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Whitman Open Space Committee Approves 2026 Work Plan, Eyes May Deadlines

WHITMAN -- April 9, 2026, Whitman's Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Steering Committee adopted a detailed 2026 work plan at its April 9 meeting, assigning members to tasks spanning culvert inventories, invasive species policy, ADA audits, and park site evaluations. Member Jason DeRozier said the state-approved plan

Scituate Planning Board Approves Two ADUs, Sends Neilgate Stormwater Plan Back for Revisions

SCITUATE -- April 9, 2026, Scituate Planning Board approves two accessory dwelling units and continues a contested stormwater hearing. The board unanimously approved a special permit for a 1,255-square-foot detached ADU at 36 Grasshopper Lane for the Ferry Family Realty Trust, at 37.8 percent of the principal

Scituate Planning Board Approves Two ADUs, Sends Neilgate Stormwater Plan Back for Revisions

SCITUATE -- April 9, 2026, Scituate Planning Board approves two accessory dwelling units and continues a contested stormwater hearing. The board unanimously approved a special permit for a 1,255-square-foot detached ADU at 36 Grasshopper Lane for the Ferry Family Realty Trust, at 37.8 percent of the principal

Scituate Senior Center Director Announces Retirement at April Council on Aging Meeting

SCITUATE -- April 9, 2026, Scituate Council on Aging hears retirement news and a major regional merger disclosure at April 9 meeting. Director Linda Hayes, who has led the Scituate Senior Center for many years, announced she has filed retirement papers with approximately three months remaining, prompting board members to ask

Scituate Senior Center Director Announces Retirement at April Council on Aging Meeting

SCITUATE -- April 9, 2026, Scituate Council on Aging hears retirement news and a major regional merger disclosure at April 9 meeting. Director Linda Hayes, who has led the Scituate Senior Center for many years, announced she has filed retirement papers with approximately three months remaining, prompting board members to ask

Carver ZBA Grants Spring Street Frontage Variance, Clears Path for Home Construction

CARVER -- April 9, 2026, Carver's Zoning Board of Appeals granted a 40-foot frontage variance for a Route 44 eminent-domain remnant lot and continued a contested accessory dwelling unit case to May 27. The board voted unanimously on April 9 to uphold Building Commissioner Rod Palmer'

Bridgewater Conservation Commission Continues Three Wetland Filings to April 23 Meeting

BRIDGEWATER -- April 9, 2026, Bridgewater Conservation Commission continued all three pending wetland filings and opened a new hearing for a proposed O'Reilly Auto Parts site at 292 Bedford Street. Chair Marilyn McDonald and members Deb Johnson, Laurie Keene, and Eileen Prisco voted 4-0 each to continue notices

Whitman DPW Commission backs $970,000 in water and sewer capital for town meeting

WHITMAN -- April 8, 2026, Whitman DPW Commission advances nearly $1 million in water and sewer capital articles for the May 4 Annual Town Meeting. Water Superintendent Dave Cook presented four articles funded entirely from the enterprise account: $45,000 for a permanent generator at Belcher Drive, $49,900 to replace

Whitman Council on Aging Approves March Report, Sets May 13 Meeting

WHITMAN -- April 8, 2026, Whitman Council on Aging approves March director's report highlighting record St. Patrick's Day turnout. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to accept minutes, financials, and a director's report describing a March calendar that included a St. Patrick's Day lunch

Millis Finance Committee Reviews $48.2 Million FY27 Budget and $1.2 Million Water Meter Plan

PLYMOUTH -- April 8, 2026, Millis Finance Committee reviews $48.2 million FY27 budget and $1.2 million DEP-mandated water meter replacement. The committee met April 8 for a lengthy session at which Town Administrator Mike and Finance Director Jody presented a proposed budget of $48,200,583, reflecting 3.

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