- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/9/24
- 04/10/2024
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southampton Select Board held a meeting that focused on the management of the town’s budget, land acquisitions for future development, and the simplification of budget presentations to the voters. The board discussed the potential to give department heads more flexibility in managing budgets, particularly within the police department. Financial transfers, including those for the police station and fire department equipment, were debated. topics included the acquisition of land on Clark Street and off College Highway for public use, the simplification of budget categories, and a review of the town’s financial practices and revenue trends.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/8/24
- 05/04/2024
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maynard Finance Committee recently convened to discuss a range of issues, including the development of a public shade trees bylaw, the allocation of certified free cash, and various zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting, which included debate and critical votes, addressed matters of significant impact on the town’s landscape and finances.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Granby Select Board’s recent meeting resulted in the advancement of a Senior Tax Work-Off Program, a collaboration with Amherst College on a wildlife study, and adjustments to polling hours, amongst other community-focused discussions. The Senior Tax Work-Off Program, aimed at allowing senior residents to earn property tax credits through volunteering, took center stage with the board finalizing key aspects of the initiative.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/8/24
- 04/08/2024
- 209 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting on April 8th, 2024, the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee addressed a range of issues, with a focus on the drainage problems of the school’s turf field. The committee evaluated technical presentations and testing data highlighting discrepancies in the field’s construction materials, which have led to poor drainage and puddling. Alongside this, the committee discussed the Superintendent’s report detailing enrollment trends, budget challenges, and strategic planning for the district’s future. Key developments included the unanimous approval of the 2024 Student Opportunity Act plan and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) application for renovations at Marguerite E. Small Elementary School. Furthermore, the School Committee decided to continue accepting school choice students and reviewed plans for overcoming an $880,000 budget shortfall through a voter override.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 214 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River School Committee’s recent meeting saw a decision as the members voted to replace the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement with the Thrive Act. This decision follows a presentation of over 130,000 signatures from registered voters advocating for the change. The Thrive Act, aimed at addressing disparities faced by special education students and multilingual learners, consists of three key components designed to reform educational assessments and support methods in the state.