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Hingham Water Board Approves $1.31 Million Design Contract for Tank and Pump Station

HINGHAM -- January 13, 2026, Hingham Water Commissioners approve $1.31 million contract and set public hearing on rate increase. The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an agreement with Apex Companies LLC, through its subsidiary Environmental Partners Group LLC, for final design, bidding, and construction services for

Hanson Select Board Appoints Interim Veterans Officer, Advances EV Charger Renovation

HANSON -- January 13, 2026, Hanson Select Board opens 2026 with a dozen unanimous votes, including an interim veterans officer appointment. The board appointed Terrence O'Keeffe, the Hanover veterans service officer, as Hanson's interim VSO after the position sat vacant since mid-December; Town Administrator Lisa Green

Housing Authority Approves CO Detector Bypass, $6,105 Wiring Change Order

WHITMAN -- January 13, 2026, Whitman Housing Authority bypasses bidding for $25,000 CO detector replacement and approves $6,105 wiring change order. Meeting with three of four members present on January 13, the board approved a DCAMM waiver to skip the standard bidding and advertising process under MGL Chapter 149

Whitman Finance Committee Reviews Police, Board of Health FY27 Budget Requests

WHITMAN -- January 13, 2026, Whitman Finance Committee reviews flat-funded police and Board of Health budgets amid program cuts and staffing concerns. Police Chief Tim Hanlon told the committee at its January 13 meeting that unfilled shifts fell to 216 in FY25, down from more than 300 the prior year,

West Bridgewater School Committee Advances $169.6 Million School Project Ahead of Town Vote

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- January 13, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee votes unanimously to continue school choice program and accept amended scheduling contract language ahead of Saturday's critical building project vote. Superintendent Mark Bodwell presented a detailed update on the $169.6 million MSBA-backed elementary school consolidation project, which

West Bridgewater School Committee Advances $169.6 Million School Project Ahead of Town Vote

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- January 13, 2026, West Bridgewater School Committee votes unanimously to continue school choice program and accept amended scheduling contract language ahead of Saturday's critical building project vote. Superintendent Mark Bodwell presented a detailed update on the $169.6 million MSBA-backed elementary school consolidation project, which

Plympton Board of Health Sets January 27 Hearing on Title 5 Regulation Updates

PLYMPTON -- January 13, 2026, Plympton Board of Health sets January 27 hearing on Supplemental Title 5 and fee schedule updates. Meeting Tuesday with Chair Brad Cronin and Health Agent Kevin Ford both absent, members Art Morin and Jared Anderson, along with administrative assistant Kathy Ferguson, approved December 9 minutes 3-

Carver Planning Board explores Chapter 40R district to satisfy state housing mandate

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Planning Board opens conversation on Chapter 40R smart-growth district as alternative to MBTA Communities mandate. Consultants Judy Barrett and Lily of the Barrett Group, re-engaged under a second technical assistance grant, walked the board through the mechanics of Chapter 40R, the MBTA Communities

Carver Planning Board explores Chapter 40R district to satisfy state housing mandate

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Planning Board opens conversation on Chapter 40R smart-growth district as alternative to MBTA Communities mandate. Consultants Judy Barrett and Lily of the Barrett Group, re-engaged under a second technical assistance grant, walked the board through the mechanics of Chapter 40R, the MBTA Communities

Carver Redevelopment Authority: Green Business Park Stalled Awaiting Land Court Ruling

CARVER -- January 13, 2026, Carver Redevelopment Authority finds Green Business Park at a full standstill as Land Court appeal and water district fight drag on. Meeting on January 13, Chair Joanna Layton read aloud November 2025 minutes from developer George McLaughlin of Route 44 LLC, who told the board his

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