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Brockton City Council Approves FIFA Watch Party Health Grant 7-2 Despite Safety Concerns

BROCKTON — June 22, 2026 — Brockton City Council voted 7-2 to accept a $14,301.22 public health grant for FIFA World Cup watch parties, with the decision overshadowed by a violent episode the previous night. The grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, introduced as

Abington Select Board Creates Trash Advisory Committee, Approves $2 Million Water Bond

ABINGTON — June 22, 2026 — Abington Select Board votes to form a trash advisory committee and approves a $2 million water infrastructure bond at its June 22 meeting. The board unanimously created a seven-member standing trash advisory committee — four residents at large plus one member each from the Select Board,

Whitman Select Board Approves Town Administrator Job Posting With $177,000 Salary Cap

WHITMAN — June 17, 2026 — Whitman Select Board approves town administrator job posting at a salary cap of $177,000 and skips a $15,000 search consultant. At its June 17 meeting, the board voted to post a town administrator position immediately after Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter reported that Community

Lakeville Sets July 28 Special Town Meeting for Disputed School Budget

LAKEVILLE — June 16, 2026 — Lakeville Select Board votes to hold a special town meeting July 28 over the FY27 school budget. The board voted 5-0 at its June 16 meeting to schedule the session for 6:30 p.m. at Apponequet Regional High School Auditorium, after the School Committee

Hingham Select Board Approves 11 Alcohol Licenses for Summer and Fall Events

HINGHAM — June 16, 2026 — Hingham Select Board approves 11 brewery licenses and issues emergency water ban alert at June 16 meeting. Chair Liz Klein and Member Julie Straley voted unanimously to grant special one-day wine and malt beverages licenses to Vitamin Sea Brewing LLC, Stellwagen Beer Company LLC, and

Carver Select Board Unanimously Approves 40R Smart Growth Zoning Application for State Review

CARVER — June 16, 2026 — Carver Select Board advances 40R Smart Growth zoning application, promotes two officers. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to submit an application to the state Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities seeking a determination of eligibility for a proposed Chapter 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District

Carver Select Board Unanimously Approves 40R Smart Growth Zoning Application for State Review

CARVER — June 16, 2026 — Carver Select Board advances 40R Smart Growth zoning application, promotes two officers. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to submit an application to the state Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities seeking a determination of eligibility for a proposed Chapter 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District

Plympton Select Board Approves Annual Appointments, Signs Two Conservation Restrictions

PLYMPTON — June 15, 2026 — Plympton Select Board approves dozens of annual appointments and advances a federal water project on a tight deadline. Meeting Monday after an executive session, the three-member board unanimously approved a comprehensive slate of appointments spanning more than 30 positions across town departments and volunteer committees,

Brockton City Council Approves $564.98 Million FY2027 Budget With Four Amendments

BROCKTON — June 15, 2026 — Brockton City Council approves $564.98 million FY2027 general fund budget after four amendments cut nearly $468,500 from the mayor's proposal. At a special session Monday evening, the nine-member council unanimously adopted all seven budget orders after Councilor Farwell led cuts to

Marshfield Select Board Deadlocks on Town Administrator, Hire Delayed

MARSHFIELD — June 12, 2026 — Marshfield Select Board deadlocks 1-1 on town administrator hire, sending decision to a yet-unnamed third member. The two-member board spent nearly an hour at its June 12 meeting debating four candidates interviewed earlier in the week — Dan Riviello, Ted Langell, Frank Caruso, and

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