Scituate Zoning Board Approves Two Minot Neighborhood Raise-and-Rebuild Projects
Scituate Zoning Board approves two Minot-area raise-and-rebuild projects and adopts new application standards.
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Whitman Economic Development Committee Eyes Expedited Permitting Reform and Battery Storage Revenue
WHITMAN -- February 19, 2026, Whitman's Economic Development Committee mapped out a spring agenda focused on permitting reform and battery storage revenue at its February 19 meeting. The five-member panel reviewed a state guidebook on expedited permitting and discussed the 43D program with Jason Derogier, a senior planner
West Bridgewater Finance Committee Reviews Six FY27 Budgets, Targets April Vote
WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 19, 2026, West Bridgewater Finance Committee reviews six departmental budgets ahead of April vote. The committee heard fiscal year 2027 spending plans at its February 19 meeting, with the water department budget drawing the most attention due to three one-time cost drivers: a transition-assistance line
Halifax Board of Health hires Tighe & Bond to review Marilyn's Landing landfill plan
Halifax Board of Health unanimously hires Tighe & Bond to independently review the Marilyn's Landing landfill remediation plan.
Plymouth Board of Health Advances Kratom Ban, Adopts New Tobacco Rules
Plymouth Board of Health moves toward banning all kratom sales in town after hearing from bereaved parents.
Hanson Conservation Commission Continues Lake Home Hearing, Approves Girl Scout Trail Signs
HANSON -- February 18, 2026, Hanson Conservation Commission approves Girl Scout trail signs and weighs community service deal after illegal wetland tree cutting. The commission voted 4-0 Wednesday to approve a Leave No Trace sign project proposed by Girl Scout Troop 82684 for conservation properties including the Plymouth County Hospital
Hull Select Board votes 3-2 to raise parking sticker fees to $20
HULL -- February 18, 2026, Hull Select Board raises resident parking sticker fees for the first time since 2012. The board voted 3-2 Wednesday to set annual restricted parking stickers at $20, up from $14, and visitor passes at $20, up from $14, while adopting a senior rate of $10,
West Bridgewater Select Board fills Planning Board seat, orders safety hearing for busy intersection
WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 18, 2026, West Bridgewater Select Board appoints new Planning Board member and advances four-way stop study at crash-heavy intersection. The board unanimously appointed Sarah Conley, a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official, to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy through April 2027, replacing a member
Planning Board Continues 600 Manley Street Special Permit Hearing to March 4
WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 18, 2026, West Bridgewater Planning Board continues 600 Manley Street special permit hearing to March 4. The board, meeting for the first time in recent memory with a full five members following the addition of new member Sarah Connolly, voted unanimously to continue the hearing after engineer
Carver Conservation Commission withdraws cranberry bog zoning article, cites process gaps
CARVER -- February 18, 2026, Carver Conservation Commission pulls cranberry bog zoning article and opens barn demolition process at light February meeting. Resident Sarah Hewens told the commission Wednesday she is withdrawing a proposed annual town meeting warrant article that would have barred approval of house lots with more than 30