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Planning Board Continues 96 Main Street Mixed-Use Hearing to May Pending Water Study

BRIDGEWATER -- March 18, 2026, Bridgewater Planning Board continues 96 Main Street mixed-use hearing to May, citing water study and engineering gaps. The board voted 5-0 on March 18 to push the first public hearing for a proposed 16-unit condominium and three-unit commercial building at 96 Main

Abington Finance Committee Sets $3.4 Million Override Ballot Amounts in 5-2 Vote

ABINGTON -- March 18, 2026, Abington Finance Committee votes 5-2 to set $3.4 million in override amounts across seven town departments. The committee approved ballot figures totaling $3,413,020 at its March 18 meeting, with the school department receiving the largest share at $1,622,114, followed by

Abington Finance Committee Sets $3.4 Million Override Ballot Amounts in 5-2 Vote

ABINGTON -- March 18, 2026, Abington Finance Committee votes 5-2 to set $3.4 million in override amounts across seven town departments. The committee approved ballot figures totaling $3,413,020 at its March 18 meeting, with the school department receiving the largest share at $1,622,114, followed by

Lakeville board approves $4.9 million three-year override, sets May 19 vote

Lakeville sets May 19 vote on $4.9 million, three-year override. The Select Board and Finance Committee voted jointly to pursue a Proposition 2½ override totaling $4,915,700 across fiscal 2027-2029, split into three standalone ballot questions worth $2,615,700, $1.3 million and $1 million.

Lakeville Select Board Hires New Town Counsel, Joins Mayflower Health

Lakeville Select Board hires new town counsel and joins Mayflower health group. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday to award the town's legal services contract to Mead, Tellerman and Costa, ending a roughly two-decade relationship with KP Law effective July 31, 2026.

Lakeville Select Board Approves $4.9 Million Override, Sets May 19 Vote

Lakeville boards vote to put a $4.9 million, three-year override to voters on May 19.

Brockton Subcommittee Warns Stadium Turf Could Fail Safety Test This Summer

Brockton's athletic subcommittee hears urgent warnings on crumbling facilities and deep staffing cuts.

Plymouth Select Board Names New Cemetery, Fills Seven Board Seats at Packed March Meeting

Plymouth Select Board fills seven committee seats, names new cemetery, and advances town meeting date change.

Whitman Board of Assessors approves $270,000 motor vehicle excise commitment

WHITMAN -- March 17, 2026, Whitman Board of Assessors approved more than $278,000 in tax commitments and exemptions at its March 17 meeting. The board's largest action was a unanimous vote authorizing motor vehicle excise Commitment Number 2 totaling $270,534.25, which staff noted was too large

Whitman Finance Committee Splits Repair Bill, Eyes $500,000 Budget Gap

WHITMAN -- March 17, 2026, Whitman Finance Committee votes to split a $11,730 HVAC repair bill and hears a sobering fiscal year 2027 budget briefing. The committee voted 5-0 Tuesday to transfer $5,865 from the town's reserve fund to facilities line item 01192-2000-585, directing

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