Nashoba Regional School Committee Examines Graduation Requirements and Student Surveys in Detailed Meeting

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee focused on proposed changes to graduation requirements and the methodology behind student surveys during their recent meeting. Discussions included the potential for mandating four years of math and English courses and evaluating the impact of new survey strategies to better gather student and family feedback.

Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee Faces Challenges with Resignation and Performance Declines

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting on November 19, 2025, centered around the immediate challenge of filling a vacancy following Cleonie Mainvielle’s resignation, as well as addressing concerns related to declining student performance and staffing shortages. The meeting revealed community interest in these issues, alongside discussions on budgetary constraints and plans for school improvement.

Dighton Discusses Tax Rates, Development, and New Building Commissioner Appointment

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting on November 19, 2025, addressed issues including the establishment of the fiscal year 2026 tax rate, implications of local development on taxes, and the appointment of a new building commissioner. Property tax classifications and the town’s financial management strategy were central discussions, as well as the town’s efforts to attract commercial growth to alleviate residential tax burdens.

Belvidere School Board Faces Calls for Forensic Audit Amid Financial Concerns

Overview: The recent Belvidere School Board meeting was highlighted by public demands for a forensic audit of district finances, raised concerns about student performance, and recognition of student athletic achievements. Community members voiced their apprehensions about fiscal transparency and educational outcomes, urging the board to prioritize accountability and improvement in these areas.

Amherst Planning Board Rejects Article 18, Emphasizes Year-Round Housing Needs

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Planning Board addressed several zoning and housing issues, the most significant being the rejection of Article 18, which proposed a temporary moratorium on new building permits for multi-unit residential buildings in certain zoning districts.