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Norwell boil water order continues after E. coli detected in sample

Norwell remains under a boil water order after E. coli was detected in a town water sample, with officials issuing a second urgent bottled-water update late July 9. The town's News Flash feed posted boil water instructions July 8, a situation also confirmed by WCVB in "Boil water adviso…

Carver Conservation Commission Awards Fence Contract to Trip Fence at $14,400

Carver Conservation Commission awards $14,400 fence contract and eyes open space acquisition fund.

Plymouth Planning Board Directs Staff to Draft Senior Housing and Industrial Zoning Articles

Plymouth Planning Board unanimously directs staff to overhaul senior housing and industrial zoning bylaws ahead of October town meeting. The board voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to approve June 24 minutes before turning to two unanimous directives at its July 8 session.

Hull Select Board Approves James Ave Beach Appraisal, Railroad Bed License in Unanimous Votes

HULL — July 8, 2026 — Hull Select Board authorizes James Ave Beach appraisal and approves railroad bed restoration license. The board voted 5-0 at its July 8 meeting to direct Town Counsel Adam Brodsky to commission an appraisal of the disputed James Ave Beach access strip, the first procedural step

Hull Planning Board Unanimously Votes Into Closed Session on Nantasket Avenue Appeal

HULL — July 8, 2026 — Hull Planning Board enters executive session on Nantasket Avenue permitting appeal. The board convened by Zoom on July 8 for a brief open session before voting unanimously — 5 to 0 — to close to the public to discuss litigation strategy on a permitting appeal involving properties at

Abington Finance Committee Approves $1.157 Million in Year-End Budget Transfers

ABINGTON — July 8, 2026 — Abington Finance Committee approves $1.157 million in year-end transfers and warns free cash will be scarce heading into FY27. The committee, meeting July 8 for the first time since spring Town Meeting, voted unanimously to shift funds across general fund accounts to cover overruns

Whitman DPW Denies Water Bill Abatement, Warns of Sewer Capacity Crunch

WHITMAN — July 8, 2026 — Whitman DPW commission denies water billing abatement and warns sewer capacity may be nearing its contractual ceiling amid development pressure. The board voted unanimously at its July 8 meeting to deny an abatement request from the account tied to 78 Webster Street, where an estimated $1,

Library Launches Week of Summer Events as Watering Restrictions Continue

Wareham enters mid-July with active outdoor watering restrictions and beach closures still in place townwide. The Wareham Free Library opens a busy stretch of programming, starting Wednesday, July 8, with "Stories of Fenway Park" featuring Nancy Franks, followed by Laser Tag in the Libr…

Crews Search Plymouth Pond for Missing Swimmer

Search crews responded to Charge Pond in Plymouth after a swimmer was reported missing Wednesday, with the Abington Fire Department assisting, according to WCVB and NBC Boston. Meanwhile, a Discovery Channel crew was seen filming a Shark Week special in town, Boston 25 News reported. In…

Norwell Issues Urgent Boil Water Order Amid Escalating Water Restrictions

Norwell issued an urgent boil water order on July 8, escalating water concerns that began with Tier 4 restrictions imposed June 17. Town officials posted instructions directing residents to boil tap water before drinking or cooking while the order remains active. Meanwhile, the Norwell …

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