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A collection of 34 issues

Kingston Water Board Advances Conservation Rules, Approves Meter Software Contract

Kingston's Board of Water Commissioners moved closer to adopting a formal water conservation regulation at its March 10 meeting, settling on key enforcement details while leaving unresolved a legal question about which body holds authority to approve the rule.

Scituate Waterways Reviews Harbor Dredging Plan, Safety Boat Inventory

Scituate's Central Waterways Commission reviewed a harbor dredging suitability determination and a benchmarking study of safety boats across five neighboring towns at its March 4 meeting.

Kingston Sewer Commission accepts $4.09 million Duxbury capacity deposit

Kingston Sewer Commission votes to accept a $4.09 million capacity deposit from a Duxbury development project and advances a 30,000-foot sewer expansion.

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.

Scituate Waterways Commission advances harbor bylaw definitions in split 4-3 vote

Scituate Waterways Commission votes 4-3 to advance harbor bylaw definitions, including a contested for-hire captain category.

Whitman DPW Board Raises After-Hours Emergency Service Fee to $200

WHITMAN — February 11, 2026 — Whitman DPW board raises after-hours emergency water service fee and tables dairy farm meter request. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at its February 11 meeting to increase the after-hours emergency service rate from $120 to $200, citing a new collective bargaining agreement that

Kingston Water Board Approves Abatement, Pushes Conservation Bylaw Forward

Kingston water commissioners advance conservation bylaw talks and order shutoffs for non-reading meters.

Scituate Waterways Commission Revises Harbor Definitions Ahead of April Town Meeting

Scituate Waterways Commission spends two hours overhauling harbor bylaw definitions ahead of an April 20 town meeting.

Kingston Sewer Commission Proposes Two New Hires and Higher Electric Budget for FY27

Kingston Sewer Commission eyes two new hires and a $435,000 electric budget in its FY27 proposal.

Kingston Water Board Approves Easement, Confronts 18-Item DEP Consent Order

Kingston water board takes on 18-item DEP consent order with bylaw change and meter testing topping the list.

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