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Stoughton School Committee Reelects Shannon as Chair, Ratifies Teacher Contract

STOUGHTON — April 14, 2026 — Stoughton School Committee reorganizes, ratifies a new teacher contract, and faces a $3.8 million school budget gap ahead of Town Meeting. The committee reelected Chris Shannon as chair and Jillian DeStefano as vice chair in consecutive 4-1 votes, with member Karen Powers dissenting both

North Reading School Committee ratifies two union contracts, advances $42.5 million budget

NORFOLK — April 13, 2026 — North Reading School Committee unanimously ratified two union contracts and advanced a $42.5 million FY2027 budget with a narrow $32,781 remaining gap. Business Administrator Michael Connelly presented a "modified level services" plan reflecting a $1.7 million, or 4.3 percent, increase

Braintree School Committee Votes 6-1 to Close Highlands Elementary for 2026-2027

NORWOOD — April 10, 2026 — Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary and reopen Old South for fall 2026. The committee voted Monday to close Highlands Elementary School — which enrolls approximately 315 students — and relocate its students and staff to Old South building, which would reopen as an

Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary next fall

BRAINTREE — April 10, 2026 — Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary and reopen Old South as an elementary school for fall 2026. Member Paul Kirsberg moved the closure over objections from Town Council President Peter Morin and Councilor Ryan Sterling, who argued the committee lacked a building

Milton School Committee advances two special education reserve fund policies to final vote

Milton School Committee hears sweeping data-instruction review and advances two special education reserve policies.

Medfield School Committee Unanimously Adopts 3.64 Percent FY27 Budget

MEDFIELD — April 9, 2026 — Medfield School Committee unanimously adopts a 3.64 percent FY27 budget requiring a May 4 override to hold. The 5-0 vote Thursday locks in $609,000 in reductions from what Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Marsden originally recommended, including the elimination of elementary Mandarin instruction and reassignment

Weymouth School Committee advances high school handbook revisions on first reading

WEYMOUTH — April 9, 2026 — Weymouth School Committee advanced high school handbook revisions and an early college pathway proposal at its April 9 meeting. The committee heard a first reading of changes to the high school student handbook, including a new attendance reduction policy that would drop a student's

Milton School Finance Panel Advances Two Special Education Reserve Fund Policies

Milton's School Committee finance subcommittee moved two special education reserve fund policies toward a first reading at the full board, while learning the district could receive approximately $259,000 in additional Circuit Breaker reimbursement for fiscal year 2026.

Norwood School Committee Seats Two New Members, Votes on Policies and Job Descriptions

NORWOOD — April 8, 2026 — Norwood School Committee seats two new members and votes unanimously on job descriptions, student policies, and a $5,000 school donation at its April 8 meeting. Chair Hilts welcomed Ben Moser and Michael Schengling following Monday's election, calling it the first two-seat turnover

Norwood School Committee Seats Two New Members, Votes on Policies and Job Descriptions

NORWOOD — April 8, 2026 — Norwood School Committee seats two new members and votes unanimously on job descriptions, student policies, and a $5,000 school donation at its April 8 meeting. Chair Hilts welcomed Ben Moser and Michael Schengling following Monday's election, calling it the first two-seat turnover

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