Heated Debate Over Regressive Taxes Divides Shutesbury Finance Committee

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee meeting featured a debate over the inclusion of a paragraph discussing the regressive nature of property taxes in a budget request letter, alongside discussions on budget proposal guidelines, upcoming meetings, and open meeting law compliance.

Shutesbury Board of Health Discusses Demolition Order and Geothermal Well Permit

Overview: At the recent Shutesbury Board of Health meeting, topics included the status of a demolition order for a property on Wendell Road and the approval process for a geothermal well permit on Surner Mountain Road. The Board also deliberated on the necessity of property line surveys for well permits.

Shutesbury Select Board Approves Site Plan for Accessory Apartment Amid Discussions on Zoning and Land Use

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Select Board meeting, discussions included the approval of a site plan for an accessory apartment on Leverett Road, deliberations on a proposed garage project on Wend Road, and challenges related to the town’s vacant land use clerk position.

Shutesbury Personnel Board Addresses Open Meeting Law Violation and Staff Recruitment Efforts

Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board recently confronted a notable open meeting law violation and discussed essential staffing needs during its latest meeting. The primary focus was on a complaint regarding an alleged violation, alongside strategies for recruiting new administrative personnel.

Shutesbury Finance Committee Advises Regional School District on Budget Efficiency Amid Financial Constraints

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee convened to discuss pressing budgetary issues and to provide guidance on fiscal planning for the regional school district, emphasizing the need for efficient budget management and a 2.5% tax levy increase cap.