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North Reading School Committee Votes Unanimously to Approve 2026-27 Meeting Calendar

SCITUATE — May 18, 2026 — North Reading School Committee advances modular classroom plan and approves 2026-27 calendar. The committee voted unanimously Monday to approve next year's meeting calendar, adjusting the November date to November 30 to avoid Thanksgiving week, and voted 4-0 to send a letter supporting

Hingham School Committee unanimously names high school track for Fred Jewett

HINGHAM — May 18, 2026 — Hingham School Committee unanimously names high school track the Fred Jewett Track at Michelson Field. The vote, taken at the May 18 Town Hall meeting chaired by John Benham, concluded a two-week public comment period that drew broad community support; member Allie Anderson reported receiving

Carver School Committee Reorganizes, Approves Policies and Surplus Tech Disposal

CARVER — May 18, 2026 — Carver School Committee reorganizes, debates cell phone policy options, and honors student achievements at lengthy May 18 session. Chair Stephanie Clority was unanimously reappointed following the spring town election, with Kelly Nimi confirmed as vice chair and Katie Sullivan as secretary; the committee then filled more

Brockton School Finance Subcommittee Votes to Cut Six BEA Positions Amid Budget Dispute

BROCKTON — May 14, 2026 — Brockton Public Schools Finance Subcommittee voted 3-1 to issue six reduction-in-force notices to Brockton Education Association members and unanimously authorized spending $7,286,530.87 in net school spending carryover toward prepayment of next year's out-of-district special education tuition.

Freetown-Lakeville School Committee Approves FY27 Budget, Rejects Double-Counting Claim

Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee approved its updated FY27 budget and cleared up a disputed assessment calculation at its May 13 meeting.

Marshfield Schools Issue 108 Layoff Notices Ahead of June 15 Budget Vote

MARSHFIELD — May 12, 2026 — Marshfield schools have issued 108 layoff and reassignment notices as a $4.52 million cut deadline approaches. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan confirmed at the May 12 School Committee meeting that all staff notifications required under contract and state wage law have been delivered ahead of the

Hingham School Committee Reorganizes, Launches Process to Name Track After Coach Jewett

HINGHAM — May 11, 2026 — Hingham School Committee reorganizes, moves to honor late track coach Fred Jewett, and hears special education caseload has grown nearly four percentage points in four years. Jennifer Benham was re-elected chair for a second one-year term at the May 11 meeting, joined by newly

West Bridgewater School Committee raises athletic fee to $350, elects new officers

WEST BRIDGEWATER — May 4, 2026 — West Bridgewater School Committee reorganizes, raises athletic fees, and grapples with open meeting law complaint. The committee elected Robin Dragonetti as chair, Kara Lazardi as vice chair, and Karen Beach as clerk at its May 4 reorganization meeting, then voted unanimously to raise the per-

Scituate School Committee approves updated policies, hears bullying data gap concerns

SCITUATE — May 4, 2026 — Scituate School Committee approves B-series policy updates and moves superintendent search forward after hearing bullying data gaps. The committee voted unanimously Monday on several items, including opting out of the state school choice program under MGL Chapter 76, approving an updated suite of B-series

East Bridgewater School Committee Votes to Raise Busing Fees and Authorize $11,935 Cybersecurity Audit

EAST BRIDGEWATER — April 28, 2026 — East Bridgewater School Committee raises busing fees and approves $11,935 cybersecurity audit at April 28 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to set the 2026-2027 individual busing fee at $275, up from $250, and the family cap at $500, up from $450, with Business

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