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Hingham Water Board Awards $2.3 Million AMI Contract to Ty Sales

HINGHAM -- May 19, 2026, Hingham approves $2.3 million water meter upgrade and activates drought restrictions. The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 Tuesday to award a 36-month advanced metering infrastructure contract to Ty Sales, LLC, of Sudbury, in an amount not to exceed $2,298,153.

Hanson Select Board Orders Belgian Malinois Euthanized After Multiple Neighbor Attacks

HANSON -- May 19, 2026, Hanson Select Board reorganizes under new chair Laura Kemet and unanimously orders a Belgian Malinois euthanized after a second dangerous dog hearing on Birch Park Drive. The board, which also welcomed newly elected member Frank Malissi and swore in Police Officer Noah Rigaldo at its May

Halifax COA Board Plans for Staffing Crisis After Override Fails by 153 Votes

HALIFAX -- May 19, 2026, Halifax Council on Aging grapples with staffing and safety gaps after override fails by 153 votes. The board met May 19 and confronted the operational fallout from a failed Proposition 2½ override that left the Council on Aging with an approved town meeting budget of just

East Bridgewater School Committee Elects Pennington Chair, Adopts New District Mission Statement

EAST BRIDGEWATER -- May 19, 2026, East Bridgewater School Committee reorganizes for 2026-2027, electing Ellen Pennington chair. The committee unanimously elected Pennington as chairperson, Dan Pico as vice chair, and Crystal Hudson as secretary at its May 19 reorganization meeting, with Superintendent Dr. Gina Williams designated treasurer per longstanding practice.

Carver Select Board Advances 40R Housing Application, Presses for Water Study First

CARVER -- May 19, 2026, Carver advances 40R smart-growth zoning review as officials press for water and fiscal studies before town meeting. Town Planner Sean Lewis told the Select Board at its May 19 meeting that a sub-districting strategy to reduce the maximum unit count on a roughly 30-

Carver Select Board Advances 40R Housing Application, Presses for Water Study First

CARVER -- May 19, 2026, Carver advances 40R smart-growth zoning review as officials press for water and fiscal studies before town meeting. Town Planner Sean Lewis told the Select Board at its May 19 meeting that a sub-districting strategy to reduce the maximum unit count on a roughly 30-

Brockton School Committee votes $255 million school budget over mayor's objection

BROCKTON -- May 19, 2026, Brockton School Committee recommends $255 million school budget as mayor vows to forward a lower number to the City Council. The committee voted 6-1 Tuesday to recommend net school spending of $255,525,806 and a non-net budget of $24,422,667 for FY2026-

Whitman Zoning Board Unanimously Approves Wild Turkey Lane Accessory Dwelling Unit

WHITMAN -- May 18, 2026, Whitman Zoning Board approves a second-floor accessory dwelling unit at 9 Wild Turkey Lane. The board voted 5-0 at its May 18 meeting to grant site plan approval to owner Oliver Onesco for a one-bedroom ADU, roughly 500 square feet, to be built

Whitman Board of Health Reorganizes, Eyes Pay Hike for After-Hours Assistant Inspector

WHITMAN -- May 18, 2026, Whitman Board of Health reorganizes for 2026-2027 and flags pay review for assistant inspector. The board elected Danielle Clancy as chair, Jamie Rotten as vice chair, and Dawn Barley as clerk at its May 18 meeting, each on 2-0 votes with the respective nominee

North Reading School Committee Votes Unanimously to Approve 2026-27 Meeting Calendar

SCITUATE -- May 18, 2026, North Reading School Committee advances modular classroom plan and approves 2026-27 calendar. The committee voted unanimously Monday to approve next year's meeting calendar, adjusting the November date to November 30 to avoid Thanksgiving week, and voted 4-0 to send a letter supporting

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