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Abington Board of Health Authorizes Temporary Part-Time Health Agent Appointment

ABINGTON -- June 1, 2026, Abington Board of Health names interim agent, defers kratom ban vote. The board voted unanimously at its June 1 meeting to authorize Dan Kelly of the Whitman Health Department to serve as temporary part-time health agent, four and a half hours each Friday, while the

Planning Board Approves Phased Construction Plan for 54-Unit Senior Housing Project

EAST BRIDGEWATER -- June 1, 2026, East Bridgewater Planning Board unanimously approves phased construction for a 54-unit senior housing development and recommends a building permit for a Girl Scout camp pool. The board voted without dissent Monday to allow a three-phase build-out of Riddlebrook Acres at 227 Wallace

Marshfield Registrars Vote 2-1 to Invalidate Eric Kelly Recall Petition

MARSHFIELD -- May 29, 2026, Marshfield registrars voted 2-1 to void the recall petition against Select Board member Eric Kelly over a missing official seal. Acting Chair Walter Sterling and Registrar Dave Kolar ruled Thursday that the April 2026 recall petition failed to satisfy the requirements of Chapter C, Article

Scituate Planning Board Delays South River Marina Hearing Until September

SCITUATE -- May 28, 2026, Scituate Planning Board extends South River Marina hearing to September, citing DEP delay. The board voted unanimously at its May 28 meeting to continue the public hearing on the mixed-use South River Marina development at 21 Central Avenue and 7 Marshfield Avenue in the Hummerrock

Plympton ZBA Closes 40B Hearing, Sets June 25 Vote on 60-Unit Development

PLYMPTON -- May 28, 2026, Plympton's Zoning Board of Appeals closed the public hearing on SLT Construction Corp.'s Chapter 40B application for a 60-unit duplex development and set a June 25 noon meeting to review a draft decision and take a final vote. The board, which

Plympton ZBA Closes 40B Hearing, Sets June 25 Vote on 60-Unit Development

PLYMPTON -- May 28, 2026, Plympton's Zoning Board of Appeals closed the public hearing on SLT Construction Corp.'s Chapter 40B application for a 60-unit duplex development and set a June 25 noon meeting to review a draft decision and take a final vote. The board, which

Middleborough School Committee Picks Four Finalists for Interim Superintendent

MIDDLEBOROUGH -- May 28, 2026, Middleborough School Committee votes unanimously to interview four finalists for interim superintendent on June 3. The committee, meeting in special session May 28, narrowed a field of nine applicants, an unusually large pool for a one-week-open interim search, to Eric Chaffee, Tracy Curly, David

Marshfield Select Board Approves Five Town Administrator Finalists for June Interviews

MARSHFIELD -- May 28, 2026, Marshfield Select Board advances five town administrator finalists and hears bleak override options ahead of June 15 town meeting. The two-member board voted 2-0 Wednesday to schedule interviews by June 12 with Peter Caruso of Millville, Edward "Ted" Langell of Weymouth, Daniel

Marshfield Schools Detail 110 Pink Slips, Three-Tier Cut Plan Ahead of Override Vote

MARSHFIELD -- May 28, 2026, Marshfield schools warn of 110 pink slips and cuts across all grade levels without an override. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan and Assistant Superintendent Tom Miller presented a three-tiered framework of proposed reductions to the Advisory Board Wednesday, tied to a town structural deficit the school

Marshfield Schools Detail 110 Pink Slips, Three-Tier Cut Plan Ahead of Override Vote

MARSHFIELD -- May 28, 2026, Marshfield schools warn of 110 pink slips and cuts across all grade levels without an override. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan and Assistant Superintendent Tom Miller presented a three-tiered framework of proposed reductions to the Advisory Board Wednesday, tied to a town structural deficit the school

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