Kingston Water Board Approves Easement, Confronts 18-Item DEP Consent Order
Kingston water board takes on 18-item DEP consent order with bylaw change and meter testing topping the list.
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Scituate Bylaw Review Committee Sets Spring Town Meeting Push for General Bylaw Cleanup
Scituate's Bylaw Review Committee agreed to bring its general bylaw cleanup work to spring town meeting, setting a critical February 19 working session ahead of a February 23 joint review with the Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Planning Board.
Plymouth school subcommittee unanimously backs $133 million FY27 budget
Plymouth's Finance Committee school subcommittee unanimously recommended a $133.1 million FY27 Plymouth Public Schools budget, a 3.4 percent increase over the current year.
Hingham School Committee Votes to Start School Year September 1
HINGHAM -- January 29, 2026, Hingham School Committee unanimously approves a September 1 start to the 2026-27 school year, departing from the district's tradition of opening after Labor Day. The committee, meeting for the third of eight budget sessions, cited a September 7 Labor Day, the latest possible,
Carver ZBA Approves Oversized Garage With Special Permit and Rear Setback Variance
CARVER -- January 29, 2026, Carver Zoning Board unanimously approves oversized garage with combined special permit and variance at Wynnum Shores Drive. The board granted Ronald Menard of 2 Wynnum Shores Drive permission to build a 1,406-square-foot detached garage, double the 700 square feet allowed as of right,
Carver ZBA Approves Oversized Garage With Special Permit and Rear Setback Variance
CARVER -- January 29, 2026, Carver Zoning Board unanimously approves oversized garage with combined special permit and variance at Wynnum Shores Drive. The board granted Ronald Menard of 2 Wynnum Shores Drive permission to build a 1,406-square-foot detached garage, double the 700 square feet allowed as of right,
Kingston Capital Planning Committee Accepts Late Requests, Hears Fleet and Equipment Needs
Kingston Capital Planning Committee hears sweeping requests but takes no funding votes amid budget uncertainty.
Hingham Water Board Advances 3% Rate Hike and New $65 Capital Charge
HINGHAM -- January 28, 2026, Hingham water officials propose 3% rate increase and new $65 annual capital charge for single-family customers. The Board of Water Commissioners held a joint public hearing Wednesday with the Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Board to present the changes, which would take effect July 1,
Brockton Auditor Calls for Audit Committee, Open Checkbook Restoration at First 2026 Meeting
BROCKTON -- January 28, 2026, Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a sweeping financial reform pitch from City Auditor Dr. Clarkson at its January 28 meeting. Clarkson, who oversees approximately $618 million in city funding, called for a formal internal audit program, a new five-member audit committee with independent outside
Halifax Select Board Approves Town Green Events, Tables Hospital ALS Agreement
Halifax Select Board welcomes a new town administrator and hears a $50 million school maintenance pitch on the same night.