Housing authority board splits 4-1 on FY26 budget vote
Marshfield Housing Authority board splits 4-1 on FY26 budget, one commissioner refuses to sign certification.
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Whitman Assessors Approve $1.9 Million Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment for 2026
WHITMAN — February 3, 2026 — Whitman Board of Assessors approves more than $1.9 million in motor vehicle excise commitments. The board, comprising Chair Heidi Hosmer, Christine McPherson, and Brittany Cavallo, voted unanimously at its February 3 meeting to approve a 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment of $1,904,091.06
Scituate Bylaw Review Committee Sets Spring Town Meeting Push for General Bylaw Cleanup
Scituate's Bylaw Review Committee agreed to bring its general bylaw cleanup work to spring town meeting, setting a critical February 19 working session ahead of a February 23 joint review with the Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Planning Board.
Hingham Water Board Advances 3% Rate Hike and New $65 Capital Charge
HINGHAM — January 28, 2026 — Hingham water officials propose 3% rate increase and new $65 annual capital charge for single-family customers. The Board of Water Commissioners held a joint public hearing Wednesday with the Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Board to present the changes, which would take effect July 1,
Brockton Auditor Calls for Audit Committee, Open Checkbook Restoration at First 2026 Meeting
BROCKTON — January 28, 2026 — Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a sweeping financial reform pitch from City Auditor Dr. Clarkson at its January 28 meeting. Clarkson, who oversees approximately $618 million in city funding, called for a formal internal audit program, a new five-member audit committee with independent outside
Whitman Aid to Elderly Fund Eyes June Application Launch With $3,622 on Hand
WHITMAN — January 21, 2026 — Whitman's Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee tentatively targets June to release its tax-relief application, citing a $3,622.34 fund balance too thin to support a full public launch. Committee Chair Ryan Trestle and members met January 21 and
Scituate DEI Committee Plans March Community Listening Session at Library
Scituate's DEI Committee moves toward its first public outreach event in years while schools near a diversity hire.
Whitman Assessors Welcome New Member, Approve Exemptions and Abatements
WHITMAN — January 20, 2026 — Whitman's Board of Assessors welcomed a new member and approved a full slate of tax exemptions and abatements at its January 20 meeting. Brittany Cavallo was seated as the board's newest member, though she did not vote on the December 17, 2025
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.
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