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Regional School District 16 board approves superintendent contract and four new staff hires. Superintendent Michael P. Yamin's one-year contract for 2026-2027 was unanimously approved, along with hiring of four educators: Kate Mooney as teacher for Laurel Ledge Elementary at $51,310, Jaclyn

Board of Recreation approves $15,113.72 in combined bill payments. The board unanimously approved $7,750.18 from Park Development and $7,363.54 in general bills. Director Christopher Moffo updated the board on summer camps, the Fiber Arts program, the Spring Fling event, Hawks Hoops and Skyhawks

Anti-Blight Commission continues oversight of Rek Lane properties amid slow remediation progress. The commission unanimously approved the April 2 meeting minutes, with Chairman Carey Fitzgerald and member Larry Rifkin present, alongside Chesprocott representatives Kayliana and Geno. A status update

Prospect Town Council confronts $1.5 million General Fund deficit, explores Tax Anticipation Note borrowing. Auditor Dave Cappelletti reported declining fund balance with Board of Education costs up $2 million against $1 million in tax increases. Mayor Robert Chatfield plans to hold a Town Meeting

Prospect Town Council finalizes police and library budgets in cuts and restorations. The Town Council approved the Police Department budget unanimously at $1,437,655.59 after cutting $9,000 from initial proposals, including reductions to officers ($4,000), supplies ($3,000), and vehicle computer