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The latest issueNo. 4 · October 5
- The deficit committee makes a first pass at its list
For the first time, the Deficit Reduction Committee sorted its ideas into yes, maybe, no and exploring. It's a work in progress ahead of its Oct. 20 presentation.
- The Varian cleanup, and where it stands
The cleanup at the former Varian plant gave its first public update since heating began under Building 3.
- This year's MCAS, and how to read it
Beverly's grades 3 to 8 stayed 5 to 10 points above the state, and grade 10 is close to it. The state flagged Beverly High because too few students in one group took the test.
- Stop & Shop site: the Planning Board takes it up
The Planning Board sets hearing dates for the 179 apartments proposed for the Stop & Shop site, including 22 affordable units and fewer parking spaces than zoning requires.
- A proposed pause on data centers
The Mayor proposed pausing data center applications until the city writes zoning rules for them. Tonight starts the process; adoption takes public hearings and a two-thirds Council vote.
- Overgrown trees and shrubs on private property: the final vote
The Council takes its final vote on fines for private trees and shrubs that block the sidewalk. Street trees between the curb and the sidewalk are the city's to maintain.
- Two proposals for more Council say over travel and long contracts
Councilor St. Hilaire proposed requiring Council approval for out-of-state travel by the administration and for contracts longer than three years.
- Also on the agenda
The rest of tonight's agenda, including a city program that helps low-income homeowners with repairs.
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