Shutesbury Library Board Grapples with Space Utilization and Historical Building Status

Overview: The Shutesbury Library Board meeting focused on the ongoing challenges of space utilization within the library, the historical status of the building, and the complexities of record storage.

Shutesbury School Committee Tackles Boiler Woes Amid Student Performance Gains

Overview: The Shutesbury School Committee meeting centered around persistent issues with the school’s boiler system and a analysis of student performance as measured by the MCCAST assessments.

Shutesbury Explores Regional Affordable Housing Coordinator Amidst Community Preservation Plan Revisions

Overview: The Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee meeting centered on discussions regarding the fiscal year 2026 community preservation plan and the issue of affordable housing in the region. A significant portion of the meeting focused on potential collaborations with neighboring towns to establish a regional affordable housing coordinator, while the committee also reviewed proposed revisions to the community preservation plan, ultimately approving them.

Shutesbury Select Board Faces Heated Debate Over Democracy Declaration

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Select Board engaged in a debate over a proposed resolution to support democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and the rule of law. The meeting also tackled issues of municipal building maintenance and grant opportunities for environmental resilience. These discussions revealed underlying tensions within the community about political stances and emphasized the town’s efforts to address infrastructure challenges and environmental concerns.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission Eyes Land Expansion and Tackles Wetlands Regulation Revisions

Overview: The Shutesbury Conservation Commission discussed acquiring a nine-acre parcel to expand conservation areas and delved into the complexities of updating wetlands bylaw regulations during their meeting on October 9, 2025. The commission expressed interest in utilizing Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for the land acquisition and addressed public concerns about potential conflicts of interest and clarity in the proposed regulations.