Norwell Conservation Day Returns to Jacobs Pond Sept. 19, Showcasing a 2,000-Acre Portfolio
The Norwell Conservation Commission will hold its fourth annual Conservation Day on Saturday, Sept.
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Scituate School Officials Present Comprehensive Athletics Corrective Action Plan, Plan for Budget Crunch in FY28
SCITUATE - August 17, 2026 - Following a spring review identifying systemic inequities across district sports programs, Scituate Public Schools leadership presented an 11-point Athletics Corrective Action Plan detailing standardized budgeting, revamped communications, enhanced trainer protocols, and a new 16-member Athletic Council, while district administrators also signaled a looming fiscal…
State Zoning Overhaul Reshapes Marshfield Appeals: Town Counsel Details Major Shifts in Variance Standards and Grandfather Rights
MARSHFIELD — August 11, 2026 — Sweeping state legislative updates to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A took center stage at the August 11 Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, where Town Counsel Robert Galvin briefed board members on comprehensive statutory changes enacted on July 9.
Kingston Selectmen Back Police Clinician Staffing and Interim Water Leadership Amid Infrastructure and Staffing Pinches
KINGSTON — August 12, 2026 — In a swift mid-summer meeting, the Kingston Board of Selectmen granted Police Chief Holmes authorization to hire interim per-diem clinicians to prevent service gaps following a department resignation, while Town Administrator Scott Lambiase reported the return of veteran official Matt Darsch as interim water superintendent to steady the town’s water department amid…
Late Resident Barbara Hood Bequeaths $1 Million to Hingham Conservation and Historic Preservation
HINGHAM — August 11, 2026 — In a momentous philanthropic bequest to the Town of Hingham, the Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to accept two $500,000 gifts from the estate of the late Barbara L.
Community-Led Makeover and Playground Overhaul Approved for Hanson's Maquan School Site
HANSON – August 11, 2026 – The Hanson Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve plans for a sweeping, community-driven revitalization of the former Maquan School property, clearing the path to transform the vacant parcel into an accessible recreation destination and community gathering space.
Divided Plymouth Select Board Adopts New Civil Conduct Policy
PLYMOUTH — August 11, 2026 — In a divided 3-2 vote Tuesday evening, the Plymouth Select Board adopted a comprehensive Civil Conduct Policy designed to establish clear behavior standards and formal complaint channels for municipal officials.
County Commission Terminates Two Senior Staff to Fund New County Administrator Salary
PLYMOUTH — August 12, 2026 — In a tense and fractured meeting, the Plymouth County Commission voted 2–1 on Wednesday to terminate County Administrator-in-Training Christopher Heffernan and Assistant County Administrator Theresa Vernazzaro to finance a new $185,000 agreement for incoming County Administrator Dr.
Whitman Select Board Approves Contract for New Town Administrator
Weighs Comprehensive Debt and Capital Overhaul
Cohasset Secures $500,000 Decarbonization Grant for Town Hall as Major Infrastructure Projects Move Forward
COHASSET - August 4, 2026 - The Cohasset Select Board received major financial news Tuesday evening as Town Manager Michelle Leary announced the town has been awarded a $500,000 state decarbonization grant to fund the HVAC system for the ongoing Town Hall renovation project.
Halifax Town Administrator Steven Solbo Steps Down
Select Board Outlines Transition and Interim Plan
Rockland Select Board Tables License Plate Reader Proposal After Firestorm of Public Privacy Concerns
Rockland - August 11, 2026 - Following over two hours of testimony from residents and extensive questioning from board members, the Rockland Select Board voted to table a decision on deploying automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology.
Hanover Select Board Approves $5,000 RFP Proposal for Davis Street Parcel After Debate Over Transparency and Process
HANOVER — August 10, 2026 — The Hanover Select Board voted 5-0 to accept a $5,000 Request for Proposal (RFP) bid for a town-owned parcel of land on Davis Street (Map 16, Lot 27).
East Bridgewater Select Board Faces Intense Community Opposition Over Flock Surveillance Cameras
EAST BRIDGEWATER - August 10, 2026 - Packed into Town Hall following weeks of rising local concern, dozens of East Bridgewater residents delivered a sharp rebuke to town leaders on Monday evening over the police department’s deployment of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras.