Southwick Select Board Greenlights Watershed-Based Plan for Grant Eligibility

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Southwick Select Board, members focused on securing a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection by developing a watershed-based plan to address impaired water bodies in the area. The board also discussed key infrastructure projects, financial strategies, and community plans, emphasizing the town’s strategic approach to securing funding and managing resources.

St. Peter City Council Approves $1.7 Million Purchase for Second Surgical Robot

Overview: In its latest meeting, the St. Peter City Council approved significant expenditures, including a $1.7 million purchase of a second Striker Makeo surgical robot for the city hospital and the initiation of the North Fourth Street Improvement project. Discussions also covered the complexities of urban infrastructure assessments and the approval of multiple city assistance requests for upcoming events.

St. Francis High School Senior Jack Humphrey Honored with Saint Star Award for Exemplary Leadership

Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Francis Area School Board, St. Francis High School senior Jack Humphrey was awarded the prestigious Saint Star Award. The meeting also delved into the Alternative Learning Center’s (ALC) innovative programs and approved crucial budgets and work agreements.

DeFuniak Springs City Council Confronts Hiring Challenges, Approves Infrastructure Projects, and Debates Fire Assessment

Overview: The DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting on May 11, 2026, was dominated by discussions on significant city matters including unresolved hiring difficulties for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), infrastructure project approvals, and deliberations over fire department funding through assessments.

Fall River Council Grapples with Surplus Nutrition Funds and Transportation Needs

Overview: During a recent Fall River City Council meeting, discussions focused on the management of a nutrition account surplus, urgent transportation needs for students, and oversight of school facilities. The council delved into the implications of an $8 million surplus in the school district’s nutrition account, the necessity of acquiring transportation vans for students with special needs, and issues surrounding playground and traffic management.