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Water Superintendent Federico Addresses Residents After Boil-Order Lift

Water Superintendent Jason Federico updates residents days after boil-water order lifted. Norwell's water chief posted a message to residents on July 13, two days after the town announced the July 11 lifting of its boil-water order, which had run alongside an active Tier 4 water restric…

Town Officials Investigate Dog's Death at July Fourth Parade

Hingham officials are investigating the death of a dog during the town's Fourth of July parade, an incident first reported by WCVB this week. Separately, Hingham police warned residents that a scammer has been sending emails designed to impersonate the town's planning and zoning office,…

Wareham Rolls Out Silver Alert Program to Locate Missing Seniors

Wareham launched a new Silver Alert Program this week to help locate missing seniors, one of several town notices that included outdoor watering restrictions, a beach-closure alert, and a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 1 at 95 Charge Pond Road. The Wareham Free Li…

Star Market Delays New Scituate Harbor Store Opening Until 2027

Star Market's plan to open a new grocery store in Scituate Harbor has been pushed back to 2027, roughly a year later than residents had expected, according to a Wicked Local report published July 16. The chain is replacing the previous, now-closed store at the site, and Wicked Local rep…

Plymouth Parade Organizers Begin Planning 2026 Thanksgiving Celebration

Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade organizers begin early planning for the 2026 celebration. America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, the nonprofit that stages Plymouth's annual Thanksgiving Parade, announced in a release dated July 14 that planning is underway for next year's event, one …

Water Superintendent Updates Customers Days After Boil Order Lifted

Norwell water customers got an update Monday from Water Superintendent Jason Federico, two days after the town lifted a boil-water order affecting parts of town on July 11. Town Hall also warned residents Monday about a scam targeting people with permit applications pending, urging them…

Star Market Delays New Scituate Harbor Location Until 2027

Star Market's new Scituate Harbor store will not open until 2027, well behind earlier hopes, as renovations drag on. The delay affects the site set to replace a now-closed Scituate Harbor grocery location, according to a Wicked Local report headlined "Star Market won't open new Scituate…

Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Announces 2026 Parade Plans

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration confirms 2026 Plymouth parade planning is underway. The nonprofit organization behind Plymouth's annual Thanksgiving Day festivities announced on July 14 that it is moving forward with plans for the 2026 parade, one of the town's best-known an…

Norwell Lifts Boil Water Order, Library Launches Laptop Lending

Norwell lifts boil-water order as library debuts laptop lending program and lands a state tech grant. The town announced July 11 that a boil-water order has been lifted, per a town News Flash. Norwell Public Library separately unveiled a new Device Lending Program offering four Dell Pro…

Wareham Announces Outdoor Watering Restrictions and Beach Closures

Wareham imposed new outdoor watering restrictions and beach closures as summer demand strains resources, town officials announced this week. The town also unveiled its new Silver Alert Program, a collaborative effort to help locate missing seniors, and set a Household Hazardous Waste Co…

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