Swampscott Select Board Discusses Alcohol License Concerns and Budgetary Strategy

Overview: The Swampscott Select Board meeting focused on several issues, including debates over alcohol license expansions for local stores, reflections on budgetary constraints for the upcoming fiscal year, and decisions regarding public safety and infrastructure projects. The board engaged in discussions about the implications of granting an all-alcohol license to a convenience store, the complexities of maintaining current services under financial limitations, and the exploration of new legal service providers to optimize town expenditures.

Milton School Board Implements New Holiday Recognition Policy and Extends Superintendent’s Contract

Overview: The Milton School Committee meeting featured developments, notably the approval of a new holiday recognition policy for the academic calendar and the extension of Superintendent Balen’s contract through June 2027. The meeting also touched on various budget adjustments, community engagement efforts, and updates on construction projects within the district.

Somerset Hills School Board Celebrates Journalism Achievements and Prepares for Regionalization Study

Overview: At the recent Somerset Hills School Board meeting, the board recognized significant student accomplishments in journalism, deliberated on the initiation of a regionalization study, and discussed various educational and operational updates. The board celebrated the achievements of students in the journalism program, who surpassed expectations by earning the Snow Distinguished Sites Award ahead of schedule. Additionally, the meeting featured a discussion on the potential regionalization between the Somerset Hills and Bedminster School Districts, alongside several other topics, including technology improvements and educational initiatives.

East Longmeadow Library Secures Grants for Accessibility Upgrades and Launches New Programming Initiatives

Overview: At the recent East Longmeadow Library Board meeting, strides were reported in securing funding for accessibility enhancements and digital equity initiatives. The library successfully obtained five municipal ADA improvement grants, paving the way for vital infrastructure upgrades.

Los Angeles Unified School Board Faces Criticism Over Technology Use and Safety Concerns.

Overview: The Los Angeles Unified School Board meeting on December 17, 2025, was marked by public scrutiny over the district’s technology use in classrooms and safety concerns, with parents voicing their apprehensions about the impacts of screens on young learners and the need for increased school security.