Freetown Board of Selectmen Approves Fiscal 2027 Budget with $90,000 School Budget Adjustment

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen convened to address several matters, most notably the approval of the Fiscal 2027 budget. Adjustmentsdjustments were made to the budget due to a $90,000 reduction in the school assessment, resulting in a final budget of $34,773,562.50. Other topics included amendments to the town administrator’s contract and modifications to town meeting warrants.

Lakeville Select Board Tackles School Budget Mismanagement and Town Staffing Needs

Overview: In a detailed meeting, the Lakeville Select Board addressed pressing financial issues, including longstanding mismanagement of school budget assessments and staffing challenges within town departments. The board scrutinized a 20-year oversight in the school budget’s debt exclusions, explored reallocation of funds for important town positions, and discussed amendments to warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting.

Brookline Select Board Elects New Chair Amidst Anti-Semitic Vandalism Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Brookline Select Board, David Pearlman was elected as the new chair, succeeding Bernard Greene. The meeting also addressed community concerns, particularly the condemnation of an anti-Semitic vandalism incident at Michael’s Deli. The board unanimously condemned the act and emphasized the importance of maintaining Brookline as a community that values diversity and mutual respect.

Dighton Historical Commission Plans 250th Anniversary Celebration and Preserves Vital Records

Overview: The recent Dighton Historical Commission meeting highlighted plans for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 and approved a preservation project for vital historical records. Discussions also included historical document organization, archival material preservation, and private homeowner support for preserving historic properties.

Boston Licensing Board Scrutinizes Underage Drinking, Assaults, and Overcrowding in City Venues

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board’s recent meeting on May 12, 2026, focused on issues involving underage drinking, venue assaults, and overcrowding at local establishments. The board examined incidents at The Fourth Wall on Tremont Street, Roadrunner Music Venue in Brighton, and the Shamrock Pub on St. Patrick’s Day, ultimately deciding to take all matters under advisement for further evaluation.