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Category: Civic Affairs

School Budget Passes, but the Music Program Survives on a Technicality

Trustees approved next year’s spending plan after a marathon session, restoring the middle-school music line only after a parent found a coding error.

Published September 11, 2026
Categorized as Civic Affairs

Millbrook Valley Board Delays Ridgeline Zoning Vote for Third Time

A packed hearing ended without a decision as the planning board sent the ridgeline overlay back to committee, frustrating residents on both sides.

Published September 7, 2026
Categorized as Civic Affairs

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