Concord HDC Approves Library Statue, Camera Plan, and Fencing in Single Session Concord Historic Districts Commission clears Margaret Fuller statue, Town Hall cameras, and fencing changes in unanimous votes.
Newton Committee Approves Five Department Budgets, $825,000 in School Funds NEWTON -- May 6, 2026, Newton's Programs and Services Committee approved five city department budgets and two emergency school appropriations totaling $825,000 at its May 6 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Liam Hurley secured a 7-0 vote for a $325,000 free-cash appropriation to purchase the OpenSciEd science
Newton Panel Unanimously Advances $8.5 Million in Capital Spending and Feasibility Studies NEWTON -- May 6, 2026, Newton's Public Facilities Committee unanimously advanced more than $8.5 million in capital spending at its May 6 meeting, highlighted by three concurrent $1.25 million feasibility study authorizations for Newton South High School, police headquarters, and Ward and/or Underwood Elementary Schools. Commissioner
Carlisle Cemetery Committee Elects New Chair, Approves Three Lot Actions CARLISLE -- May 6, 2026, Carlisle Cemetery Committee installs new chair and approves three lot transfers at May meeting. The committee elected Beth Ann Neuser as chair and Rebecca Note as vice chair, both by 4-0 votes, and appointed Note to the columbarium subcommittee alongside Bridget Rodri. Staff liaison Tish
Ayer CPC Reviews $212,000 Grant Agreements for Housing Trust and Historic School AYER -- May 6, 2026, Ayer's Community Preservation Committee reviewed two draft grant agreements totaling roughly $212,000 at its May 6 Zoom meeting, following a successful town meeting at which all three CPC articles passed. The agreements cover an $84,000 rental assistance wrap program for 14 families