Sheila McCreven

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BOF reviews year-end outlook and advances policy updates amid growing capital pressures

Reserve policy change, facility costs, and early capital planning discussed

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Selectmen address wide-ranging agenda at April 8 meeting

Grant approvals, staffing changes, and key decisions — including on the Beecher Road School project — mark a nearly six-hour session

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BOS votes to advance Beecher school project despite questions on process, authority, and cost

Resolutions to pursue state funding and establish a new building committee pass 4-2 after debate over governance process, charter authority, and project cost

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Amity Board of Education sends 1.2% budget increase to referendum

April 6 public hearing and regular meeting include budget presentation and operational updates

Government

Charter revision process begins with first public hearing as early fault lines emerge

Residents raise concerns about longer terms and call for limits on concentrated power and expanded voter voice, including referendum on budgets and public land decisions

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Board Watch: Special meeting of the Selectmen followed by joint session with TPZ

Selectmen address a limited agenda, then join TPZ to discuss updates to opportunity housing within commercial and mixed-use zones

Government

Government access television commission returns after nearly three-year hiatus

First meeting since May 2023 restores formal oversight of WGATV operations — a system with roots in an earlier era

Community Voice

A visit to the Woodbridge Regional Animal Shelter

From urgent renovation work to community resource

Government

Board Watch: Plans move forward as boards seek clarity on process and detail

From school and housing initiatives to wetlands and town governance, recent meetings reflect momentum — alongside ongoing questions about scope, structure, and next steps

Our Schools

WBOE approves $20k+ contract for school construction communications consultant

Contract language emphasizes “sustaining support” for new school as officials prepare for potential referendum

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Board of Finance advances FY27 budget with lower spending increase, higher tax impact

Tax levy set to rise 4.93% despite 1.93% spending increase, driven largely by $1.67M drop in state aid

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Amity BOE trims budget proposal to 1.2 percent increase

Board also considers schedule changes at middle schools and hears public comments from students with AI policy concerns