Milton School Committee Faces Budget Challenges Amidst Call for DEIB Support and Staffing Adjustments

Overview: The Milton School Committee’s recent meeting centered on addressing a budget deficit, with discussions focusing on maintaining key roles and programs amidst financial constraints.

Gardner City Council Discusses Key Developments in Community Center Renovations and Funding Allocations

Overview: The Gardner City Council meeting on February 25, 2026, addressed several topics, including the approval of community development block grant funding allocations, updates on the Waterford Community Center renovations, and the potential relocation of Growing Places within the city. The council also considered adjustments to zoning regulations and discussed logistical concerns regarding the relocation of the senior center.

Reading Finance Committee: Town Manager’s Departure Prompts Discussions on Funding and Project Viability

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Reading Finance Committee, attention was directed toward the implications of the town manager’s separation agreement and the subsequent leadership transition to Acting Town Manager Jane Wellman. Additional focus was placed on multiple capital projects, including school construction updates and a community center initiative, alongside the critical evaluations of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, particularly concerning special education and school funding.

Residents Voice Concerns Over 20-Unit Apartment Proposal at Revere Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: The Revere Zoning Board meeting highlighted several issues, with the most substantial being the contentious application by Broadway 700 LLC to construct a 20-unit apartment building on Broadway. Residents raised significant objections regarding privacy, traffic, and parking, leading the board to postpone a decision on the proposal. Other notable discussions included variances for a new structure on Washington Avenue and a proposal for an additional floor at the Linta Hotel.

Falmouth Select Board Appoints New Fire Chief Amid Storm Recovery Efforts

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Falmouth Select Board appointed Jeffrey Lewis as the town’s new Fire Rescue Chief, amidst ongoing recovery efforts from a severe winter storm. The board also discussed significant amendments to the short-term rental bylaw, land use protections, and the town’s emergency alert system.