Nashoba Regional School Committee Focuses on Budget Challenges and Curriculum Revisions

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee meeting centered on various issues, including budget constraints, significant curriculum revisions, and capital improvement needs. The session also addressed policy updates and potential rate increases for school programs.

Hampden Conservation Commission Explores Park Upgrades and Bridge Repair Plans with State Funding

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hampden Conservation Commission focused on potential upgrades at Memorial Park, including new recreational facilities, and plans for repairing a deteriorating bridge, supported by a state grant.

Acushnet Golf Committee Faces Financial Challenges in Bunker Project and Equipment Upgrades

Overview: The Acushnet Golf Committee meeting focused on several issues related to the financial management and future planning of the Acushnet Golf Course. The primary topics discussed were the proposed bunker replacements, financial strategies for necessary maintenance, the potential purchase of a new sprayer, and the formation of a Golf Facilities Exploratory Committee aimed at planning a future clubhouse facility.

Kingston Selectmen Debate Veterans Agent Appointment Amid Personnel Needs

Overview: The Kingston Board of Selectmen’s recent meeting was characterized by discussions regarding the appointment of a new Veterans Agent, a position that has become crucial due to the impending retirement of the current part-time veterans administrators. The urgency of filling this vacancy was highlighted, despite disagreements about the appropriate salary step for the new hire. The Town Administrator proposed S. Lanzing for the role at a D5 step 7 exempt position, which sparked a debate among board members who were concerned about potentially disregarding the Wage and Personnel Board’s recommendations. The Wage and Personnel Board had previously suggested not exceeding a step three for the appointment. This discrepancy led to a conversation about whether to move forward with the appointment or to revisit the discussion with the Wage and Personnel Board. A suggestion was made to hold a special meeting to address these concerns, emphasizing the necessity of quickly resolving the appointment given the situation’s urgency.

Fall River Sewer Commission Approves Infrastructure Upgrades Amid Safety Concerns and Cost Discussions

Overview: The Fall River Sewer Commission meeting on December 17th focused on significant infrastructure upgrades and safety improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, with approvals for substantial financial commitments. Key topics included changes related to solid processing upgrades, safety issues with primary clarifier bridges, and contract modifications totaling millions of dollars.