Northampton councilors hear downtown parking garage repairs could cost up to $33 million. From our own coverage: Council hears garage repair estimates, adopts battery storage rules; Housing authority withdraws single-officer grievance plan.
The Belchertown Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee discussed applying for a third round of RISE matching grant funds and reconsidered where to locate a planned community wellness program.
Granby's Select Board and Finance Committee voted to send a $1.1 million West Street building renovation to a November 16 special town meeting.
Belchertown's Select Board, School Committee and Finance Committee held a joint budget session reviewing a $2,011,463 free cash certification, up from $1,418,350 the year before.
The Belchertown Board of Health voted unanimously to adopt a $150 housing re-inspection fee for landlords whose properties still have uncorrected violations at a scheduled follow-up inspection.
The Hatfield School Committee adopted four superintendent goals built on a state DESE district review and finalized two student policies.
Hadley School Committee voted 4-0 to hire attorneys and join a growing list of Massachusetts districts suing social media companies over student mental health harm.
The Northampton Historical Commission voted 2-3 against preserving a mold-damaged Crescent Street house, clearing its demolition.
Grant Street sale leads Plainfield's latest real estate roundup as other deed prices remain pending. From our own coverage: Grant Street sale leads real estate roundup.
Pelham records five deed transfers in October with sale prices still pending. From our own coverage: Five October deed transfers recorded, prices still pending. Also in today's brief (3 items): Valley Green Energy sets November electricity rates; State election set for Nov. 3 in Pelham.