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- 3/4/25
- 03/04/2025
- 232 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on March 5, 2025, was dominated by impassioned discussions about the looming school budget crisis and its potential repercussions on the town’s educational system and workforce. A projected $8.2 million budget gap has sparked discussion, with fears of significant cuts to school programs and potential privatization of public sector jobs. Public comments underscored the urgency of the issue, with community members pleading for the board to prioritize educational quality and staff livelihoods over financial constraints.
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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.
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- Norfolk County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 312 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, the board approved a proposal for the Washington Street Complete Streets project, which includes the development of protected bike lanes. This decision came amid a debate involving business owners, residents, and cycling advocates, highlighting the complexities of balancing community safety, economic viability, and urban development.
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- Norfolk County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 62 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline Select Board convened on February 5, 2025, to address issues surrounding the Pierce School project, notably the approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction and the debate over replacing failed windows in a historic building.
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- Norfolk County
- 2/4/25
- 02/04/2025
- 201 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on February 4, 2025, centered on the Washington Street Corridor Complete Streets project, sparking extensive discussion about balancing infrastructure improvements with the needs of local businesses. The project, aimed at revamping Washington Street from Beacon Street to Station Street, seeks to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists. Key elements include separated bike lanes, improved sidewalks, and optimized public transport stops. However, proposed reductions in parking spaces have raised concerns among local business owners, who fear the impact on customer access and economic viability.