Ramsey Borough Council Addresses Affordable Housing and Environmental Challenges

Overview: The Ramsey Borough Council, under the leadership of Mayor Deirdre A. Dillon, convened on September 24, 2025, to discuss a variety of pressing community issues. Key topics included steps to meet affordable housing obligations, environmental concerns related to water quality, and capital improvements for local infrastructure.

Cliffside Park School Board Discusses Energy Savings and Life Skills Curriculum at Latest Meeting

Overview: The Cliffside Park School Board meeting focused on developments, including a new energy-saving contract expected to reduce costs by tens of thousands annually and the finalization of a life skills curriculum for students with disabilities. Other topics included adjustments to the academic calendar, upcoming student trips, and a series of resolutions related to the district’s budget and infrastructure projects.

Acushnet Conservation Commission Reviews Proposed Solar Array Amid Environmental Impact Concerns

Overview: During the recent Acushnet Conservation Commission meeting, the primary focus was on a proposed solar photovoltaic array installation by Copper Pot Drive LLC. This project, located off Park Drive, involves placing a 4,999 KW solar array within a 100-foot buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland. The applicant’s representative presented revised plans and additional documentation to address earlier concerns about wetland disturbance and the construction of a bridge.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Addresses Budget Adjustments Amid Reviews and Committee Restructuring.

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Nashoba Regional School Committee addressed budget adjustments due to changes in funding, discussed ongoing state monitoring reviews, and approved a proposal to reduce the size of the DearJ advisory committee. The committee also highlighted updates on district initiatives, including student engagement programs and the progression of the high school construction project.

Kingston Board Approves Collins Center Contract for School Regionalization Study

Overview: The Kingston Board of Selectmen has authorized a contract with the Collins Center to conduct a regionalization study for the Silver Lake Regional School District. This decision was solidified amidst discussions on the scope of the study, financial modeling, and the logistics of data collection. The meeting also touched on planning for Old Home Day events and preparations for Kingston’s 300th-anniversary celebrations.