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Carver ZBA Approves Oversized Garage With Special Permit and Rear Setback Variance

CARVER -- January 29, 2026, Carver Zoning Board unanimously approves oversized garage with combined special permit and variance at Wynnum Shores Drive. The board granted Ronald Menard of 2 Wynnum Shores Drive permission to build a 1,406-square-foot detached garage, double the 700 square feet allowed as of right,

Kingston Capital Planning Committee Accepts Late Requests, Hears Fleet and Equipment Needs

Kingston Capital Planning Committee hears sweeping requests but takes no funding votes amid budget uncertainty.

Hingham Water Board Advances 3% Rate Hike and New $65 Capital Charge

HINGHAM -- January 28, 2026, Hingham water officials propose 3% rate increase and new $65 annual capital charge for single-family customers. The Board of Water Commissioners held a joint public hearing Wednesday with the Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Board to present the changes, which would take effect July 1,

Brockton Auditor Calls for Audit Committee, Open Checkbook Restoration at First 2026 Meeting

BROCKTON -- January 28, 2026, Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a sweeping financial reform pitch from City Auditor Dr. Clarkson at its January 28 meeting. Clarkson, who oversees approximately $618 million in city funding, called for a formal internal audit program, a new five-member audit committee with independent outside

Halifax Select Board Approves Town Green Events, Tables Hospital ALS Agreement

Halifax Select Board welcomes a new town administrator and hears a $50 million school maintenance pitch on the same night.

Halifax Conservation Commission approves 9 Eighth Avenue yard restoration plan

Halifax Conservation Commission clears a lakeside yard restoration and pushes Amanda's Way duplex hearings to February.

Hingham Select Board Approves $75,000 Pavement Contract, Clears Town Meeting Warrant Articles

HINGHAM -- January 27, 2026, Hingham Select Board unanimously clears ten town meeting articles and approves a $75,000 pavement marking contract at its January 27 meeting. Town Administrator Tom Mayo reported that FY27 departmental budget requests came in at $38,447,617, roughly $60,000 under the town's

Hanson Select Board votes to pursue veteran services district with Hanover

HANSON -- January 27, 2026, Hanson Select Board authorizes veteran services district talks with Hanover, ratifies officer termination. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to direct Town Administrator Lisa Green to negotiate a shared veteran services officer district with the Town of Hanover, following the dismissal of a second consecutive veteran services

Whitman Select Board Declines $1.5 Million Farm Parcel, Clears Path for Industrial Park

WHITMAN -- January 27, 2026, Whitman Select Board declines a $1.5 million farm parcel and advances budget and property decisions. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to waive its right of first refusal on a 26.66-acre Chapter 61A agricultural parcel at Bedford Street, Map 25D-335, allowing a prospective

Whitman Finance Committee reviews IT budget and pushes for software overhaul

WHITMAN -- January 27, 2026, Whitman Finance Committee hears twin calls to replace the town's outdated financial management software. IT Director Josh McNeil and newly appointed Town Accountant Jennifer each appeared before the committee January 27 to present their FY27 budgets, separately describing a pre-2012 financial system that

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