Lakeville Select Board Discusses Budget Challenges and Explores New Revenue Streams

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board meeting on August 5, 2025, primarily focused on addressing budgetary challenges and exploring new revenue streams, including the potential implementation of a meals tax. The board also deliberated on various appointments and planning issues, alongside updates on community projects and infrastructure developments.

Plymouth School Committee Explores New Food Service Leadership Amid Past Management Concerns

Overview: The Plymouth School Committee convened to address the recommendation for a new manager of food services, discussing proposals from three food service management companies and the potential appointment of a new food service director. The meeting focused on evaluating internal leadership versus outsourcing options, driven by past management issues within the program.

Middleborough School Committee Approves New Roof Contract Amid Policy Updates and Safety Enhancements

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Middleborough School Committee unanimously decided to reverse a previous contract for the Lincoln D. Lynch school roof, awarding it instead to Wayne Roofing Systems for $509,000. This contract includes a 20-year maintenance plan, addressing concerns about the initial contractor’s ability to fulfill maintenance requirements. The discussion around the roof contract was significant due to its financial implications, with $182,000 sourced from facility rental revenue and the remaining funds from districtwide facilities.

Lakeville Planning Board Discusses Fire Station and Housing Regulations in Detailed Session

Overview: The Lakeville Planning Board meeting on July 24, 2025, saw discussions on several issues, including the proposed construction of a new fire station on Precinct Street and updates to housing regulations. The board reviewed plans for the fire station, which included a 17,040 square foot facility with six bays, parking, and a stormwater management system, alongside comprehensive dialogues about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and housing regulation updates in collaboration with the regional planning agency, Serpent.

Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee Approves Cost-Saving Contract Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee has approved a five-year contract with Schoolie Mitchell to implement cost-saving measures, focusing on vendor management and expense optimization. The contract, which passed with a 6-2 vote, aims to identify savings in various expense categories, including telecommunications, and is designed to alleviate the financial burden on the district amid ongoing budget constraints.