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West Bridgewater School Committee Advances $169.6 Million School Project Ahead of Town Vote

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- January 13, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee votes unanimously to continue school choice program and accept amended scheduling contract language ahead of Saturday's critical building project vote. Superintendent Mark Bodwell presented a detailed update on the $169.6 million MSBA-backed elementary school consolidation project, which

West Bridgewater School Committee Advances $169.6 Million School Project Ahead of Town Vote

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- January 13, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee votes unanimously to continue school choice program and accept amended scheduling contract language ahead of Saturday's critical building project vote. Superintendent Mark Bodwell presented a detailed update on the $169.6 million MSBA-backed elementary school consolidation project, which

Plympton Board of Health Sets January 27 Hearing on Title 5 Regulation Updates

PLYMPTON -- January 13, 2026, Plympton Board of Health sets January 27 hearing on Supplemental Title 5 and fee schedule updates. Meeting Tuesday with Chair Brad Cronin and Health Agent Kevin Ford both absent, members Art Morin and Jared Anderson, along with administrative assistant Kathy Ferguson, approved December 9 minutes 3-

Carver Planning Board explores Chapter 40R district to satisfy state housing mandate

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Planning Board opens conversation on Chapter 40R smart-growth district as alternative to MBTA Communities mandate. Consultants Judy Barrett and Lily of the Barrett Group, re-engaged under a second technical assistance grant, walked the board through the mechanics of Chapter 40R, the MBTA Communities

Carver Planning Board explores Chapter 40R district to satisfy state housing mandate

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Planning Board opens conversation on Chapter 40R smart-growth district as alternative to MBTA Communities mandate. Consultants Judy Barrett and Lily of the Barrett Group, re-engaged under a second technical assistance grant, walked the board through the mechanics of Chapter 40R, the MBTA Communities

Carver Redevelopment Authority: Green Business Park Stalled Awaiting Land Court Ruling

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Redevelopment Authority finds Green Business Park at a full standstill as Land Court appeal and water district fight drag on. Meeting on January 13, Chair Joanna Layton read aloud November 2025 minutes from developer George McLaughlin of Route 44 LLC, who told the board his

Select Board Rehires Peter Morin, Splits On TA Search Panel

Marshfield Select Board splits 2-1 on town administrator search process.

Bridgewater Finance Committee Approves Capital Plan Over Member's IT Objections

Bridgewater Finance Committee approves $1.58 million in capital spending and accepts two charitable donations, 4-1.

Hingham School Committee approves $500,000 boost to emergency repair fund

HINGHAM -- January 12, 2026, Hingham School Committee unanimously approved a warrant article Monday seeking $500,000 more for its extraordinary capital repair fund, which would bring the total to $1 million ahead of town meeting. Director of Facilities Matthew Mann detailed emergency boiler repairs at Hingham High School, where cracked

Hanson Planning Board Targets Highway Facility Upgrade, Park Grant in 2026 Work Plan

HANSON -- January 12, 2026, Hanson Planning Board sets highway facility overhaul and High Street Park as top 2026 priorities. The four-member board, meeting January 12 without member Benonado, backed Town Planner Tony Amico's push to scope a highway department building replacement at between $3 million and $5

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