Fall River Traffic Board Denies Handicap Parking Requests, Citing Driveway Access.

Overview: The Fall River Traffic Board meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily dealt with requests for handicap parking spaces and curb cuts, with the board denying several handicap parking requests due to applicants having driveway access. Other agenda items included the approval of new curb cuts and the tabling of traffic alteration requests.

Jackson Zoning Board Approves Multiple Variances Amid Concerns Over Drainage and Setback Violations

Overview: In a detailed session, the Jackson Zoning Board approved various variance requests, addressing concerns ranging from drainage issues to significant setback reductions.

Taunton School Committee Applauds Early College Program and Championship Softball Team

Overview: The Taunton School Committee meeting highlighted the district’s burgeoning early college program and celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes. The committee praised local student-athlete Bella and the Lady Tigers softball team for their accomplishments, while also providing updates on key educational initiatives, including the strategic growth of the early college program in collaboration with UMass Dartmouth and Bristol Community College.

Pitman Borough Council Supports Naming Track After Longtime Coach in Well-Received Proposal

Overview: The Pitman Borough Council meeting focused on several topics, including the enthusiastic public support for naming the high school track after a beloved former coach, ongoing school renovations, and resident safety concerns near local schools.

Miami Beach Faces $17.9 Million Deficit Amid Proposed Tax Changes and Infrastructure Needs

Overview: The Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee meeting centered on the city’s pressing financial challenges, primarily the anticipated $17.9 million budget deficit, coupled with uncertainty from proposed state constitutional amendments that could alter property tax revenues. The potential changes to the cap on non-homesteaded properties from 10% to 5% could restrict revenue growth, impacting the city’s ability to fund essential services amidst rising costs. This would further exacerbate the strain on Miami Beach’s finances, which rely heavily on property taxes that have seen diminishing growth rates.