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Grafton School Committee Approves Fee Subcommittee Scope, Accepts Two Policy First Readings

Grafton School Committee unanimously approved a narrowed scope for a new fee subcommittee and accepted first readings of two district policies at its May 13 meeting.

Southbridge School Committee Completes Section B Policy Review, Schedules June Session

SOUTHBRIDGE — May 13, 2026 — Southbridge School Committee finishes Section B of its policy manual overhaul, dropping a legally questionable "supreme authority" clause and flagging the absence of required school councils. Working with a Massachusetts Association of School Committees consultant at its May 13 meeting, the committee voted unanimously

Shrewsbury School Committee elects new officers, receives $24.7 million spending gap data

SHREWSBURY — May 13, 2026 — Shrewsbury School Committee reorganizes and hears district spends $24.7 million less annually than the state per-pupil average. At the committee's first post-election meeting Tuesday, members unanimously elected Rachel Sharifapour as chair, Rajesh Valgapoudi as vice chair, and John Wenske as secretary,

Southborough School Committee Reorganizes, Renews Whitsons Food Contract for 2026-27

SOUTHBOROUGH — May 13, 2026 — Southborough School Committee reorganizes and renews its food services contract with Whitsons Culinary Group for 2026-27. Chelsea Malinowski was unanimously elected chair, with Laura Coffin as vice chair and newly elected member Kelly Coffin as secretary. The committee voted unanimously to extend the Whitsons contract

Southbridge School Committee Votes 7-0 to Advance State Receivership Exit Plan

SOUTHBRIDGE — May 12, 2026 — Southbridge School Committee unanimously approves Phase Three plan to exit state receivership. The committee voted 7-0 Tuesday on a roll-call vote to approve the Phase Three transition plan and forward it to the state commissioner of education for approval, a step members described as

Berlin-Boylston School Committee Votes to Raise Adult Meal Prices, Defers Band Decision

BERLIN — May 12, 2026 — Berlin-Boylston School Committee approves adult meal price hike, defers band restoration debate. The committee voted unanimously May 12 to raise the district's adult cafeteria meal price from $5.25 to $6.00 per meal effective July 1, 2026 — the first increase since at

North Brookfield School Committee elects Grant as chair, hears district-future briefing

NORTH BROOKFIELD — May 11, 2026 — North Brookfield School Committee reorganizes with new leadership after spring elections. The committee unanimously elected Matthew Grant as chair, Nancy Waldron as vice chair, and Kristen Jandrande as clerk in consecutive 5-0 roll-call votes at its May 11 meeting, the first since three

Gardner School Committee Unanimously Approves $38.9 Million FY27 Budget With Built-In Shortfall

GARDNER — May 11, 2026 — Gardner School Committee unanimously approves $38.9 million FY27 school budget with a $793,669 revenue shortfall. The 7-0 vote followed a public hearing at which no members of the public came forward with questions or comments. Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino described nearly $1.5

Milford School Committee Unanimously Approves $81.4 Million FY27 Budget

MILFORD — May 7, 2026 — Milford School Committee unanimously approved an $81.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 at its May 7 meeting, locking in a 2.27 percent spending increase after months of negotiations pared back an initial proposal that had called for 8 to 9 percent growth.

Northborough School Committee Unanimously Renews Whitson's Food Services Contract for Year Two

NORTHBOROUGH — May 6, 2026 — Northborough School Committee renews Whitson's food contract despite $52,500 year-to-date loss. The committee voted 5-0 at its May 6 meeting to approve a second year with Whitson's Culinary Group for 2026-2027, accepting a 3.9 percent fee

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