Bridgewater Board of Health sets monthly schedule, awaits third member and chair
Bridgewater's Board of Health held its first structured organizational meeting in years, agreeing to convene on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
Dave Watkins
Hull Select Board backs Town Hall relocation plans, advances balanced FY27 budget
HULL -- February 25, 2026, Hull Select Board reviews $3.2 million Town Hall relocation design and a balanced $56.6 million FY27 budget. OPM Brian LaRoche and architect Jeremy Tobin of BH Plus A presented preliminary schematic plans for converting the Memorial Middle School into Hull's new municipal
Scituate Select Board moves St. Patrick's Parade, approves Mordecai Lincoln lease RFP
Scituate Select Board unanimously postponed the St. Patrick's Day Parade and approved a string of capital and policy measures at its February 24 meeting, held as a major snowstorm cut power to 44 percent of town properties.
Hingham Select Board Backs Health Stipend, Splits on Real Estate Transfer Fee
HINGHAM -- February 24, 2026, Hingham Select Board unanimously backs one-year employee health care stipend and splits 2-1 to advance a real estate transfer fee home rule petition. Meeting remotely on February 24, Chair William Ramsey and members Liz Klene and Julie Strehle approved Article FF, a one-time
Scituate Zoning Board Approves Two Minot Neighborhood Raise-and-Rebuild Projects
Scituate Zoning Board approves two Minot-area raise-and-rebuild projects and adopts new application standards.
Whitman Economic Development Committee Eyes Expedited Permitting Reform and Battery Storage Revenue
WHITMAN -- February 19, 2026, Whitman's Economic Development Committee mapped out a spring agenda focused on permitting reform and battery storage revenue at its February 19 meeting. The five-member panel reviewed a state guidebook on expedited permitting and discussed the 43D program with Jason Derogier, a senior planner
West Bridgewater Finance Committee Reviews Six FY27 Budgets, Targets April Vote
WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 19, 2026, West Bridgewater Finance Committee reviews six departmental budgets ahead of April vote. The committee heard fiscal year 2027 spending plans at its February 19 meeting, with the water department budget drawing the most attention due to three one-time cost drivers: a transition-assistance line
Halifax Board of Health hires Tighe & Bond to review Marilyn's Landing landfill plan
Halifax Board of Health unanimously hires Tighe & Bond to independently review the Marilyn's Landing landfill remediation plan.
Plymouth Board of Health Advances Kratom Ban, Adopts New Tobacco Rules
Plymouth Board of Health moves toward banning all kratom sales in town after hearing from bereaved parents.
Hanson Conservation Commission Continues Lake Home Hearing, Approves Girl Scout Trail Signs
HANSON -- February 18, 2026, Hanson Conservation Commission approves Girl Scout trail signs and weighs community service deal after illegal wetland tree cutting. The commission voted 4-0 Wednesday to approve a Leave No Trace sign project proposed by Girl Scout Troop 82684 for conservation properties including the Plymouth County Hospital