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Lowell School Committee cuts $400,000 to restore three dropped student support positions

LOWELL — May 6, 2026 — Lowell School Committee voted unanimously to cut $400,000 across three budget lines to restore three Student Support Specialist positions at Lowell High School, deferring the final FY27 budget vote to a special meeting May 11. Mayor Gitschier moved to reduce $52,000 from a part-

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

Wilmington School Committee to Weigh Cell Phone App Pilot for Fall Semester

WILMINGTON — April 30, 2026 — Wilmington School Committee reviews student health data showing LGBTQ+ disparities and weighs a cell phone app pilot. The committee heard results from the 2025 Wilmington Public Schools Youth Health Survey, presented by Becca Millaw of JSI Research and Training Institute Inc. alongside Behavioral Health Coordinator Erin

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,

School Committee Member Young Spotlights Robinson Feasibility Study in Recorded Statement

WESTFORD — April 29, 2026 — Westford School Committee member issues solo recorded statement on Robinson School Feasibility Study. Valerie Young, who said she has served on the committee for six years focusing on budgets, facilities, and long-term planning, described the Robinson School Feasibility Study as "one of the most

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

North Reading School Committee Adopts $42.5 Million FY27 Budget Unanimously

NORTH READING — April 27, 2026 — North Reading School Committee unanimously adopts a $42.5 million fiscal year 2027 school budget, a 4.3 percent increase. Business Manager Michael Connelly and Superintendent Dale Daly presented the final figure of $42,537,423 — up $300,011 from the March preliminary budget after

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