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Whitman Finance Committee eyes $1.48 million deficit as school debt costs mount

WHITMAN -- February 3, 2026, Whitman Finance Committee hears of a $1.48 million deficit and rising school construction debt costs. Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter and Treasurer-Collector Deborah Donahue presented draft fiscal year 2027 budget figures at the February 3 Finance Committee meeting, with the projected shortfall climbing to

Whitman Conservation Commission advances draft wetlands bylaw, plans dam steering committee

WHITMAN -- February 3, 2026, Whitman Conservation Commission reviews draft local wetlands bylaw and plans dam committee presentation. The commission spent its February 3 meeting working through a color-coded draft bylaw modeled on East Bridgewater's wetlands regulations, debating a fee schedule that would set a $100 flat fee

Conservation Commission Opens Hearing on 11-Lot Subdivision, Flags Buffer Zone Concerns

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 3, 2026, West Bridgewater Conservation Commission opens hearing on 11-lot subdivision while advancing two other commercial projects. The commission voted unanimously at its February 3 meeting to hire a Section 53G outside engineering reviewer and continue the public hearing for a proposed 11-lot residential subdivision

Plympton Planning Board Approves Signs for Kakadis Express and New Preschool

PLYMPTON -- February 3, 2026, Plympton Planning Board unanimously approved sign permits for two Main Street businesses at its February 3 meeting. Emma Battles of Brenner Signs, Plymouth, appeared before the board to submit applications on behalf of Kakadis Express and a new preschool called Asher Sandbox, both at the same

Hingham Finance Committee Recommends Six FY27 Budgets, Advances Two Warrant Articles

HINGHAM -- February 3, 2026, Hingham's Finance Committee recommended roughly $9.6 million in combined departmental appropriations at its February 3 meeting, covering six departments and two employee benefits accounts. The committee approved budgets for the Center for Active Living at $451,800, Veteran Services at $277,789, the

Carver Select Board Votes to Hire Deputy Chief Eric Jermaine as Next Fire Chief

CARVER -- February 3, 2026, Carver Select Board unanimously votes to negotiate contract with Deputy Chief Eric Jermaine as next fire chief. The board moved quickly Tuesday to advance Jermaine, a 20-year department veteran, after outgoing Chief Scott Weston's retirement prompted what members called a model succession process.

Marshfield Planning Board continues Marine Street subdivision hearing

Marshfield Planning Board continues Marine Street subdivision hearing to February 23 pending barn setback fix. Vice Chairman Katharine O'Donnell chaired in the absence of Chairman Michael Biviano Jr., with Fred Monaco, Kevin Cantwell and Nik Pappastratis voting 4-0 on all motions.

Kingston School Committee Holds Budget at 4.82 Percent Amid Override Concerns

Kingston School Committee holds its budget at 4.82 percent as Proposition 2.5 override looms.

Kingston Board of Health tables restaurant grading, approves new assistant health agent

Kingston Board of Health debates public restaurant grading and hears of three tobacco violations.

Halifax Finance Committee to prepare three budget scenarios for town meeting

Halifax Finance Committee opens budget season with three-scenario approach, possible override on the table.

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