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- Norfolk County
- 6/17/25
- 06/17/2025
- 128 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline School Committee held a special meeting to appoint Bella Wong as the interim superintendent of the district, with unanimous support from committee members. Wong, whose experience includes roles as an assistant superintendent and superintendent in multiple districts, was chosen for her deep understanding of academic rigor and operational challenges, as well as her previous connection to the Brookline school system.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 6/16/25
- 06/16/2025
- 135 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline School Committee recently held a special meeting to interview candidates for the interim superintendent position, also addressing significant challenges such as budget constraints and educational equity. The committee prioritized refining interview questions to better understand candidates’ approaches to managing diverse educational environments, financial challenges, and personnel issues.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 53 Minutes
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Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners convened on June 11, 2025, with a primary focus on approving a proposal for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the county. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, engineering service requests, and ongoing fiscal operations, making strides in community-focused initiatives.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 6/10/25
- 06/11/2025
- 70 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline School Committee’s recent meeting centered on the financial management and oversight within the district, alongside a discussion on special education services and budgetary practices. A report by CLA, scrutinizing the district’s operational and financial protocols, spurred several inquiries into the adherence to established best practices and the transparency of financial dealings, particularly concerning special education settlements.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 318 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session, Brookline Select Board revisited its tree preservation bylaw, which aims to protect privately-owned trees across the town. The board’s deliberations were marked by an emphasis on ensuring effective implementation and addressing public concerns regarding environmental impacts and procedural clarity. Discussions highlighted the bylaw’s requirement for notifying abutters of tree removal plans and mandated mitigation measures for removed trees. Additionally, the board addressed the challenges posed by compliance enforcement and the need for community engagement in the process.
