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The latest issueNo. 6 · October 19
- What the deficit committee plans to present Tuesday
The Deficit Reduction Committee, whose regular meetings are public, holds its first community meeting Tuesday at 6pm at the Senior Center. Its run-through last Thursday shows what to expect: research on fees, health insurance, payments from tax-exempt institutions and longer-term ideas, with some ideas already set aside, then questions.
- After an accidental lockdown, a fix at the Middle School
Beverly Middle School went into lockdown by accident. Staff carried out the full protocol on purpose, and a review led the district to limit a backup alarm that was easy to set off by mistake.
- The schools hire an interim finance director
The schools' director of finance job is open. The School Committee hired a former Beverly schools finance director as a part-time interim and set up the search for a permanent hire.
- The schools are looking for residents to help review fees
The schools are forming a committee to review the fees families pay, such as athletic and bus fees, starting in November. The superintendent is looking for residents and a city councilor to serve.
- The city's Flock cameras, back before the Council
Two Council committees review the city's four Flock cameras and its contract with Flock Safety tonight at 6pm, their second look since April. What the cameras do, the rules for using them, and what was said in April.
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