Lakeville Select Board Discusses Significant Education Program Changes and Budget Increases

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board meeting focused heavily on proposed changes to the educational program of studies and the financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also covered school calendar proposals, surplus equipment disposal, and updates on special education and other student services.

Lakeville Conservation Commission Debates Stormwater Bylaw Complexity and Jurisdiction

Overview: The Lakeville Conservation Commission’s recent meeting was marked by discussions on proposed changes to the town’s stormwater management bylaws, focusing on the complexities introduced by the new draft and its implications for local governance. Topics also included ongoing construction projects affecting wetlands and the role of various town bodies in managing land use.

Lakeville Planning Board Deliberates Affordable Housing Trust and Accessory Dwelling Units

Overview: The Lakeville Planning Board meeting on January 8, 2026, was centered around discussions on the creation of an affordable housing trust and the approval process for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Pantheon Road. These topics underscored the board’s ongoing efforts to address affordable housing and residential development in the town.

Lakeville Board of Assessors Writes Off 20-Year-Old Uncollectible Taxes

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lakeville Board of Assessors made the decision to write off approximately $12,000 in uncollectible taxes dating back over 20 years. These taxes were linked to the now-defunct Back N Club LLC. The board also discussed future measures to prevent similar issues, as well as other financial matters concerning the town’s budget and expenditure on education.

Lakeville Park Commission and FLAA Discuss Field Maintenance Collaboration Amid Rising Costs

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lakeville Park Commission and the Freetown Lakeville Athletic Association (FLAA) focused on the deteriorating conditions of the baseball fields at Ted Williams Complex and the financial challenges of maintaining them. Discussions highlighted safety concerns and the need for improved collaboration to address maintenance issues, while also tackling the contentious subject of field usage fees.