The Nahant Select Board voted unanimously to close its meeting behind closed doors to weigh litigation strategy over Northeastern University's Marine Science Center at 430 Nahant Road.
Swampscott's Select Board apologized and adopted a new government-speech policy after backlash over two rainbow crosswalks painted black during fall maintenance.
The Conservation Commission continued the River Street ADA kayak launch hearing to Nov. 3. Conservation Director Ben Mead said no decision could be made because peer review comments had just arrived and the DEP file number was pending.
The Planning Board reviewed proposed application deadlines and approved its June minutes. Interim Town Planner Denise McClure and Land and Building Services Administrator Jennifer Geary proposed that applicants file new materials one week before a meeting, with staff discretion for later items.
The Newbury Conservation Commission approved two small Plum Island construction projects and continued a larger riverfront home rebuild hearing pending state review.
Beverly's Special Committee on Deficit Reduction presented its first public report, floating parking, mooring and health insurance changes but taking no votes.
The Swampscott Zoning Board of Appeals, operating with only four of its five members, unanimously approved five special permits covering Paradise Road, Essex Street and Palmer Avenue projects, and continued a 45 Pleasant Street housing proposal to November 17.
Newbury's Open Space Committee settled on its first three priority trail projects ahead of a planned state submission this week.
Nahant Town Meeting approved $1 million for a $4 million library restoration by a 270-20 paper ballot. The funds come from the town's $2.3 million Coast Guard Housing Proceeds Account and unlock $3 million in private donations, including a $2 million matching grant expiring in December 2027.
Wenham Select Board approved a level-service fiscal 2028 budget directive and a new meeting-posting policy, both by 5-0 votes.
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