Acushnet School Committee Faces Decisions on High School Partnerships Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Acushnet School Committee meeting on November 20, 2025, tackled topics affecting the district’s educational landscape, with focus on high school tuition agreements and community feedback. Discussions highlighted the potential removal of Fairhaven High School as an option for Acushnet students, the expiration of existing tuition agreements, and the need for sustainable financial planning.

Yarmouth Library Board Grapples with Parking and Space Constraints Amid Expansion Plans

Overview: The recent Yarmouth Library Board meeting was marked by in-depth discussions on the library’s parking challenges and the need for additional space as the board plans for a new facility. The meeting also touched on the future of the West Yarmouth Library and the implications of potential consolidation, alongside considerations for sustainable building practices and library collection management.

Little Ferry School Board Receives Unmodified Audit Opinion, Highlights Progress on Liberty Middle School Construction

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting featured the presentation of an unmodified audit opinion for the district’s financial statements and updates on the progress of the Liberty Middle School construction. The board also addressed fund allocations and upcoming educational initiatives.

Southwick Water Commission Faces Public Concerns Over Water Quality and Communication

Overview: The Southwick Water Commission meeting on November 20, 2025, highlighted considerable public dissatisfaction with water quality and communication issues. Commissioners debated the validity of these concerns. Additionally, the town’s water supply challenges and state regulations were discussed, underscoring Southwick’s efforts to balance resource management with public expectations.

Hamilton-Wenham School District Faces Budget Challenges, Considers Bond Issuance for Key Projects

Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee meeting on November 20, 2025, focused heavily on financial planning and budgetary challenges for the school district, including a significant proposed budget increase and the approval of a bond issuance for crucial district projects. The committee addressed a range of fiscal topics, from the issuance of bonds to cover the Cutler feasibility study and athletic field project, to deliberations on managing a substantial budget increase without exceeding taxpayer limits.