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Newton committee advances $1.885 million in police pay, holds parking ban review

NEWTON -- June 17, 2026, Newton committee unanimously clears $1.885 million in police pay and holds a parking ban study for further work. The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 6-0 on both dockets at its June 17 meeting, advancing $1.175 million for fiscal year 2027 wage increases

Melrose Council Approves Firefighter Hires and BCA Data Agreement at June Meeting

MELROSE — June 17, 2026 — Melrose City Council approved a broad slate of personnel and administrative actions at its June 17 meeting. The council unanimously hired two firefighters — Aston Toole and Aiden Matt — contingent on background checks and physicals, and approved a bridge plan compensating Police Chief Maus and Doris Reeland

Melrose Council Approves Firefighter Hires and BCA Data Agreement at June Meeting

MELROSE -- June 17, 2026, Melrose City Council approved a broad slate of personnel and administrative actions at its June 17 meeting. The council unanimously hired two firefighters, Aston Toole and Aiden Matt, contingent on background checks and physicals, and approved a bridge plan compensating Police Chief Maus and Doris Reeland

Lowell School Committee approves $1.9 million budget transfer, hears autism surge data

LOWELL -- June 17, 2026, Lowell School Committee approves $1.9 million year-end budget transfer and hears alarming autism growth data at June 17 meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Alice Brown-LeGrand presented a detailed analysis showing autism is now Lowell's single most common primary disability

Framingham School Committee approves $187.4 million FY27 budget and superintendent evaluation

FRAMINGHAM -- June 17, 2026, Framingham School Committee ratifies $187.4 million school budget and restructures gifted program under budget cuts. The committee voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize year-end budget transfers, with Executive Director of Finance and Operations Lincoln Lynch projecting a $591,000 FY26 carryover, slightly above the $500,

Dunstable Advisory Board Approves Year-End Transfers, Braces for Tight FY28 Budget

DUNSTABLE -- June 17, 2026, Dunstable Advisory Board approves $51,650 in year-end transfers and warns of a difficult FY28 budget ahead. At its June 17 meeting, the board unanimously approved two fiscal year-end transfers, $50,500.06 in interdepartmental moves to close out FY26 and a $1,150

Dunstable Advisory Board Approves Year-End Transfers, Braces for Tight FY28 Budget

DUNSTABLE -- June 17, 2026, Dunstable Advisory Board approves $51,650 in year-end transfers and warns of a difficult FY28 budget ahead. At its June 17 meeting, the board unanimously approved two fiscal year-end transfers, $50,500.06 in interdepartmental moves to close out FY26 and a $1,150

Concord Finance Committee Approves $619,450 in Year-End Budget Transfers

CONCORD -- June 17, 2026, Concord Finance Committee unanimously approves $619,450 in fiscal year-end budget transfers, with a $683,000 winter maintenance overrun driving the largest piece. The nine-member committee voted 9-0 Wednesday night to concur with three transfers requested by Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Barrett under

Concord Board of Health Upholds $3,000 Septic Fine, Extends Piercing Variance Five Years

CONCORD -- June 17, 2026, Concord Board of Health affirms $3,000 septic fine and grants nurse practitioner a five-year ear-piercing variance. The board voted unanimously June 17 to uphold a $200-per-day fine totaling $3,000 against the owner of 141 Caterina Heights, covering April 1 through

Concord HDC Continues Black Heritage Trail Sign Decision, Cites Size Concerns

CARLISLE -- June 17, 2026, Concord Historic Districts Commission continues Black Heritage Trail marker application over sign-size dispute. The commission voted 5-0 at its June 17 meeting to continue a closely watched application from the town's Economic Vitality and Tourism Division to install seven interpretive markers in

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