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Scituate Senior Center Director Announces Retirement at April Council on Aging Meeting

SCITUATE -- April 9, 2026, Scituate Council on Aging hears retirement news and a major regional merger disclosure at April 9 meeting. Director Linda Hayes, who has led the Scituate Senior Center for many years, announced she has filed retirement papers with approximately three months remaining, prompting board members to ask

Carver ZBA Grants Spring Street Frontage Variance, Clears Path for Home Construction

CARVER -- April 9, 2026, Carver's Zoning Board of Appeals granted a 40-foot frontage variance for a Route 44 eminent-domain remnant lot and continued a contested accessory dwelling unit case to May 27. The board voted unanimously on April 9 to uphold Building Commissioner Rod Palmer'

Bridgewater Conservation Commission Continues Three Wetland Filings to April 23 Meeting

BRIDGEWATER -- April 9, 2026, Bridgewater Conservation Commission continued all three pending wetland filings and opened a new hearing for a proposed O'Reilly Auto Parts site at 292 Bedford Street. Chair Marilyn McDonald and members Deb Johnson, Laurie Keene, and Eileen Prisco voted 4-0 each to continue notices

Whitman DPW Commission backs $970,000 in water and sewer capital for town meeting

WHITMAN -- April 8, 2026, Whitman DPW Commission advances nearly $1 million in water and sewer capital articles for the May 4 Annual Town Meeting. Water Superintendent Dave Cook presented four articles funded entirely from the enterprise account: $45,000 for a permanent generator at Belcher Drive, $49,900 to replace

Whitman Council on Aging Approves March Report, Sets May 13 Meeting

WHITMAN -- April 8, 2026, Whitman Council on Aging approves March director's report highlighting record St. Patrick's Day turnout. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to accept minutes, financials, and a director's report describing a March calendar that included a St. Patrick's Day lunch

Millis Finance Committee Reviews $48.2 Million FY27 Budget and $1.2 Million Water Meter Plan

PLYMOUTH -- April 8, 2026, Millis Finance Committee reviews $48.2 million FY27 budget and $1.2 million DEP-mandated water meter replacement. The committee met April 8 for a lengthy session at which Town Administrator Mike and Finance Director Jody presented a proposed budget of $48,200,583, reflecting 3.

Hull Select Board Votes to Oppose State Bill Threatening $1.6 Million in Excise Tax Revenue

HULL -- April 8, 2026, Hull Select Board unanimously opposes state bill that could cost town $1.6 million in excise tax revenue. The board voted 4-0 Wednesday to send a letter of opposition to state Senator O'Connor and Representative Moschino urging defeat of Senate Bill 2874, which

Hull Select Board Votes to Oppose State Bill Threatening $1.6 Million in Excise Tax Revenue

HULL -- April 8, 2026, Hull Select Board unanimously opposes state bill that could cost town $1.6 million in excise tax revenue. The board voted 4-0 Wednesday to send a letter of opposition to state Senator O'Connor and Representative Moschino urging defeat of Senate Bill 2874, which

Hull Planning Board Extends Deadline as Nantasket Condo Plan Gets Major Redesign

HULL -- April 8, 2026, Hull Planning Board continues redesigned nine-unit Nantasket waterfront condo hearing. The board, chaired by Jean Paquin, reviewed substantially revised plans from Point Nantasket Realty LLC for nine townhouse-style condominiums at 839–845 Nantasket Avenue, after the applicant eliminated a contested driveway entrance near Fitzpatrick

Halifax Select Board Unanimously Backs $1.5 Million Override Budget for May Town Meeting

HALIFAX -- April 8, 2026, Halifax Select Board endorses $1.5 million override budget and five governance reforms for May 11 town meeting. Meeting Wednesday, the three-member board voted unanimously to recommend Article 3B, the full override-level fiscal year 2027 operating budget, aligning with the Finance Committee's

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