- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/5/24
- 08/07/2024
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting on August 5, 2024, tackled issues, including the impending closure of the Sher Valley Medical Center and various budgetary adjustments. Key discussions were held on a proposed letter to the governor regarding healthcare concerns and the town’s fiscal strategies for the upcoming year.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/5/24
- 08/08/2024
- 212 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Townsend Finance Committee, the members grappled with complex budget allocations and financial planning, focusing mainly on the implications of transferring $100,000 from the ambulance receipts account to support EMS operating costs. This decision, which would leave only $100,000 in the account, sparked considerable debate about the sustainability and long-term impact of such a move on future budgets.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/30/24
- 07/31/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Finance Committee meeting, discussions centered on a series of pressing fiscal challenges, including an unbalanced town budget due to increased school budget lines and proposed employee incentives. The committee debated potential cuts to balance the budget and considered the impact of additional training incentives on the town’s financial resources.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/29/24
- 07/30/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent meeting of the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust highlighted a series of discussions centered on the development of the Blood Road property, the definition of affordability, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Key issues included the type of housing to be pursued on Blood Road, the implications of “by right residential development,” and the role of the Housing Trust in community events and support for local businesses.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/25/24
- 07/28/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Open Space & Recreation Commission’s recent meeting focused on the detailed review and classification of town-owned properties, particularly concerning conservation, recreation, and affordable housing designations. This in-depth discussion aimed to clarify property uses, address discrepancies in land records, and ensure accurate documentation for future planning.