Acushnet Board of Selectmen Discuss Ongoing Search for New Town Administrator

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen recently convened to further discuss their ongoing search for a new town administrator, focusing on detailed interviews with candidates and addressing concerns about the advertising and selection process for the position. The meeting delved into issues such as financial management, community engagement, and the challenges of maintaining effective governance.

Milton Faces Fiscal Challenges and Debates Signage Regulations Amid Budget Deficit Concerns

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting addressed pressing financial challenges, particularly a projected $2.5 million deficit in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Discussions also delved into the intricacies of town signage regulations.

Sussex Wantage School Board Scrutinizes Financial Shortfalls and Reporting Discrepancies

Overview: In a recent Sussex Wantage School Board meeting, the board addressed financial discrepancies, transportation funding issues, and compliance with state reporting requirements. Key discussions included a shortfall in local revenue, concerns about student transportation funding inaccuracies, and the introduction of new accounting standards.

Brighton 27J School Board Faces Scrutiny Over Transgender Bathroom Policies and Financial Management

Overview: The Brighton 27J School Board meeting on January 28, 2026, was marked by discussions on the district’s bathroom policies for transgender students, financial management issues, and student safety concerns. Community members voiced their apprehensions about the implications of allowing transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity, while the board also grappled with a financial restatement due to accounting missteps and scrutinized student feedback on safety in schools.

Belvidere School Board Faces Financial Tightrope Amid Rising Costs and Declining Aid

Overview: The Belvidere School Board meeting focused on the district’s financial challenges, including increasing costs and decreasing state aid, and explored community partnerships aimed at enhancing mental health support for students. Recognizing a record-breaking high school basketball player was also a notable highlight.