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East Bridgewater Appoints Two New School Committee Members
Leslie McDonough and Crystal Hudson fill vacant positions after joint interview process with Select Board
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Justin Evans
Marshfield Select Board Explores Government Efficiency Study to Streamline Town Operations
Board discusses scope and costs of potential study while also considering new alcohol license conversion policy and addressing board appointment delays.
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Duxbury advances Alden Elementary project through state program, considers conservation restrictions for turtle habitat
School building committee seeks feasibility study funding while Conservation Commission reviews 21-acre habitat protection plan for Parkside…
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South Shore News: Last Week
ICYMI: A look at key decisions and discussions from town halls and school committees across the South Shore.
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Brockton Schools' Multi-Million Dollar FY23 Deficit: Investigations Uncover Systemic Failures, Mismanagement, But No Criminality
BROCKTON - The Brockton Public Schools (BPS) faced a significant financial crisis in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), stemming from a budget deficit initially…
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Hanover School Committee Approves New Union Contracts, Plans to Add Five Staff Positions
Three-year agreements include wage increases and restructured benefits for support staff, while new curriculum positions aim to support growing number…
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Pembroke's Recycling Contamination Rate Jumps to 23%, Prompting Education Push
Town Manager Bill Chenard expresses frustration as recent audit shows dramatic increase from previous 12-13% contamination levels, with yard waste and…
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Norwell Select Board discusses committee reappointment policy changes and library foundation fundraising plans
Board members seek clearer process for handling volunteer appointments while library foundation proposes naming rights policy to support programming and…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Abington Mosquito Sample
ABINGTON - August 13 - A mosquito sample collected from northwest Abington on August 4, 2025, has tested positive for West Nile Virus, local health…
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Scituate Select Board Approves $673,090 Vacuum Truck Purchase, Closes Fall Town Meeting Warrant
New 2026 vacuum truck will replace aging 1998 model used for sewer maintenance and emergency response, while fall special town meeting set for November…
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East Bridgewater Unveils $125 Million Elementary School Project
School Building Committee presents plans for new Central Elementary School with synthetic turf field and enhanced parking to replace 75-year-old…
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Cohasset Public Safety Building Costs Rise to $26.9 Million as Project Details Emerge
Town officials present updated estimates for King Street facility, citing structural upgrades and equipment needs as residents question transparency and…
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