Conway Selectboard Tackles Festival of the Hills Integration

Overview: The Conway Selectboard meeting dealt with various significant municipal matters, the most notable being the integration of the Festival of the Hills into town government. This item took precedence due to the complexity and long-term impact on the community. In the interim, a less optimal short-term approach was acknowledged as “clunky” but necessary due to statutory limitations.

Conway Selectboard Tackles Town’s Water Issues and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Conway Selectboard, in a recent meeting, focused on addressing the town’s water-related challenges and budgetary matters. Discussions revolved around a proposal for a Hydraulic Engineering study to tackle flood-related issues and the town’s employee health costs in light of inflation. The meeting also touched upon the upcoming warrant articles, including various infrastructure projects and a citizens’ petition regarding voting age in town meetings.

Whately Housing Committee Grapples with Community House Bylaw and Center School Project

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Whately Housing Committee extensively deliberated the future of the Center School building and the intricacies of a new community housing bylaw.

Conway Selectboard Advances Age-Friendly and Environmental Initiatives

Overview: The Conway Selectboard’s recent meeting saw strides toward creating a more age-friendly community and advancing environmental preparedness. The most notable discussions revolved around the presentation of a comprehensive 5-year age-friendly plan for the regional action plan for P County and North C, along with the unanimous approval of a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant to fund a rain garden at the town offices.

Conway Select Board Approves School Funding and Opioid Funds Usage

Overview: In a recent Conway Select Board meeting, notable topics discussed were the allocation of increased school choice funds to maintain a below 3% budget increase, the decision-making process for the use of opioid settlement funds, and the approval of a 120-day waiver for a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) land acquisition. The meeting also addressed the relocation of a bench in Veterans Memorial Park, the need to revise the personnel handbook, and concerns about salary increases within departmental budgets.