Hoboken City Council Meeting Highlights School Capacity Concerns and Honors Councilman Jim Doyle

Overview: The recent Hoboken City Council meeting addressed concerns about school capacity issues linked to new residential developments and honored the service of Councilman Jim Doyle. The council also discussed contentious topics such as Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements, implications of development projects, and the impact of ongoing construction on local businesses.

Deerfield Select Board Deliberates Treehouse Brewing Concert Conditions and Town’s Financial Strategy

Overview: In a detailed session, the Deerfield Select Board focused on finalizing conditions for Treehouse Brewing Company’s 2026 entertainment license and strategizing fiscal policies for the town, including potential cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for town employees amid challenging economic conditions. The board addressed community concerns about concert noise and scheduling conflicts with school events, while also tackling health insurance challenges and budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

Middlesex School Board Celebrates Championship Baseball Team and Discusses Financial Health

Overview: The Middlesex School Board meeting featured the recognition of the 2025 Middlesex High School Championship baseball team and a presentation of the annual audit, both of which highlighted the district’s achievements and strong financial standing. The meeting also included various recognitions, updates on the school music program, and discussions on upcoming executive sessions.

Taunton School Committee Faces Criticism Over Staff Pay and Ends Longtime TASK Program

Overview: During a recent Taunton School Committee meeting, concerns over inadequate staff compensation and the discontinuation of the Taunton Area School to Careers (TASK) program dominated the discussion. Members of the public and committee alike voiced frustrations about the discrepancy in pay for secretaries and support staff, as well as the implications of ending a 30-year partnership with TASK, which had been vital for providing job skills training to vulnerable students from low-income families.

Lunenburg Planning Board Grapples with Project Prioritization Amid Financial Constraints

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board meeting focused on the challenging task of prioritizing capital projects, navigating financial constraints, and assessing the effectiveness of technology investments. Key discussions included ranking capital requests, the financial implications of ongoing projects, and frustrations over underutilized software tools intended to streamline town operations.