Lakeville Select Board Discusses Tuition Agreement with Acushnet and Approves Multiple Projects

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board, in a joint session with the Freetown Select Board, tackled a range of topics during their recent meeting, including a potential tuition agreement with Acushnet Public Schools, active shooter training, and budget discussions. The meeting also addressed several infrastructure and community issues, such as train noise mitigation, the condition of local sports fields, and advancements in regional weed management efforts.

Freetown and Lakeville Boards Discuss Critical School Tuition Agreement, Quiet Zones, and Budget Strains

Overview: In a joint session between the Freetown and Lakeville Select Boards, the primary focus centered on a potential tuition agreement with Acushnet students attending Ponaganset Regional High School. Discussions also covered quiet zones for train crossings, fiscal budget strains, regional active shooter training, and infrastructure updates.

Brainerd City Council Faces Critical Decisions on Funding and Infrastructure Projects

Overview: The Brainerd City Council meeting was marked by discussions on infrastructure funding and policy decisions that could impact the community’s future projects. The council grappled with choices surrounding a significant funding swap for a pedestrian bridge project and a service line reimbursement request, while also deliberating on grant applications for trail developments. In a series of votes, the council decided to return a substantial grant, refrained from applying for another due to financial constraints, and upheld a policy requiring property owners to bear the cost of service line replacements.

Pleasantville Residents Demand Immediate Action for Dangerous Intersection Following Series of Accidents

Overview: During the Pleasantville City Council meeting on November 3, 2025, residents raised urgent concerns about the safety of the intersection at New Road and Woodland Avenue. A petition with nearly 500 signatures highlighted 13 accidents since January. The council also addressed a range of resolutions, including shared services agreements and urban redevelopment projects.

Milton Select Board Approves Special Permit for Osborne Road Addition Amid Zoning Debates

Overview: At the recent Milton Select Board meeting, the approval of a special permit for a two-story addition on Osborne Road took center stage, drawing considerable attention due to zoning nonconformities and neighborhood impact concerns. This decision came after a review of the application, supported by both detailed architectural plans and vocal neighborhood advocacy.