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- Norfolk County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 238 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, the discussion was dominated by fiscal challenges, particularly an $8.2 million shortfall in the school budget. This deficit, linked to expansion requests and programming, was a concern among board members and community stakeholders. The board is tasked with navigating this financial strain while maintaining the town’s fiscal health and AAA bond rating.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 2/24/25
- 02/25/2025
- 159 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Milton Select Board meeting, the primary focus was on the contentious topic of allowing alcohol at town events and addressing school overcrowding through renovations at the Cunningham School. Discussions revolved around the implications of these proposals on community norms and public safety, alongside financial considerations tied to school infrastructure improvements.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 208 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Milton Select Board highlighted discussions on zoning and infrastructure. Key topics included the implications of the MBTA zoning regulations, the introduction of multifamily housing definitions, and the integration of affordability metrics within the zoning framework.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 2/20/25
- 02/24/2025
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: Milton is grappling with the consequences of not submitting an action plan by the February 15 deadline under the MBTA Communities Act, impacting its ability to secure competitive and discretionary state grants. This issue, alongside discussions on a structural budget deficit affecting the town’s ability to fund climate action initiatives, dominated the recent Milton Select Board meeting.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 2/19/25
- 02/26/2025
- 72 Minutes
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Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting focused on the issue of cyber security staffing as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget discussions. This topic emerged as a point of debate. Various department heads presented their budget proposals, with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) emphasizing the necessity of creating a new position dedicated to Network and Cyber Security Administration. This proposed role was justified as a response to past cyber security incidents and the evolving threat landscape, though it would result in a net budget increase.
