Middlesex County Civic Brief

School Committee Actions

• Burlington Phone Ban Proposal: Burlington School Committee will consider a bell-to-bell phone ban at Burlington High...

Burlington public schools may enact a bell-to-bell phone ban for the 2026-27 year, as students and staff share reactions to the proposed policy.

• Wada Hoppah ferry shell complete in West Concord after 18 months of design and build
• Electric, wakeless, shallow-draft vessel will run from...

Watertown's Community Preservation Program celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special public hearing on July 16 at the Free Public Library, where residents can review completed CPA projects and help update the plan.

• Caroline Han presented the year's DEB progress at the May 13 School Committee meeting, covering Warm Demander training and restorative practices.
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Wayland's tight budget is stalling teacher contract negotiations, with the School Committee unable to offer substantial COLA increases due to many educators at top salary scales while the union pushes for competitive pay matching economic realities.

Westford School Committee approved student handbook changes for Westford Academy and middle schools on May 26.

• Attendance shift: Unexcused absence...

Lowell's 2026 Pavement Preservation program launches today with microsurfacing on 13 streets, Cape Seal on 8 streets, and routine maintenance like...

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2-bedroom affordable home ownership opportunity at 12 Hollis Street in Wellesley.

• Volunteer call: Conservation Commission seeks help removing garlic mustard at Parish Park on May 30, 9 AM–12 PM
• Board of Health held virtual meeting May 28 at 7 PM
• Finance Committee and Select Board also met virtually that evening

Recent meetings reveal wide-ranging local priorities:

• Needham Select Board approved $13.5 million four-lane Envision project for safety and...

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