Winter Haven City Commission Discusses Golf Course Upgrades and New Traffic Calming Program

Overview: The Winter Haven City Commission meeting featured updates on the Willowbrook golf course renovation and the introduction of a revised traffic calming program. Discussions included project funding, infrastructure improvements, and measures to enhance road safety.

Acton Select Board Faces Growing Budget Pressures Amid Rising Health Insurance Costs and Infrastructure Needs

Overview: The Acton Select Board meeting on October 22, 2025, centered on the town’s financial challenges, highlighting increasing health insurance costs, a need for infrastructure upgrades, and the implications of Proposition 2½ on local budgets.

Chelmsford School Committee Approves $2.5 Million for McCarthy Roof and Advances Arts Education

Overview: In a recent Chelmsford School Committee meeting, members approved a $2.5 million funding boost for the McCarthy Middle School roof, discussed extensive updates in the arts education curriculum, and reviewed financial reports highlighting a favorable budget outlook. The meeting also touched on various other school projects and initiatives, including a focus on capital improvements and student performances.

Halifax Faces Financial Hurdles Amid MBTA Compliance Issues and Community Engagement Challenges

Overview: In a recent Halifax Board of Selectmen meeting, discussions focused on the town’s financial challenges, exacerbated by non-compliance with the MBTA act, potential budget overrides, and ongoing community engagement difficulties. The town’s loss of approximately $340,000 in grants due to MBTA non-compliance was highlighted, alongside the potential financial repercussions if compliance issues remain unresolved.

Milton Select Board Advances Liquor License for New Restaurant on Basset Street

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting held on October 21st featured a range of discussions, with the most prominent being the approval process for a liquor license tied to a new restaurant on Basset Street, named Marbella. The board deliberated on various aspects of the establishment’s proposal, including community feedback, design adjustments, and parking adequacy. The meeting also addressed tributes to a fallen firefighter, updates on school district management, and the renewal of a cable license, among other topics.