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West Bridgewater Finance Committee Reviews Six FY27 Budgets, Targets April Vote

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 19, 2026, West Bridgewater Finance Committee reviews six departmental budgets ahead of April vote. The committee heard fiscal year 2027 spending plans at its February 19 meeting, with the water department budget drawing the most attention due to three one-time cost drivers: a transition-assistance line

Halifax Board of Health hires Tighe & Bond to review Marilyn's Landing landfill plan

Halifax Board of Health unanimously hires Tighe & Bond to independently review the Marilyn's Landing landfill remediation plan.

Plymouth Board of Health Advances Kratom Ban, Adopts New Tobacco Rules

Plymouth Board of Health moves toward banning all kratom sales in town after hearing from bereaved parents.

Hanson Conservation Commission Continues Lake Home Hearing, Approves Girl Scout Trail Signs

HANSON -- February 18, 2026, Hanson Conservation Commission approves Girl Scout trail signs and weighs community service deal after illegal wetland tree cutting. The commission voted 4-0 Wednesday to approve a Leave No Trace sign project proposed by Girl Scout Troop 82684 for conservation properties including the Plymouth County Hospital

Hull Select Board votes 3-2 to raise parking sticker fees to $20

HULL -- February 18, 2026, Hull Select Board raises resident parking sticker fees for the first time since 2012. The board voted 3-2 Wednesday to set annual restricted parking stickers at $20, up from $14, and visitor passes at $20, up from $14, while adopting a senior rate of $10,

West Bridgewater Select Board fills Planning Board seat, orders safety hearing for busy intersection

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 18, 2026, West Bridgewater Select Board appoints new Planning Board member and advances four-way stop study at crash-heavy intersection. The board unanimously appointed Sarah Conley, a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official, to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy through April 2027, replacing a member

Planning Board Continues 600 Manley Street Special Permit Hearing to March 4

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- February 18, 2026, West Bridgewater Planning Board continues 600 Manley Street special permit hearing to March 4. The board, meeting for the first time in recent memory with a full five members following the addition of new member Sarah Connolly, voted unanimously to continue the hearing after engineer

Carver Conservation Commission withdraws cranberry bog zoning article, cites process gaps

CARVER -- February 18, 2026, Carver Conservation Commission pulls cranberry bog zoning article and opens barn demolition process at light February meeting. Resident Sarah Hewens told the commission Wednesday she is withdrawing a proposed annual town meeting warrant article that would have barred approval of house lots with more than 30

Kingston Sewer Commission Approves Duxbury Hookup, Advances $770,000 Design Contract

Kingston's Sewer Commission voted to tentatively accept a sewer hookup request from the Miramar property in Duxbury, a potential multimillion-dollar deal that could help stabilize the department's strained finances.

Hingham Select Board clears all HCAL permits, votes $515,000 in contracts

Hingham Select Board approves $515,000 in contracts and clears all permits for new senior center.

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