Chris Helms

1 week ago | enterprisenews.com | Chris Helms

Brockton's Barrett Russell pre-kindergarten dedicated a flagpole and established "Mr. Tony Day" to honor their beloved late janitor, Honorio "Tony" Fernandes. Fernandes, a 25-year Army veteran and two-tour Iraq veteran, was remembered for his kindness, generosity, and positive impact on the school community. Fernandes' son, Sean Harris, expressed immense pride and grief, highlighting his father's role as a superhero, guide, and teacher.

2 weeks ago | enterprisenews.com | Chris Helms |Rebecca Hyman

Easton voters said a resounding "no" to a $7.3 million Proposition 2 1/2 override in Tuesday's special town election. By a nearly two-to-one margin voters rejected the override, with 2,252 residents voting yes, or 37%, and 3,754 voting no, or 63%, according to unofficial results from the town Tuesday night. Turnout for the override question was 33%, with 6,009 residents casting ballots out of the town's 18,174 registered voters.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chris Helms |Rebecca Hyman

Easton voters said a resounding "no" to a $7.3 million Proposition 2 1/2 override in Tuesday's special town election. By a nearly two-to-one margin voters rejected the override, with 2,252 residents voting yes, or 37%, and 3,754 voting no, or 63%, according to unofficial results from the town Tuesday night. Turnout for the override question was 33%, with 6,009 residents casting ballots out of the town's 18,174 registered voters.

2 weeks ago | enterprisenews.com | Chris Helms

Will Easton voters raise the town's taxing power by $7.3 million or accept service cuts? That's one way to see the bottom line as voting on an operational override ends Tuesday, June 10. Those urging a "yes" vote say Easton's government is caught between inflation-driven cost increases and falling state aid for education. Cost drivers include health insurance for active and retired town employees, pension liabilities, property insurance premiums and utilities.

2 weeks ago | enterprisenews.com | Chris Helms |Hailey Clevenger

Whether or not Easton voters approve a $7.3 million tax levy limit override, one result of the town's money crunch is plain to see. The town pool won't open this summer. Town officials have already shuttered the 101 E. Lincoln St. facility in North Easton for the current season. Town Administrator Connor Read explained the decision in a February budget change memo. "Since the pandemic, the Pool has struggled programmatically to cover expenses through its program and membership fees," he wrote.