Blackstone-Millville School Committee Advances Superintendent Search Amid Budget and Policy Deliberations

Overview: The Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee meeting on December 11, 2025, focused on progress in the superintendent search, with a motion to negotiate with Jill Pelarani for the permanent superintendent position passing, despite some opposition. Additionally, discussions on the district’s fiscal planning, policy amendments, and community engagement strategies highlighted the committee’s agenda.

Lunenburg Cemetery Commission Considers Headstone Regulations and Future Cemetery Expansions

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission, members tackled a variety of issues, focusing primarily on headstone regulations, cemetery expansion plans, and financial management. The commission debated the standard dimensions for headstones and discussed a proposed expansion of cremation lots, alongside reviewing the cemetery’s financial expenditures and plans for ongoing projects.

Lunenburg Committee Pushes for Brooks House Action Amidst Master Plan Discussions

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Lunenburg Architectural Preservation District Commission, discussions intensified regarding the Brooks House, a property previously voted for sale or lease by the town. Concerns were expressed over its apparent neglect in ongoing town planning discussions. Additionally, the committee delved into updates from the Lunenburg Municipal Building Design Committee and debated the challenges of modernizing the town’s administrative operations while preserving historical structures.

Gardner Public Safety Committee Discusses New Police Initiatives and Fire Department Grant Adjustments

Overview: In the recent Gardner Public Safety Committee meeting, updates were provided regarding the fire department’s grant adjustments and the police department’s enhanced community outreach programs. The fire department is filing an amendment to the FEMA grant due to increased costs, affecting the number of portable radios purchased. Meanwhile, the police department introduced a full-time domestic violence advocate, improving response times significantly.

Gardner City Council Grapples with Park Accessibility and City Hall Elevator Woes

Overview: In the latest Gardner City Council meeting, the council tackled issues related to accessibility at a soon-to-open park and the ongoing malfunction of the City Hall elevator. Discussions underlined challenges in ensuring inclusivity and functionality, with particular emphasis on the park’s accessibility features and the need for an elevator replacement.