Methuen School Committee Prioritizes New Safety and Transportation Policies Amid MASC Recommendations

Overview: The Methuen School Committee recently delved into numerous policy amendments, with a focus on safety and transportation policies, largely driven by recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC). The committee’s discussions centered on the adoption and removal of various policies to better align with current practices and legal standards, particularly emphasizing the importance of safety measures and transportation protocols for students.

Marblehead School Committee Grapples with Budget Challenges Amid Changing Enrollment and Infrastructure Needs

Overview: During the recent Marblehead School Committee meeting, attention was paid to the district’s budgetary constraints and the need to address shifting enrollment numbers.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Faces Affordable Housing Challenges Amidst New Appointments and Infrastructure Plans

Overview: During the latest Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting, attention was directed toward the town’s ongoing affordable housing challenges, highlighted by the situation at Crowder House Lane. The Board also addressed the appointment of Mary Miner as the new Council on Aging Director and discussed several infrastructure projects, including conduit installations by National Grid and capital improvements for the upcoming fiscal year.

Danvers Select Board Explores Recall Provision Amidst Heated Tax Rate Discussions

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Danvers Select Board tackled issues, including a debate on tax classifications and a potential recall provision for elected officials. The board also celebrated the town’s improved financial standing and engaged with residents’ concerns about local governance and project updates.

Swampscott Select Board Weighs Bidding on Hawthorne by the Sea Restaurant Equipment

Overview: In a recent Swampscott Select Board meeting, the potential acquisition of kitchen equipment from the soon-to-close Hawthorne by the Sea Restaurant emerged as a key focus, alongside discussions on infrastructure upgrades across town facilities. The board was urged to authorize the town administrator to bid on the equipment, which is valued between $90,000 and $110,000, to enhance the prospects of leasing the space to new operators.