During the first week of its annual spring session, Town Meeting passed a ban on selling foie gras and made changes to the process for residents with disabilities to add home accommodations. On Wednesday, the town’s legislative body approved a controversial by-law banning the sale of foie gras in restaurants as well as by individuals… Continue reading Town Meeting bans sale of foie gras in Brookline, amends zoning bylaws for disability accommodations
Author: Vivi Smilgius and Sam Mintz
Outside investigation confirms fiscal mismanagement in school admin, warns of future deficits
An outside auditor’s review of Brookline’s school finances and operations, released on Tuesday by the town, revealed that financial mismanagement by school administrators has contributed to budgetary crises in the district. According to auditing firm CliftonLarsonAllen, rising salaries and special education costs in the schools are “not sustainable” and will force more budget cuts in… Continue reading Outside investigation confirms fiscal mismanagement in school admin, warns of future deficits
Brookline schools failing to provide some required services for special education students, employees say
For the last year, Brookline students with impaired vision have not had access to legally-mandated special teaching meant to help them navigate classrooms and the world. It’s one of several key services for students, particularly those with special education needs, which have been left in limbo because of recent administrative problems within the Public Schools… Continue reading Brookline schools failing to provide some required services for special education students, employees say