Brookline Select Board Reviews Managerial Changes Across Dining and Lodging Establishments

Overview: The recent Brookline Select Board meeting focused on several significant managerial and operational changes for local businesses and lodging establishments. Key discussions included the approval of managerial positions at prominent venues, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and addressing continuity concerns during agent transitions.

Milton School Committee Reviews Tucker School Playground Plan Amid Ongoing Curriculum Development

Overview: The recent Milton School Committee meeting focused on several initiatives, notably the ongoing efforts to redesign the Tucker School playground, which is deemed outdated and unsafe. The committee also addressed curriculum development, professional development, and budget planning, highlighting a commitment to community engagement and strategic improvements across the district.

Milton Residents Demand Solutions for Traffic Woes Amid Road Diet Controversy

Overview: The Milton Select Board convened to address concerns over traffic congestion, particularly related to the Route 28 Randolph Road road diet pilot program, and to discuss the fiscal year 2026 stormwater fee and property tax classification. The meeting saw impassioned pleas from residents for immediate intervention to mitigate traffic issues exacerbated by the road diet, which was originally intended to enhance safety but has inadvertently increased traffic on neighboring streets.

Brookline School Committee Considers New Competency Standards and Graduation Criteria

Overview: The Brookline School Committee meeting was marked by a detailed examination of new competency determination policies necessitated by changes in state graduation standards. The discussion focused on the development of a local policy to replace the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Test (MCCAST) as a measure for competency, which the state removed last spring. The session also touched on the use of school spaces by external users and the potential revision of the personal electronic device policy.

Norfolk School District Faces Severe Financial Challenges Amidst Calls for Chapter 70 Funding Reform

Overview: The Norfolk School District is grappling with financial hurdles as rising class sizes and resource shortages strain the educational system. During a recent school committee meeting, members discussed the district’s financial instability, exacerbated by insufficient Chapter 70 funding and state mandates for curriculum updates without matching financial support. These challenges underscore a pressing need for reform, as echoed in a joint letter drafted with the select board raising concerns about the current funding formula’s impact on smaller municipalities.