Public Safety Building Project Takes Center Stage as Cohasset Select Board Prepares for Town Meeting

COHASSET - April 28, 2026 - The Cohasset Select Board finalized articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, highlighted by a critical $21.7 million borrowing request for a new Public Safety Building at 135 King Street. This project, which officials stated would bring the total cost to roughly $32 million when including previous authorizations, faces a pivotal vote as the town grapples with aging infrastructure and a “perfect storm” of fiscal challenges. Following the warrant review, the Board conducted high-stakes interviews with three finalists for the permanent Town Manager position, seeking a leader to navigate the town’s complex financial and social landscape.

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The meeting began with a meticulous “first pass” review of the 25 articles set for the upcoming Town Meeting. Interim Town Manager Michelle Leary guided the Board through the warrant, emphasizing the need for clarity and legal precision in the motions. Significant attention was directed toward Article 21, which seeks $21,783,000 for the design, renovation, and construction of the Public Safety Building at 135 King Street.