Frontier Regional School Committee Confronts Budget Strains Due to Librarian Cuts and Capital Projects.

Overview: The recent meeting of the Frontier Regional School Committee was dominated by contentious budget discussions, particularly the proposed elimination of the librarian position and funding for a parking lot renovation project. The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2027, which calls for a 3.94% increase, has sparked debate over necessary staff reductions and capital expenditures.

Frontier Regional School Committee Tackles Budget Challenges Amid Enrollment and Insurance Cost Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Frontier Regional School Committee delved into pressing budgetary issues, focusing on the implications of rising health insurance costs, enrollment trends, and the allocation of funds for significant capital projects. A level service budget of $14.2 million was proposed, reflecting a 6.95% increase over the previous fiscal year, with health insurance costs and student enrollment changes at the forefront of discussions.

Deerfield Select Board Approves $1 Million Mass Works Grant for Elm Street Project

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board meeting, conducted in a hybrid format, centered largely on significant infrastructure and community initiatives. The board approved the Mass Works grant agreement, which allocates $1 million for the Elm Street project, in addition to discussing the town’s hybrid vehicle policy, the transfer of a surplus police cruiser, and issues with the Recreation Department’s social media access. The board also announced upcoming community events, including a housing forum and a local concert.

Deerfield Select Board Approves Sewer Regulations, Addresses Tax Concerns and Community Engagement

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Deerfield Select Board unanimously approved new sanitary sewer regulations to mitigate blockages caused by fats, oils, and grease. The board also engaged in discussions about rising property taxes in senior communities, the adoption of an environmentally preferable procurement policy, and strategies to enhance community involvement.

Senator Joe Commford Calls for Overhaul of Education Funding and Infrastructure Improvements at Deerfield Meeting

Overview: At a recent Deerfield Select Board meeting, Senator Joe Commford addressed several issues that impact the town and its surrounding region, emphasizing the need to revise the Chapter 70 funding formula for education, improve transportation infrastructure, and reassess the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program. Commford also highlighted challenges in local governance, economic development, and healthcare.