Brookline Select Board Approves Veterans Tax Work-Off Program and Discusses Outdoor Dining Changes

Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on September 24, 2024, featured discussions on a newly proposed veterans tax work-off program and adjustments to the town’s outdoor dining fee structure. The board approved the tax work-off program, aimed at providing work opportunities for veterans, and deliberated on outdoor dining regulations to support local businesses.

Brookline School Committee Considers New Mobile Device Policy Amid Broader Policy Manual Overhaul

Overview: During the recent Brookline School Committee policy subcommittee meeting on September 23, 2024, members discussed potentially hiring a consultant to assist with a review of the district’s policy manual, the implementation of a new mobile device policy, and the revision of Section J of the policy manual. The committee also debated increasing community participation in school committee matters.

Brookline Schools to Focus on Inclusive Education, Budget Constraints Highlighted in Recent Meeting

Overview: In a recent Brookline School Committee meeting, discussions centered around inclusive education initiatives, budget constraints, and the implementation of school improvement plans across various schools in the district. Principals and committee members emphasized the importance of targeted support for students with diverse needs and the strategic allocation of limited resources to meet these goals.

Norfolk County’s Fiscal Strategy: Budget Amendments and Strategic Planning Initiatives Unveiled

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Norfolk Board of County Commissioners, a series of budgetary amendments were approved, including changes to the Registry of Deeds budget, alongside discussions about strategic planning for future budgetary needs. The meeting also addressed the financial health of the county’s stabilization fund and various supplemental budget requests.

Brookline Select Board Advances Plan for New Outdoor Ice Rink at Lars Anderson Park

Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting held discussions on various significant town issues, including the approval of a new outdoor ice rink at Lars Anderson Park and the recruitment process for a new Senior Center Director.