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Halifax Town Meeting Approves $999,777 Override Ask for FY27 Ballot

HALIFAX -- May 11, 2026, Halifax Annual Town Meeting rewrites its override ask from $1.5 million to $999,777 after a last-minute $625,000 accounting discovery upended the budget. Town Administrator Stephen Sobo disclosed Friday, May 8, that approximately $625,000 in budget compilation discrepancies had emerged, prompting a

Woburn Special Permits Committee Sends Gym and Dog Kennel Permits to Full Council

HALIFAX -- May 11, 2026, Woburn's Special Permits Committee advanced two petitions to the full City Council on Monday and held a senior housing expansion in committee. The committee, chaired by a fill-in in the absence of Chair Councilor Marissa Bruin, voted unanimously to send a favorable report

Halifax Finance Committee Withholds Recommendation on PFAS Fund Over Oversight Dispute

HALIFAX -- May 11, 2026, Halifax Finance Committee backs employee raises but pulls support for PFAS fund article over oversight concerns. The committee voted unanimously at its May 11 meeting to recommend a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for the town's 12 to 13 non-union employees at

Brockton City Council defeats home rule petition on retired police officer details

BROCKTON -- May 11, 2026, Brockton City Council rejects home rule petition on retired police details, moves $9 million in free cash. The council voted 4-7 against a petition filed by Councilor Farwell that would have authorized the mayor and police chief to appoint retired officers as special police for

Abington Select Board Approves Outdoor Dining Policy and Giordano's Temporary License

ABINGTON -- May 11, 2026, Abington Select Board voted unanimously on all items Monday, approving a temporary outdoor dining and alcohol policy for the 2026 season and immediately issuing the first license under it to Giordano's at 497 Bedford Street. Town Manager Michael told the board the policy, which

Plympton Zoning Board Sets Three Final Hearings Before May 29 Deadline on 40B Permit

PLYMPTON -- May 7, 2026, Plympton's Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled three hearings in the final weeks before its May 29 testimony deadline on SLT's 30-unit 40B comprehensive permit application. At its twelfth session on May 7, the board reviewed a substantially revised Revision 5 site

Plympton Zoning Board Sets Three Final Hearings Before May 29 Deadline on 40B Permit

PLYMPTON -- May 7, 2026, Plympton's Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled three hearings in the final weeks before its May 29 testimony deadline on SLT's 30-unit 40B comprehensive permit application. At its twelfth session on May 7, the board reviewed a substantially revised Revision 5 site

Plympton Select Board Continues SLT Construction Earth Removal Hearing to June 16

PLYMPTON -- May 7, 2026, Plympton Select Board postpones SLT Construction earth removal hearing to June 16 after a scheduling conflict left the board short a member. The board opened the public hearing Thursday on an application by SLT Construction Corporation for an earth removal permit under Plympton's Earth

Marshfield ZBA Targets Shed Rules, Dock Variances, and ADU Gaps for Bylaw Reform

MARSHFIELD -- May 7, 2026, Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals holds working session to overhaul dozens of outdated bylaw provisions. Chair Brian Murphy and Building Commissioner Andrew led a lengthy brainstorming session Thursday focused on reducing unnecessary permit burdens on property owners, with no formal votes taken. Key proposals included creating

Kingston Select Board Approves Sewer Deal, Names Finance Director in Brief Session

KINGSTON -- May 7, 2026, Kingston Select Board approves sewer deal with Duxbury Miramar project, names new finance director. The board voted 4-0 on all three substantive items at its May 7 meeting, with member Don absent. Sewer department representative Elaine told the board the Duxbury Miramar connection would "

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