The Cultural Council rescinded $2,500 in unclaimed grants and began sorting 49 applications. Members voted to withdraw the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra's $1,000 2025 grant and the Wellesley Theatre Project's $1,500 2026 grant, raising the pool to about $15,796.
The Climate Action Committee chose annual progress reporting as a 2027 focus. Members agreed by consensus after debating a proposed policy to require solar and battery review for new town construction, renovations and parking lot repaving, which needs town manager and Select Board support.
Franklin School Committee meets Tuesday night for its regular monthly session this week. From our own coverage: October Franklin First newsletter released.
Inter Miami beats Revolution 2-1 at Gillette, clinching a Champions Cup berth. Also in today's brief (6 items): Inter Miami tops Revolution 2-1 at Gillette; Fall Jazz Festival set for Thursday, Nov. 5; BIT Auction fundraiser set for Saturday, Nov. 7; Ahern council hosts Fall Fest Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Dover Parks and Recreation opens winter adult program registration online Wednesday at noon.
Public Safety Facilities Committee trimmed its police station proposal to $20.9 million ahead of a public forum. From our own coverage: Open space panel ranks plan priorities; Select Board weighs fire station financing risk.
Question 4 on Tuesday's statewide ballot would let voters register at the polls.
Commission on Disabilities meets Monday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Commission on Disabilities meets Monday; Conservation Commission meets Thursday at Town Hall; Document shredding day offered at Elder Affairs.
Bellingham's Select Board convenes Monday night as Board of Health and zoning panel meetings follow later this week. Also in today's brief (16 items): Select Board convenes Monday night; Ring a Ding toddler program Monday; Teen Room open for drop-in Monday; After School Kids program runs Monday.
Westwood earned a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award for its energy efficiency efforts, Westwood Minute reports. From our own coverage: DPW audit: recycling contamination down to 7.9%.