Milton School Committee Addresses Curriculum Overhaul and Student Performance Gaps

Overview: In a recent Milton School Committee meeting, discussions centered around student performance data, the need for enhanced academic rigor, and a proposed curriculum subcommittee to improve instructional strategies. These discussions come in response to the district’s performance on standardized assessments and the achievement disparities among various student groups.

Brookline Advisory Committee Approves $3 Million Settlement Payment Amid Zoning Debate

Overview: The Brookline Advisory Committee meeting addressed financial and zoning issues, including authorizing a $3 million settlement payment for a sexual abuse claim and debating the contentious Clark Road zoning proposal. The committee unanimously agreed to enter an executive session to discuss the settlement payment, which will be disbursed over several years from the town’s liability insurance fund. The zoning discussion focused on establishing a new overlay district to convert a former Clark Road school building into multifamily housing, highlighting community concerns about parking, open space, and the implications of workforce housing.

Brookline Select Board Deliberates on Open Space Plan and Tax System Amid Community Concerns

Overview: During the Brookline Select Board’s recent meeting, discussions centered around the town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan and the complexities of the local tax system. The board reviewed the comprehensive 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan, which aims to enhance the town’s natural resources and ensure continued eligibility for state and federal grants. The meeting also covered the implications of tax rate adjustments on residents and businesses, highlighting community concerns about equity and fairness.

Milton Select Board Advances Renewable Energy Plan and Discusses Community Policing Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Milton Select Board meeting, the board moved forward with a proposal to enhance the town’s renewable energy infrastructure, a step that could impact the town’s environmental footprint. The board also addressed concerns about community policing, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen local law enforcement and community relations.

Milton Residents Voice Concerns Over Traffic Safety Amid Randolph Avenue Road Diet Pilot Program

Overview: During the recent Milton Select Board meeting, residents expressed concerns about traffic safety, particularly related to the ongoing Randolph Avenue Road Diet Pilot Program. The meeting, which opened with technical difficulties, quickly turned to focus on the impact of the road diet, especially on nearby Clifton Road. Residents highlighted increased traffic volumes and safety risks in their neighborhoods due to changes in traffic patterns.