Sign in Subscribe

Dave Watkins

Carver Select Board Votes to Hire Deputy Chief Eric Jermaine as Next Fire Chief

CARVER -- February 3, 2026, Carver Select Board unanimously votes to negotiate contract with Deputy Chief Eric Jermaine as next fire chief. The board moved quickly Tuesday to advance Jermaine, a 20-year department veteran, after outgoing Chief Scott Weston's retirement prompted what members called a model succession process.

Marshfield Planning Board continues Marine Street subdivision hearing

Marshfield Planning Board continues Marine Street subdivision hearing to February 23 pending barn setback fix. Vice Chairman Katharine O'Donnell chaired in the absence of Chairman Michael Biviano Jr., with Fred Monaco, Kevin Cantwell and Nik Pappastratis voting 4-0 on all motions.

Kingston School Committee Holds Budget at 4.82 Percent Amid Override Concerns

Kingston School Committee holds its budget at 4.82 percent as Proposition 2.5 override looms.

Kingston Board of Health tables restaurant grading, approves new assistant health agent

Kingston Board of Health debates public restaurant grading and hears of three tobacco violations.

Halifax Finance Committee to prepare three budget scenarios for town meeting

Halifax Finance Committee opens budget season with three-scenario approach, possible override on the table.

Scituate Conservation Commission Rejects 42 Crescent Mitigation, Weighs Enforcement

Scituate Conservation Commission stalls on 42 Crescent enforcement while closing two residential hearings.

Scituate Schools Propose $55 Million FY27 Budget With No Staff Cuts

Scituate schools propose a $55 million FY27 budget built on level staffing and a 4.57 percent spending increase.

Scituate School Committee Approves Needs Assessment Contract to Guide Superintendent Search

Scituate School Committee unanimously approved a district needs assessment contract, a new dramatic arts curriculum, and an interim principal contract at its February 2 meeting.

Whitman Zoning Board Advances ADU and Special Permit Bylaw Changes to Town Meeting

WHITMAN -- February 2, 2026, Whitman's Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously twice Monday to send zoning bylaw amendments to town meeting. The board voted 5-0 to propose updates to the town's accessory dwelling unit bylaw, removing provisions the state Attorney General struck down in October,

School Committee Eyes New MSBA Application After Town Rejects Elementary School Project

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 2, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee pivots to capital maintenance after voters soundly reject new elementary school. At the February 2 meeting, Superintendent John Bodwell reported that a January 31 special town meeting rejected the proposed K-6 school at the Roselle McDonald site with just over

All Plymouth County towns we cover · Every Massachusetts town on the Townbrief network.