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South Shore Tech Approves $454,731 Transfer to Stabilization Fund

School committee also learns of potential $100 million state funding for vocational education expansion and continues discussions about Pembroke joining…

18 mins ago •

Silver Lake Regionalization Study Committee moves forward with UMass Collins Center proposal

Committee unanimously votes to request proposal from UMass Boston consulting group to analyze full regionalization of three school districts

1 hr ago •

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves Athletic Fee Increases Amid Budget Crisis

District faces $1.75 million deficit after failed override votes, eliminates 23 positions including middle school interventionists

2 hrs ago •

East Bridgewater School Committee approves superintendent goals, new contracts

Committee also welcomes new assistant superintendent and hears robotics team presentation at June 18 meeting

Jun 25 •

Plymouth Select Board Appoints Dozens to Town Committees, Implements Beach Safety Measures

Board fills key positions on Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, and other committees while addressing emergency vehicle access concerns at…

Jun 25 •

Pembroke School District Implements Hiring Freeze and Layoffs Amid Contract Negotiations

Five positions eliminated and multiple openings frozen as district balances budget constraints with ongoing teacher union talks. Elementary schools also…

Jun 25 •

Rockland Select Board releases harassment investigation findings, continues Banner liquor license review

Independent investigation finds former official Charles Heshion violated town's discriminatory harassment policy; The Banner remains closed pending July…

Jun 24 •

Kingston Fire Department Promotes Captain, Swears in Four New Firefighters

Joshua Hatch advances to captain while Elizabeth Ewell, Mark Leary, Patrick O'Donovan and Caroline Reed complete probationary periods

Jun 24 •

Hanover Select Board keeps water rates flat, approves ambulance fee increases for fiscal year 2026

Board also accepts $10,000 donation for summer camp scholarships and salt shed donation from local resident

Jun 23 •

Hingham School Committee approves strategic plan, addresses elementary enrollment surge

District faces growing class sizes at East School while implementing three-year roadmap focused on mathematics curriculum and community partnerships.

Jun 23 •

Abington School Committee Approves Budget Transfer, Evaluates Superintendent

Committee gives Dr. Moschella "proficient" overall rating, approves $152,000 transfer from salary to expense accounts

Jun 22 •

Scituate School Committee Approves Union Contracts, Reviews School Improvement Plans

Committee tackles ambitious agenda including HBCU tour approval, Disney trip, and superintendent's goals

Jun 22 •

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