Archive - South Shore News

Pembroke School Committee Approves $40.5 Million Budget, Declines School Choice Program

Budget includes new behavioral program and math interventionist; committee opts to wait on school choice decision

17 hrs ago •

Norwell Town Hall Relocation Nears Completion, Move Expected Late May

Select Board discusses timeline for staff transition to new facility as project enters final phase

18 hrs ago •

Hanover Town Meeting Approves $78.4 Million Override Budget for FY2026

Budget Contingent on May 17 Override Vote; Hanover Puts MBTA Communities Act Decision on Hold

18 hrs ago •

Hull Town Meeting Approves Eminent Domain for Two Beach Avenue Properties

Town meeting approves governance change for municipal light plant and $17.96 million for sewer system improvements

19 hrs ago •

Norwell Town Meeting Approves $3.7 Million Override to Maintain Town Services

Residents vote to fund schools, public safety, and other departments contingent on ballot vote while also approving high school feasibility study and…

May 7 •

Whitman Town Meeting Approves $2 Million Override to Fund Budget

Residents vote to maintain services across departments contingent on ballot vote May 17

May 7 •

Hanson Approves $3M Override Budget, Awaits May 17 Vote

$3 million proposal would raise average property tax by $720 annually; aims to maintain services and education funding

May 7 •

Rockland Town Meeting Approves New Fire Station, Ladder Truck Despite Ballot Defeat

Town Meeting passes $26.1 million debt exclusion for fire station, $2 million for ladder truck, and approves $82.6 million operating budget

May 7 •

Residents Urge Plymouth Select Board to Purchase Atlantic Country Club

Speakers highlight potential tax savings, aquifer protection, and community benefits of town ownership over development

May 6 •

Whitman Firefighter Honored for Heroic Off-Duty Rescue

Lieutenant Brian Trefry pulls woman from burning vehicle on Route 24, receives multiple citations for bravery

May 6 •

Abington School Committee Welcomes New Member, Reorganizes Leadership

Ellis joins committee after winning the April 26 election; Coyle continues as chair

May 6 •

New Leadership for Marshfield Select Board as Simpson Wins Seat

Voters reject South Shore Tech debt exclusion question three months after supporting the project.

May 5 •

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