Natick Select Board Grapples with High Water Bills and Retirement Board Audit Delays

Overview: The Natick Select Board meeting focused on urgent concerns involving unusually high water bills for several residents and a significant delay in obtaining critical data from the town’s retirement board, impacting the completion of the town’s audit. These issues were addressed among a variety of other topics, including infrastructure updates and community planning efforts.

Highlands Borough Council Approves Projects, Plans for Future Developments

Overview: The Highlands Borough Council meeting on August 20, 2025, focused on approving significant projects, addressing infrastructure improvements, and honoring community members’ contributions. Key developments included the approval of a bid for updating local parks, ongoing redevelopment projects, and addressing residents’ concerns about noise pollution.

Manchester School Board Tackles Shared Services and Celebrates Student Initiatives

Overview: The Manchester School Board meeting focused on shared service agreements with neighboring districts, celebrated student community service, and addressed community involvement in special education support groups.

Brielle School Board Approves Sweeping Policy Updates, Including Asian-American Curriculum Integration

Overview: The Brielle School Board meeting saw the approval of numerous policy changes, including the incorporation of Asian-American and Pacific Islander history into the curriculum, new allowances for sun protection without a doctor’s note, and policies aimed at enhancing fiscal accountability and maximizing future state aid through special education Medicaid initiatives.

Parker City Council Honors Community Contributions and Debates Paving Project Costs

Overview: During the recent Parker City Council meeting, members recognized local contributions, discussed a contentious roadway resurfacing project, and deliberated on several legislative and administrative matters. The agenda was marked by community engagement and debates on infrastructure costs.