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Whitman Housing Authority Approves Solar Program Talks, Writes Off $19,220 in Rent

WHITMAN -- June 8, 2026, Whitman Housing Authority moves toward solar panels and clears a slate of year-end financial actions. The board voted unanimously at its June 8 meeting to write off $19,219 in uncollectable fiscal year 2026 rent, $16,998 from court evictions, $2,129 from the state

Whitman Board of Health Renews Health Agent Contract, Sets September Hazardous Waste Day

WHITMAN -- June 8, 2026, Whitman Board of Health renews health agent's contract and will host a regional hazardous waste day September 12. The three-member board voted unanimously Monday to approve health agent Dan Kelly's fiscal year 2027 contract. Kelly reported a confirmed local case of

West Bridgewater School Committee Approves Superintendent Bodwell's Evaluation 5-0

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- June 8, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee rates Superintendent Scott Bodwell proficient overall but flags management and operations as a formal area of concern. The committee voted 5-0 at its June 8 meeting to approve Bodwell's annual evaluation, which was compiled from four current members

West Bridgewater School Committee Approves Superintendent Bodwell's Evaluation 5-0

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- June 8, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee rates Superintendent Scott Bodwell proficient overall but flags management and operations as a formal area of concern. The committee voted 5-0 at its June 8 meeting to approve Bodwell's annual evaluation, which was compiled from four current members

Marshfield Housing Authority accepts two CPC grants, pursues $80,000 state match

MARSHFIELD -- June 8, 2026, Marshfield Housing Authority accepts two CPC grants and pursues up to $80,000 in state matching funds. The board unanimously approved a $55,000 Community Preservation Committee grant for cupola renovation at Grace Rider and a second CPC grant of slightly less than $25,000 for

Marshfield Housing Authority accepts two CPC grants, pursues $80,000 state match

MARSHFIELD -- June 8, 2026, Marshfield Housing Authority accepts two CPC grants and pursues up to $80,000 in state matching funds. The board unanimously approved a $55,000 Community Preservation Committee grant for cupola renovation at Grace Rider and a second CPC grant of slightly less than $25,000 for

Lakeville Voters Approve $38.2M Budget, Reject Multiple School Funding Amendments

LAKEVILLE -- June 8, 2026, Lakeville Annual Town Meeting approves a $38.25 million fiscal 2027 budget and adopts a suite of new bylaws, but defeats every amendment seeking to shift more money to the regional school district. Voters on June 8 passed the base operating budget by majority after rejecting

Hanson Planning Board reorganizes, closes Main Street sidewalk hearing ahead of grant deadline

HANSON -- June 8, 2026, Hanson Planning Board reorganizes under new Chair Kevin Cohen and advances Main Street sidewalk project. The board, meeting for the first time since the town election, unanimously elected Kevin Cohen as chair, Robinson as vice chair, and newly seated member Robert Huebner as clerk at the

Hanson Planning Board reorganizes, closes Main Street sidewalk hearing ahead of grant deadline

HANSON -- June 8, 2026, Hanson Planning Board reorganizes under new Chair Kevin Cohen and advances Main Street sidewalk project. The board, meeting for the first time since the town election, unanimously elected Kevin Cohen as chair, Robinson as vice chair, and newly seated member Robert Huebner as clerk at the

Halifax ZBA Approves Three Petitions, Delays Cedar Lane Lot Ruling to July

HALIFAX -- June 8, 2026, Halifax Zoning Board approves three applications, delays Cedar Lane decision for a third time. The board voted unanimously Monday to approve a replacement dwelling at 59 Paradise Lane, a 1,440-square-foot garage special permit at 424 Thompson Street for applicant CJ Mallet, and a

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