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Lowell School Committee votes 7-0 to restore three student support jobs at Lowell High

CARLISLE — May 6, 2026 — Lowell School Committee voted unanimously to restore three student support specialist positions at Lowell High School, amending the fiscal year 2027 budget by cutting a combined $400,000 from three line items. The 7-0 vote, moved by Mayor Gitcheer and seconded by member Conway, drew

Stoneham School Committee Approves $46 Million FY27 Budget Unanimously

STONEHAM — April 30, 2026 — Stoneham School Committee unanimously approves a $46 million FY27 operating budget and names a permanent finance chief. The committee voted 5-0 Thursday to adopt the $46,018,905 fiscal year 2027 spending plan, the first budget fully shaped by the December 2025 override that delivered

Littleton School Committee Approves Three Policies, Honors Departing Vice Chair Patel

LITTLETON — April 30, 2026 — Littleton School Committee recognizes departing Vice Chair Binal Patel and begins early push for FY28 funding. Chair Justin McCarthy led the April 30 meeting at the Littleton Police Station Community Room, where all five members attended and the committee voted unanimously to approve policies BEDG, JFBB,

Wayland School Committee withdraws backing for $200,000 Holiday Road study

WAYLAND — April 29, 2026 — Wayland School Committee reverses course and withdraws support for the $200,000 Holiday Road study. The committee voted unanimously Wednesday to drop its co-sponsorship of Article 16 after residents Jim Van Sciver and Chris Memoli warned the appraisal and engineering work would "be the

L-S committee unanimously approves Stevens evaluation, rates superintendent proficient

SUDBURY — April 28, 2026 — Lincoln-Sudbury committee rates Superintendent Andrew Stevens proficient in unanimous evaluation. The 6-0 vote on Stevens's third annual review came at his strongest evaluation to date, Chair Ravi Simon said, calling members "really impressed" with the year's work. Wellness

Stoneham School Building Committee Clears $537,000 in Invoices, Schedules Executive Session

STONEHAM — April 27, 2026 — Stoneham's School Building Committee approved more than $537,000 in invoices and a change order at its April 27 Zoom meeting while flagging an unresolved branding dispute with architect Perkins and Will. The Finance Working Group, represented by member Doug Gove, recommended all items

Natick School Committee meeting record unavailable for April 27 session

NATICK — April 27, 2026 — Natick School Committee's April 27 meeting cannot be reported from the available record. The transcript supplied from Natick Pegasus contains only the words "Thank you," and no agenda, packet, approved minutes or committee roster accompanied it. As a result, attendance, agenda items,

Weston School Committee Hears Superintendent Evaluation, Reviews Special Education Findings

WESTON — April 27, 2026 — Weston School Committee hears superintendent evaluation and special education review in lengthy April session. Committee Chair Adam Newman presented a composite evaluation of Superintendent Karen Zaleski based on the DESE rubric and pilot community surveys that drew nearly 175 parent responses and roughly 50 staff surveys,

Weston School Buildings Committee Appoints Phil Memot to At-Large Seat

WESTON — April 16, 2026 — Weston's School Buildings Committee voted 4-1 to appoint Phil Memot to its at-large seat and is targeting a $3 million town meeting appropriation for the upcoming MSBA feasibility study. The committee heard from construction member Dan that anything below $3 million risks

Waltham School Committee Votes to Hire Assistant Superintendent, Demands ESL Budget Clarity

WALTHAM — April 15, 2026 — Waltham School Committee hires new assistant superintendent and faces ESL staffing revolt at April 15 meeting. The committee voted 6-1 to approve a three-year contract for Dr. Lisa Kingsley as Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services at a starting salary of $188,