Milton Select Board Approves Height Variance for Historic Signage at Two Cents Market

Overview: The Milton Select Board approved a height variance for two historic signposts at Two Cents Market, located on Elliot Street, allowing the market to utilize existing signposts that exceed the town’s height restrictions under their new sign bylaw.

Littleton School Committee Welcomes New FINCOM School Representative as LEA Contract Ratified

Overview: In a virtual meeting on June 25, 2026, the Littleton School Committee appointed Karen McCloskey as the new FINCOM school representative and ratified a memorandum of agreement with the Littleton Education Association (LEA).

Boston City Council Debates $30 Million Housing Fund Amid Broader Affordable Housing Challenges

Overview: The Boston City Council recently convened to discuss Docket 0968, an order allowing the city’s Mayor’s Office of Housing to accept and extend $30 million from the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP). This funding aims to bolster affordable housing efforts in Boston, addressing a pressing need amid economic pressures. Discussions also highlighted concerns about the IDP’s operational strategies and their broader impact on the city’s affordable housing landscape.

Milton Select Board Tackles Short-Term Rental Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Overview: During a recent Milton Select Board meeting, members engaged in discussions on the intricacies of regulating short-term rentals, with particular focus on the implications for community dynamics and local governance. The board explored various aspects of the proposed bylaw, including insurance requirements, occupancy limits, and the enforcement of violations.

Boston Public Improvement Commission Approves Children’s Museum Flood Prevention Plan Amid Sea-Level Rise Concerns

Overview: At the recent Boston Public Improvement Commission meeting, attention was given to various proposals for public infrastructure improvements, with particular focus on flood prevention measures for the Children’s Museum in South Boston, as well as other infrastructure enhancements across the city. The commission approved a vertical discontinuance plan to address flooding concerns related to rising sea levels and other public works projects aimed at improving accessibility and safety.