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Whitman Conservation Commission advances draft wetlands bylaw, plans dam steering committee

WHITMAN — February 3, 2026 — Whitman Conservation Commission reviews draft local wetlands bylaw and plans dam committee presentation. The commission spent its February 3 meeting working through a color-coded draft bylaw modeled on East Bridgewater's wetlands regulations, debating a fee schedule that would set a $100 flat fee

Whitman Zoning Board Advances ADU and Special Permit Bylaw Changes to Town Meeting

WHITMAN — February 2, 2026 — Whitman's Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously twice Monday to send zoning bylaw amendments to town meeting. The board voted 5-0 to propose updates to the town's accessory dwelling unit bylaw, removing provisions the state Attorney General struck down in October

Whitman Select Board Declines $1.5 Million Farm Parcel, Clears Path for Industrial Park

WHITMAN — January 27, 2026 — Whitman Select Board declines a $1.5 million farm parcel and advances budget and property decisions. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to waive its right of first refusal on a 26.66-acre Chapter 61A agricultural parcel at Bedford Street, Map 25D-335, allowing a prospective

Whitman Finance Committee reviews IT budget and pushes for software overhaul

WHITMAN — January 27, 2026 — Whitman Finance Committee hears twin calls to replace the town's outdated financial management software. IT Director Josh McNeil and newly appointed Town Accountant Jennifer each appeared before the committee January 27 to present their FY27 budgets, separately describing a pre-2012 financial system that

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

Whitman Capital Committee sets February meetings as requests top $3 million

WHITMAN — January 21, 2026 — Whitman Capital Planning Committee tallies capital requests exceeding $3 million against available funds of roughly $820,000. Chair Steve Boyce and member Mary Beth Carter walked the committee through department submissions at the January 21 meeting, with Carter outlining a path to approximately $819,678 in

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

Whitman Finance Committee Reviews Four Department Budgets Amid Staffing Strains

WHITMAN — January 20, 2026 — Whitman's Finance Committee heard four department budget presentations Tuesday, with the library's staffing crisis and the fire department's aging apparatus drawing the most scrutiny. Fire Chief Jason Gilliland presented a $4,484,496 budget, up $587,290, driven by contractual

Whitman Conservation Commission Issues Enforcement Orders Against Two Properties

WHITMAN — January 20, 2026 — Whitman Conservation Commission issues enforcement orders against two properties for wetland violations. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to order 8 Wild Turkey Lane and Columbia Auto Realty Trust at 681 Temple Street to immediately cease and desist from activity in wetland buffer zones, with restoration plans

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

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