Norton School Committee Unanimously Approves $38.7 Million FY27 Budget Request
Norton School Committee unanimously approved a $38,734,183 FY27 budget request, a 4.4 percent increase over the current year. Superintendent Dr.
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Taunton School Committee Awards $67 Million Bus Contract to H&L Bloom
TAUNTON — March 4, 2026 — Taunton School Committee awards $67.1 million, five-year bus contract to H&L Bloom, Inc. The committee voted unanimously at its March 4 meeting to award the transportation contract to H&L Bloom, the lowest of two qualifying bids, after four of six
Somerset School Committee Votes to Seek MSBA Delay on $5.17 Million South Elementary Project
SOMERSET — February 17, 2026 — Somerset School Committee votes 5-0 to seek delay on $5.17 million South Elementary repair project. The committee convened a special remote session February 17 during school vacation week after the project's cost ballooned from an original $2.1 million estimate to $5.
Norton School Committee Approves $11.4M Roof Article, Accepts $182,000 in Grants
Norton School Committee unanimously approves $11.4 million middle school roof warrant article and $182,000 in grants.
Acushnet School Committee Honors Dozens for Spring 2025 MCAS Achievement
ACUSHNET — February 11, 2026 — Acushnet School Committee held a formal recognition ceremony for spring 2025 MCAS honorees. Superintendent Dr. Bailey and School Committee Chairman Ron Hood delivered opening remarks praising students across two categories — exceptional performance, including perfect scores, and exceptionally high academic growth. Mrs. Chesney, principal of Acushnet Elementary
Taunton School Committee Recognizes Students and Staff Across Seven Schools
TAUNTON — February 11, 2026 — Taunton School Committee held its annual Student Recognition Night on February 11, honoring dozens of students and staff from seven schools across the district. Mayor Shauna O'Connell, Superintendent Cabral, and committee members recognized honorees ranging from Bennett Elementary third graders celebrated for peer empathy
Somerset School Budget Stays at 5.8 Percent as Committee Demands Deeper Cuts
Somerset School Committee pushes administration to cut an additional $300,000 from the FY27 budget after reducing it to a 5.8 percent increase. At the February 10 remote work session, Superintendent Dr.
Taunton Schools Open Six Transportation Bids, Refer to Administration for Review
TAUNTON — February 4, 2026 — Taunton School Committee opened six transportation bids and referred them to administration at its February 4 meeting. The Finance and Law Subcommittee, chaired by School Committee member Greg DeMello and including members Manuel Vieira and Mrs. Schiaves, received bids ranging from $67,122,850 from Bloom
School Committee Hears Bleak State Aid Outlook as FY27 Budget Takes Shape
RAYNHAM — February 4, 2026 — Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee received a sobering state budget update and previewed its fiscal year 2027 spending plan at its February 4 meeting. State Representative Dennis Gallagher told the committee the governor's House 2 budget funds Chapter 70 per-pupil aid at $75 per
Somerset-Berkeley Regional School Committee Adopts AI Policy, Forms Capital Planning Panel
Somerset-Berkeley Regional School Committee approves AI policy and braces for a tight FY27 budget.