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Bridgewater Conservation Approves Trail and Subdivision Lots, Disputes State Agency Over Soil Testing

BRIDGEWATER — July 9, 2026 — Bridgewater Conservation Commission clashed with state DCAM officials over soil testing requirements for an unauthorized stockpile near Bridgewater State University's Burnell Hall. At the July 9 meeting, chaired by Marilyn McDonald, the commission heard from Ryan Moore, First Deputy General Counsel for the Division

Carver Conservation Commission Awards Fence Contract to Trip Fence at $14,400

Carver Conservation Commission awards $14,400 fence contract and eyes open space acquisition fund.

Plymouth Planning Board Directs Staff to Draft Senior Housing and Industrial Zoning Articles

Plymouth Planning Board unanimously directs staff to overhaul senior housing and industrial zoning bylaws ahead of October town meeting. The board voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to approve June 24 minutes before turning to two unanimous directives at its July 8 session.

Hull Select Board Approves James Ave Beach Appraisal, Railroad Bed License in Unanimous Votes

HULL — July 8, 2026 — Hull Select Board authorizes James Ave Beach appraisal and approves railroad bed restoration license. The board voted 5-0 at its July 8 meeting to direct Town Counsel Adam Brodsky to commission an appraisal of the disputed James Ave Beach access strip, the first procedural step

Hull Planning Board Unanimously Votes Into Closed Session on Nantasket Avenue Appeal

HULL — July 8, 2026 — Hull Planning Board enters executive session on Nantasket Avenue permitting appeal. The board convened by Zoom on July 8 for a brief open session before voting unanimously — 5 to 0 — to close to the public to discuss litigation strategy on a permitting appeal involving properties at

Abington Finance Committee Approves $1.157 Million in Year-End Budget Transfers

ABINGTON — July 8, 2026 — Abington Finance Committee approves $1.157 million in year-end transfers and warns free cash will be scarce heading into FY27. The committee, meeting July 8 for the first time since spring Town Meeting, voted unanimously to shift funds across general fund accounts to cover overruns

Whitman DPW Denies Water Bill Abatement, Warns of Sewer Capacity Crunch

WHITMAN — July 8, 2026 — Whitman DPW commission denies water billing abatement and warns sewer capacity may be nearing its contractual ceiling amid development pressure. The board voted unanimously at its July 8 meeting to deny an abatement request from the account tied to 78 Webster Street, where an estimated $1,

Marshfield ZBA Approves Ocean Street Mixed-Use Permit Over Two Abstentions

Marshfield ZBA approves five special permits, splits over contested 1952 Ocean Street mixed-use history.

Marshfield Housing Authority Approves 2027 Annual Plan, Orders State Submission by July 31

Marshfield Housing Authority commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve the agency's fiscal year 2027 annual plan and authorize its submission to the state by July 31.

Lakeville Board Votes to Put $1.35 Million School Budget Draw on July 27 Ballot

Lakeville sets July 27 special town meeting to resolve $1.35 million regional school budget standoff.

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