Norfolk Board Tackles Remote Meetings Extension, New Superintendent, and Funding Challenges

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners addressed several notable issues during their meeting on July 9, 2025. Key highlights included the implications of an executive order extending remote meeting capabilities, the introduction of a new school superintendent, Jeremy Gray, and discussions about the financial challenges facing local programs due to uncertain funding.

Milton Select Board Discusses Climate Action and Community Safety Amid Recent Incidents

Overview: The recent Milton Select Board meeting addressed urgent community safety concerns following a tragic accident on Randolph Avenue and a shooting at Milton Landing. These incidents prompted discussions on measures to enhance public safety. The board also engaged in discussions about the town’s climate action plan, with a focus on implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainability, and comply with Massachusetts climate laws.

Milton Select Board Reviews Historic New England’s Permit Amidst Neighbor Concerns Over Events

Overview: During the recent Milton Select Board meeting, discussions focused on the special permit of Historic New England, particularly concerning events at the 1452 Canton Avenue estate. Neighbors expressed concerns over noise, parking, and landscape visibility issues, prompting the board to consider revisiting the permit conditions.

Milton Select Board Faces School Project Deadline Due to Reverter Clause

Overview: The Milton Select Board convened to discuss the pressing timeline and potential land loss related to a feasibility study for a critical school construction project. The urgency stems from a reverter clause that threatens to revert land designated for the project back to conservation status if funding is not appropriated by June 30, 2028.

Milton Select Board Tackles Affordable Housing and River Pollution Remediation

Overview: During the Milton Select Board meeting on June 30, 2025, the board dedicated discussion to affordable housing development and the environmental remediation of the Neponet River. The meeting encompassed a range of topics, but these two issues emerged as central to the community’s current and future planning efforts.