Schools

BRAINTREE — April 10, 2026 — Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary and reopen Old South as an elementary school for fall 2026. Member Paul Kirsberg moved the closure over objections from Town Council President Peter Morin and Councilor Ryan Sterling, who argued the committee lacked a building

Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary and reopen Old South for fall 2026.

BRAINTREE — March 25, 2026 — Neshoba Regional School Committee unanimously authorizes solar contract negotiations for the high school. The 11-0 vote Wednesday empowers Superintendent Kirk Downing to begin purchase-agreement talks with Select Energy Development, with any final contract required to return to the full committee before execution; a vote

Braintree School Committee backs $86.2 million FY27 budget with 12 staff cuts and hears stark facilities warning.

Braintree School Committee reorganizes under new chair, approves high school course catalog, and hears facilities crisis update.