- NJ
- Union County
- 7/25/24
- 07/25/2024
- 284 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Berkeley Heights School Board meeting was predominantly occupied by the discussion of the Prism Club’s rejection, the hiring of a new director of Elementary Education Intervention, and the debate over the Lower Columbia field lease agreement. The board was confronted with community pushback regarding the decision not to fund the Prism Club, a proposed safe space for LGBTQ+ students within the district.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting, junior firefighter Benjamin Corville was honored for his heroic act of saving a young girl from choking, an event which stood out among the various topics discussed. The board also tackled other issues including a scout’s proposal for a recreational project, concerns over potential conflicts of interest with a consulting firm, and the ongoing efforts to fill important town positions.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/20/24
- 06/20/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Lakes Town Council recently convened to discuss a series of community-oriented initiatives, emphasizing the planning and execution of a sensory-friendly environment for the Fourth of July celebrations. Key topics included the logistics of a sensory room at the Mary Collins Community Center, partnership efforts for arts programs catering to individuals with autism, and the organization of a sensory-friendly movie day.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/18/24
- 06/20/2024
- 184 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Finance Committee’s virtual meeting on June 18th, 2024, was dominated by a debate on the future of the town’s reparations fund, with a focus on the method and timeline for funding and distributing the allocated monies. The committee considered multiple funding options, including the use of cannabis tax revenue, and scrutinized the implications of these choices on the town’s financial stability and commitments.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/13/24
- 06/13/2024
- 229 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Piscataway School Board meeting was marked by an discussion over the removal of the Palestinian flag from a high school yearbook photo, which garnered attention from community members, students, and former students. The issue at hand was the decision to remove the flag from the yearbook, deemed by some as a cultural symbol and by others as a political statement, leading to a broader conversation on freedom of speech and inclusivity within the school district.