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Conservation Commission approves septic upgrade, car wash redevelopment at January meeting

WEST BRIDGEWATER -- January 20, 2026, West Bridgewater Conservation Commission approved two project filings and continued three others at its January 20 meeting. The commission issued Negative Determination 3 findings for a Title 5 septic upgrade at 30 Grant Street, where consultant Colin Asumi of Asumi Associates said the proposed 1,

Plympton Planning Board Endorses Five-Acre Lot Split on Palmer Road

PLYMPTON -- January 20, 2026, Plympton Planning Board unanimously endorses a five-acre lot split from a 163-acre Palmer Road farm. Engineer Joe Webby of Webby Engineering presented the plan on behalf of landowner Scott Sarcha, who intends to build a personal residence on the new parcel while keeping the

Carver Select Board Plans February Vote to Appoint New Fire Chief

CARVER -- January 20, 2026, Carver Select Board moves toward fast-track appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Eric Germain to succeed retiring Chief William West. West, who has served nearly 38 years with the department and close to 21 as chief, told the board Tuesday that Germain, his deputy for 20

Carver Select Board Plans February Vote to Appoint New Fire Chief

CARVER -- January 20, 2026, Carver Select Board moves toward fast-track appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Eric Germain to succeed retiring Chief William West. West, who has served nearly 38 years with the department and close to 21 as chief, told the board Tuesday that Germain, his deputy for 20

Brockton Swears In Seven New Police Officers Before City Council

BROCKTON -- January 20, 2026, Brockton swears in seven newly graduated police academy officers before the City Council. The January 20 ceremony, which opened the council meeting, saw Janessa Soares, Maldene Montero, Eugenia Lopes, Fatima Lopes, Leandra Montero, Celiana Guante, and Javinsky Bayless each administered a three-part oath by the

Marshfield committee reviews $45,000 basketball hoop spending plan

Marshfield Playground Committee reviews $45,000 for basketball hoop repairs, prioritizes accessibility. Members said replacing a basketball pole costs $3,500 to $5,000 and a new backboard, rim and net runs $1,500 to $1,800, based on pricing from a town contact named Matt.

Scituate ZBA Approves Four Housing Permits, Delays Fourth-Unit Conversion at Glades Road

Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits and continued two applications at its January 15 meeting.

Whitman Economic Development Committee votes to pursue solar and battery storage bylaws

WHITMAN -- January 15, 2026, Whitman's Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to pursue solar and battery energy storage bylaws, eyeing pilot-agreement revenue of up to $1.5 million per year. The four-member quorum, Justin Evans, John Galvin, Steve Egan, and Richard Bloss, backed a motion to refer

Marshfield CPC Rejects Friendship Hall Grant, Sends Five Projects to Town Meeting

Marshfield's Community Preservation Committee rejected a $250,000 historic preservation grant for Friendship Hall and unanimously approved five other proposals totaling more than $1.8 million for the April town meeting.

Kingston Capital Planning Hears Six Facility Requests, Awaits Free Cash Number

Kingston's Capital Planning Committee opened its 2026 review cycle with six facilities and infrastructure requests totaling well over $150,000.

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