Lakeville Park Commission Greenlights Girl Scouts’ Water Safety Project for Clear Pond Park

Overview: The Lakeville Park Commission recently convened to discuss several community-focused initiatives, with a significant highlight being the approval of Girl Scout Troop 7620’s water safety project at Clear Pond Park. The commission also addressed tournament logistics, disc golf developments, and park maintenance issues.

Lakeville Planning Board Scrutinizes Commercial Storage Plan Amid Water and Fire Safety Concerns

Overview: In a review of development proposals, the Lakeville Planning Board engaged in discussions about a commercial storage project on Bedford Street and a potential housing development on Barstow Street. Amid concerns over water services, fire safety access, and zoning implications, the board worked towards ensuring both developments align with community and regulatory requirements.

Lakeville Select Board Debates Pool Reopening Amid Funding Challenges and Tight Deadlines

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board meeting focused on the issue of reopening the local pool, closed for nearly two years, with discussions revolving around the financial implications of renovation versus demolition, the urgency due to a looming abandonment statute deadline, and the potential for community-led fundraising efforts.

Lakeville Select Board Explores $235 Million Housing Development, Faces Budget Deficit and School Project Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lakeville Select Board tackled a potential $235 million senior housing project that could impact the town’s financial landscape, alongside pressing budgetary shortfalls and a contentious school building project. The board navigated through these issues, considering both the opportunities and challenges they present to the community.

Lakeville Community Preservation Committee Approves Cemetery Funding Amid Broader Budgetary Discussions

Overview: The Lakeville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) approved a $15,000 funding request for the restoration of gravestones at Thompson Hill Cemetery during its meeting on January 15, 2026. The committee, tasked with managing Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, also tackled a range of budgetary and strategic issues, including state matching funds and the fiscal 2027 budget allocations.