- MA
- Franklin County
- 1/21/25
- 02/05/2025
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Whately Finance Committee recently convened to discuss the town’s financial outlook, focusing on revenue trends, fraud prevention, and budget planning for the 2026 fiscal year. Key discussions included the stability of revenue sources, the introduction of a fraud policy, and the ongoing evaluation of financial management practices.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 1/21/25
- 02/05/2025
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Whately Board of Assessors delved into the complexities of the HERO Act, which offers tax exemptions to veterans and individuals with disabilities. The board faced challenges in understanding how this new legislation would integrate with existing tax exemptions and the implications for the town’s fiscal policies. Additionally, the board addressed discrepancies in property assessments and the need for transparency in property data access, highlighting ongoing efforts to refine assessment methodologies and engage the community in understanding tax processes.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 1/15/25
- 02/05/2025
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Whately Library Board meeting addressed issues including plans to upgrade the library’s outdated heating system to improve energy efficiency and comfort, alongside discussions on financial oversight and the library’s upcoming 75th anniversary celebrations. The board explored operational challenges, focusing on the heating system’s inefficiencies and the impact of rising utility costs, while also considering the broader financial landscape and community engagement initiatives.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 1/8/25
- 01/29/2025
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Whately School Committee meeting, the focus was on navigating budgetary challenges for the upcoming fiscal year, with discussions on anticipated financial shortfalls and the need for additional instructional support. The meeting also addressed a concerning data breach affecting the district, sparking discussions on data security.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 12/19/24
- 01/15/2025
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Whately Board of Assessors convened on December 19, 2024, focusing on finalizing the fiscal year 2026 budget and deliberating over the potential elimination of the farm animal excise tax. With the Town Administrator requiring the proposed budget by the end of December, urgency characterized discussions, especially as the board would not meet again until the new year. Meanwhile, the excise tax discussions highlighted broader economic considerations for the local agricultural sector.