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- MA
- Essex County
- 7/9/25
- 07/09/2025
- 19 Minutes
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Overview: At the latest Lawrence Licensing Board meeting, a new retail dealer license was approved for Homerun Auto Sales Inc. on Essex Street. The board also granted permits for the Feast of the Three Saints and the Institute of Cultural Puerto Rico. A couple of other matters were tabled for future meetings.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/8/25
- 07/08/2025
- 142 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Lawrence City Council meeting, a portion of the discussion revolved around the proposed sale of a vacant city-owned lot, valued at $270,000, intended for a youth sports program. The council considered multiple proposals, ultimately favoring the “Sueno’s Basketball” bid, which offered $30,000 over the assessed value. This decision came after the disqualification of two other proposals due to noncompliance with submission guidelines and intended use criteria.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/7/25
- 07/07/2025
- 142 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence City Council meeting on July 7, 2025, addressed issues, including the adoption of floodplain maps, the condition of local housing, a significant public safety grant, and concerns surrounding the fiscal year 2026 budget.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/1/25
- 07/01/2025
- 141 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Lawrence City Council meeting, members addressed a variety of issues, including urgent funding for airport improvements, management of local cemetery operations, and the maintenance of the community access channel. Central to the discussion was the approval of emergency funding for airport projects, which sparked discussion over the perceived urgency of the situation and the proper adherence to procedural norms.
- MA
- Essex County
- 6/30/25
- 06/30/2025
- 238 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence City Council meeting prominently featured discussions about the city’s financial management, with a particular focus on budgetary processes, revolving funds, and the city’s financial accountability. The meeting, held in a hybrid format, was marked by debates over fiscal oversight and the need to make timely financial decisions before the fiscal year-end deadlines.
