Lunenburg Faces Budget Challenges Amid Rising Educational Needs and Limited State Funding

Overview: The Lunenburg Select Board meeting on November 24, 2023, highlighted budgetary challenges facing the town’s educational system. Discussions focused on the need for additional staffing to address early literacy and math gaps, the financial implications of rising health insurance costs, and the effects of declining state funding on local schools.

Mount Olive School Board Discusses Bullying Measures and Transparency During Engaging Meeting

Overview: The Mount Olive School Board meeting tackled issues, including initiatives to combat bullying, the importance of transparency in district operations, and the recognition of student achievements. Key discussions revolved around the implementation of positive behavior support systems, the handling of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) cases, and community concerns regarding transparency and information access.

South Hunterdon School Board Showcases Student Poetry, Reviews HIB Policies and Approves Key Contracts

Overview: At the recent South Hunterdon School Board meeting, students shared deeply personal poetry as part of a storytelling project, the board reviewed the district’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) self-assessment, and several key contracts for the upcoming school year were approved. The meeting was marked by a focus on student safety, device use policies, and community engagement initiatives.

Hillsborough School Board Debates Budget Increase, Redistricting, and Calendar Adjustments

Overview: The Hillsborough School Board meeting held on November 24, 2025, covered a range of topics, including a proposed budget increase, redistricting plans, and adjustments to the 2026-2027 school calendar. The board also recognized outstanding student achievements and discussed important community engagement efforts.

Revere City Council Rejects Proposal to Aid Family of Former Employee Robert O’Brien

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Revere City Council faced a debate over a proposed special legislation to aid the family of Robert O’Brien, a former city employee who retired at age 81. Despite emotional appeals from the O’Brien family and some council members, the proposal was ultimately rejected. The meeting also tackled other significant city matters, including traffic safety improvements and new appointments to city commissions.