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Halifax Board of Selectmen Welcomes New Member, Approves Solar Project

Scituate Select Board Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Members, Approves Key Contracts

Hull School Committee Elects New Leadership, Votes Against School Choice

Four Candidates Vie for Two Select Board Seats in Scituate Election

Pembroke School Committee Elects New Leadership for 2025-2026

Abington School Committee Tackles Curriculum Changes, Student Achievements

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Votes to Continue School Choice

Duxbury School Committee Tackles Field Trip Safety, Cell Phone Policy

East Bridgewater School Committee Elects New Leadership for 2025-2026

Hingham Updates Financial Policy, Emphasizes Triple-A Bond Rating

Cohasset Select Board Reorganizes, Welcomes New Member Julie Rollins

Plymouth Select Board Welcomes New Members, Elects Leadership

Kingston Board of Selectmen Plans Public Hearing on Department of Public Works Proposal

Town to Take Over Annual Tree Lighting After 22 Years of Community Leadership

Hanson Approves New IT Director with $149,000 Salary

Whitman Food Pantry Seeks New Home in Current DPW Building

School Committee Approves New AI Policy, Receives METCO Program Update

Weymouth Faces Budget Challenges Amid Rising Costs, Fire Department Staffing Concerns

Nyman Elected Chair of Hanover Select Board

Scituate High School Robotics Team Showcases Achievements, Seeks Expanded Workspace

Boil Water Order Lifted in Rockland, Questions Remain

Marshfield Select Board Approves Utility Poles, Accepts Donations, and Reviews Event Permits

New Leadership Takes Helm as Norwell School Committee Faces Budget Challenges

New Leadership Takes Helm in Plympton Board of Selectmen

Cohasset Town Meeting Approves $65M Budget, Rejects Recycling Facility Enterprise Fund

Plymouth School Committee Approves Updated Student Handbook with AI Guidelines

Duxbury Selectboard Confronts $600,000 Structural Deficit for Fiscal Year 2027

Marshfield Education Foundation Awards Record $151,732 in Grants

Weymouth School Committee Debates Attendance Buyback Policy

Hull Select Board Approves Community Events, Discusses Town Improvements

Hingham Select Board Approves Center for Active Living Design Services

Scituate Select Board Approves Affordable Housing Development Agreement

Norwell Select Board Clarifies Capital Budget Vote, Addresses Post-Town Meeting Concerns

Hull Voters Elect New and Returning Officials in Annual Town Election

Rockland School Committee Approves New Contracts, Celebrates Student Performances

Abington Council Approves New Event Space License

Marshfield Select Board Weighs Options After Failed Vocational School Override

Low Voter Turnout Marks Kingston's Annual Town Election

Schmidt-Wesche Wins Planning Board Seat in Cohasset's Annual Town Election

Smith Wins Halifax Selectman Seat in Local Election

Plympton Voters Reject Fire Station Project, Elect New Selectman

Plymouth Voters Elect New Select Board Members in Tight Race

Danielson, Stansel Wins Contested School Committee Race in East Bridgewater

Pembroke Elects New Select Board Member in Tight Race

Override Passes in Hanover, Bringing $3.7M in Additional Funding

Norwell Voters Approve Tech School Funding, Reject Town Budget Override

Override Fails in Hanson Town Election, School Committee Sees Shake-Up

Whitman Voters Reject $2 Million Override in Town Election

Casey Appointed as Hanson's New Police Chief as Current Chief Announces Retirement

Hanover School District Faces Budget Challenges as Per-Pupil Spending Drops

Plympton Selectmen Candidates Face Off in Forum

Abington-Rockland Joint Water Works Boil Water Order

Norwell Candidates Face Off in Annual Forum as Override Dominates Discussion

Plympton Approves $13.1 Million for New Fire Station at Town Meeting

Pembroke Explores Options for Vacant Council on Aging Building

League of Women Voters Hosts Candidate Forum for Hull's Upcoming Election

Plymouth Dog Park Set to Open in Early June

Cohasset School Committee Tackles Executive Functioning, Celebrates Achievements

Pembroke Town Meeting Rejects Fluoride Removal, Upholds Plastic Bag Ban

Halifax Faces Budget Challenges, Considers Using Free Cash to Balance FY26 Budget

Plymouth Select Board Candidates Outline Priorities at Forums

Duxbury School Committee Tackles Budget Cuts, Policy Changes After Failed Override

School Committee Approves $30 Million Short-Term Borrowing for Whitman Middle School Project

East Bridgewater Voters Reject MBTA Zoning Overlay District

Pembroke Candidates Clash Over Pride Flags, Development at Forum

Kingston Police Department to Establish New Firing Range on Town Property

Charter Change Passes at Rockland Town Meeting

Cohasset Select Board Reviews Pension Challenges, Budget Updates Ahead of Town Meeting

East Bridgewater Candidates Night 2025 Showcases Local Election Contenders

Pembroke Student Proposes Expanded Graduation Regalia Policy to Recognize More Achievements

Vision Zero Plan Aims to Eliminate Traffic Deaths in Weymouth by 2035

Plymouth School Committee Honors Retiring Member After 35 Years of Service

Cohasset Planning Board Candidates Clash Over Ledge Bylaws While Library Trustees Address Funding Concerns

School Committee Introduces Comprehensive Curriculum Management Plan

Hingham School Committee Elects New Leadership, Welcomes New Member

Kingston Schools Adopt New Math Curriculum for K-8 Grades

East Bridgewater Selectman David Sheedy Retires After 20 Years of Service

Budget Constraints Threaten Duxbury's Fourth of July Parade and Beach Party

Kelley Named Chair as Marshfield Select Board Reorganizes, Tackles Budget Gap

Hanover School Committee to Address Teacher Concerns About Uncivil Behavior

Weymouth Schools Prepare for Potential Budget Challenges Ahead

Plympton Board of Selectmen approves street sweeper purchase, waste removal services

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

Norwell Town Hall Relocation Nears Completion, Move Expected Late May

Hanover Town Meeting Approves $78.4 Million Override Budget for FY2026

Hull Town Meeting Approves Eminent Domain for Two Beach Avenue Properties

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

Whitman Town Meeting Approves $2 Million Override to Fund Budget

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

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

Residents Urge Plymouth Select Board to Purchase Atlantic Country Club

Whitman Firefighter Honored for Heroic Off-Duty Rescue

Abington School Committee Welcomes New Member, Reorganizes Leadership

New Leadership for Marshfield Select Board as Simpson Wins Seat

Cohasset Select Board Approves New Gastro Pub, Rejects Sewer District Expansion

Hanson Select Board Approves Eagle Scout Project, Grapples with Budget Decisions

Scituate Achieves MBTA Community Law Compliance, Advances Old Gates School Housing Project

Crystal Kelly Wins Hingham Planning Board Seat in Landslide Victory

Halifax Town Administrator Resigns, Selectmen Praise Accomplishments

Plympton School Committee Grapples with Growing Budget Deficit

Longtime School Committee Chair Honored at Final Meeting After 15 Years of Service

Hingham Approves $2.5M for New Senior Center Design

Pembroke Select Board Candidates Debate Town Issues in WATD Forum

East Bridgewater Reduces Speed Limit on Summit Drive Following Residents' Concerns

Norwell School Committee Approves Transportation Contract with 9% Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Rockland School Committee Approves School Choice Program, 2025-2026 Calendar

Duxbury Maintains AAA Bond Rating Amid Budget Challenges

Plymouth School Committee Approves New Equity Policy for Field Trips

Abington Select Board Reorganizes, Moves 2026 Town Meeting Date to May 4

Plympton Plans $14M Fire Station to Replace 50-Year-Old Facility

South Shore Regional School District Votes Against School Choice Program

Planning Board Candidates Address Residential Development Concerns in Hingham

Marshfield Delays Budget Vote Until June 2, Citing Need for Further Analysis

Kingston Approves $61 Million Budget, Rejects Creation of Public Works Department

Rockland Considers First Charter Update in 55 Years to Improve Town Operations

MBTA Unveils Plans to Convert Route 714 Flag Stops to Designated Bus Stops in Hull

East Bridgewater Weighs MBTA Communities Zoning Compliance to Preserve State Funding

Pembroke Select Board Finalizes $78.8 Million Budget, Town Meeting Warrant

Whitman Approves Liquor License Transfer, One-Day Beer Garden for Whitman Day

Abington Voters Back SST School Funding, Charter Amendments

Budget Concerns, Transparency Dominate Marshfield Select Board Forum

Kingston Police Department Proposes New Firearms Training Range on Town Property

Weymouth's FY2026 Budget Increases 4% Amid Rising Fixed Costs

Hanson Proposes $3 Million Tax Override to Avert Service Cuts

Hingham Prepares for Town Meeting, Election and America's 250th Birthday Celebration

Hanover's Critical Crossroads: $3.7M Override or "Visible and Real" Impacts

Hull Receives $100,000 Grant for 250th Celebration, Updates on Multiple Projects

Rockland Debates Charter Changes: Modernization vs. Tradition

School Committee Appoints Williams as New Superintendent, Approves Budget Cuts

Whitman Faces $2 Million Budget Deficit, Considers Override

Marshfield School Committee Approves $60.3 Million Budget for FY26

Eversource Explains High Energy Bills to Plymouth Officials

Norwell Faces Critical Override Vote to Maintain Town Services

Pembroke School Committee Debates Policy on Athletes of Opposite Sex in Sports

Hanson Select Board Finalizes Town Meeting Warrant, Prepares for Budget Override Vote

Kingston Selectmen Consider Fire Department Supplemental Budget Request

Rockland Daycare Proposes Rate Increase and Extended Hours

Halifax School Committee Approves Revised Budget, Avoids Override

Duxbury Selectboard Approves Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinners at Town-Owned Farm

East Bridgewater Officials Debate Engineer Position Amid Budget Constraints

Plympton's FY 2026 Budget Shows 7.4% Increase, Library Hours Set to Expand

Marshfield Selects Temporary Leader Following Town Administrator's Departure

Weymouth School Committee Discusses New High School Attendance Policy

Silver Lake Regional School Committee Tackles Budget, Data, and Policy Updates

Hanover Schools Face Staffing Challenges Amid Budget Constraints

WHRSD Faces $2 Million Budget Deficit, Potential Cuts

Pembroke Select Board Reviews Public Safety Budgets, Zoning Changes

Plymouth Select Board Reverses Course on Firearms Ballot Question, Places Police Civil Sevice Ballot Question

Cohasset Select Board Reviews Town Meeting Warrant

Hingham Approves Mattress Recycling Contract, Considers Fee Adjustment

Kingston Selectmen Approve Town Meeting Warrant, Debate Budget Items

Halifax Enforces Insurance Requirements for Vendors at Town Events

Hanson Select Board Approves Revised Override Ballot Question

Housing Takes Center Stage at Scituate Town Meeting

Hanover Select Board Demands Answers on Lost ARPA Funding

Plymouth School Committee Slows Decision on Preschool Relocation

Duxbury Selectboard Approves Goals for Fiscal Year 2026

New Athletic Director Aims to Boost Student Participation at Hull High School

Kingston School Committee Withdraws from School Choice Program

Scituate Approves Shoulder Season for Boaters

Hingham School Committee Approves Staff Cuts for 2025-2026 Budget

Plymouth County Explores Energy Aggregation Program to Lower Electricity Costs

Rockland Voters Reject Fire Station and Ladder Truck Proposals at Annual Town Election

Canton Police Audit Reveals Strained Community Relations, Low Officer Morale

Whitman Select Board Approves $2 Million Override for May Ballot

Weymouth Approves $9.5 Million Sewer Improvement Project

Gates Middle School Principal Named Massachusetts Principal of the Year

East Bridgewater Selects New Fire Chief

Cohasset School Committee Approves $24.8 Million Budget for FY26

Hull Select Board Unanimously Supports Community Housing Trust Initiative

Hanover Schools Propose Override Budget to Restore Positions and Services

Norwell Select Board Debates $18 Million Water Treatment Facility for PFAS Removal

South Shore Leadership Shakeup: Marshfield and East Bridgewater See Key Departures

Rockland Select Board Candidates Discuss Town's Future at Student-Run Forum

Duxbury School District Faces Significant Budget Cuts After Failed Override

Abington Town Meeting Approves $71.8M Budget, Rejects Trash Enterprise Fund

School Committee Approves 4.57% Budget Increase for Fiscal Year 2026

Pembroke School Committee Approves Fee Increases for 2025-2026 School Year

Kingston Officials Consider Budget Cuts to Avoid Override

Rockland Approves 90-Day Liquor License Suspension for The Banner

Marshfield Faces $710,000 Budget Gap for Vocational School Costs

Plymouth Select Board Debates Non-Binding Ballot Question on Gun Law Opt-Out

Plymouth Upholds Firearm Ban in Town Buildings

Norwell Schools Face Potential $2.5 Million Budget Cut if Override Fails

Abington Proposes Trash Fee System to Address Rising Waste Costs

Hingham Select Board Recommends $165.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Duxbury Implements Budget Cuts After Override Rejection

Weymouth School Committee Approves $92 Million Budget Proposal Amid Potential Shortfall

Nantasket Beach Car Show Returns for 2025, Continues Charitable Mission

Norwell Faces Tough Choices in $3.7 Million Override Vote

Abington Addresses Increase in Reported Threats at Woodsdale and Middle School

Plympton Opts Out of Early Vote-by-Mail, Approves Fire Station Ballot Question

Scituate Considers 63-Unit Senior Housing Development at Old Gates School Site

Pembroke School Committee Advances Plan to Join South Shore Vocational Technical High School

Whitman Officials Weigh One-Year vs. Three-Year Override to Address Budget Shortfall

Cohasset Considers Enterprise Fund for Recycling Transfer Facility

Halifax Selectmen Approve Budget Without Override, Use Free Cash to Close Gap

Hanson Faces $3 Million Override Vote Amid Budget Challenges

Kingston Police Department Seeks Budget Increase Amid Safety Concerns

Hingham School Committee Ends Community Service Graduation Requirement Pilot

Rockland School Committee Approves 5.36% Budget Increase for FY26

Plympton School Committee Approves $4.4 Million Budget for FY26

Scituate School Committee Approves Student Opportunity Act Plan Update

Marshfield Select Board Approves $59.7 Million School Budget for FY2026

Abington Faces Budget Challenges, Prepares for Trash Fee Proposal

Water Rates Surge: Duxbury Approves 30% Annual Increases for PFAS Remed

East Bridgewater Struggles to Fill Fire Chief Position After Top Candidate Withdraws

Pembroke Faces Budget Deficit Due to Healthcare Costs and Short-Term Interest

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves $66.3 Million Budget

Hull Select Board Reviews Town Meeting Warrant, Debates Sewer Fee Increases

Cohasset FY25 School Budget Deficit Grows to Nearly $900,000

Duxbury School Lunch Program Sees Dramatic Improvement in Student Satisfaction

Plymouth Nears 10% Affordable Housing Goal, Gaining Control Over Future Development

East Bridgewater School Committee Certifies $28.4 Million Budget for FY26

Hingham Wrestles with School Building Committee Expansion

School Department Receives Additional $300,000 in Budget Balancing Act

Pembroke School Committee Approves Middle-Level Waivers for Sports Teams

Hanover Select Board Approves $3.76 Million Override for May Ballot

Town Council Debates Historic Significance of Church Organ Restoration

Plympton Fire Station Proposal Aims to Address Safety Concerns and OSHA Compliance

Plymouth Middle Schools Focus on Student Engagement and Academic Growth

Hanover High School Program Cuts Reflect Budget Challenges

Duxbury Explores MBTA Communities Compliance Options

Override Failure Leaves Duxbury Facing $1.7M Budget Shortfall for FY26

Weymouth School Committee Proposes $92 Million Budget for FY26

Hull Approves 900-Car Limit for HRA Parking Lot

East Bridgewater Schools Face $1.5 Million Budget Gap, Consider Staff Cuts

Norwell Weighs Multiple Tax Impacts as Town Faces Major Spending Proposals

Hingham Select Board Advances Pickleball Courts Project

Scituate Advances Affordable Senior Housing Project at Gates School Site

Marshfield Students Blend Art and Music in Innovative Performance

Halifax Zoning Bylaws Undergo Major Overhaul After Two-Year Review

Cohasset Schools Face $1.2 Million Budget Shortfall, Consider Staff Cuts and Fee Increases

Hanson Faces $3 Million Budget Deficit, Considers Override

Kingston Selectmen Reject Police Override Request, Water Moratorium to Last 5-7 Years

Whitman Establishes Taxation Aid Fund to Help Elderly and Disabled Residents

Hull School Committee Approves New Graduation Requirements After MCAS Change

Norwell Middle School Celebrates Excellence with Student Showcase

Scituate Elementary School Project on Track and Under Budget

Rockland Schools Propose 3.9% Budget Increase, Seek Additional Town Support

Marshfield Select Board Approves $6.7 Million Bond for Pump Station Upgrade

Halifax School Committee Approves Budget Cuts Amid Financial Strain

Hingham School Committee Takes Strong Stand Against Hate Incidents at High School

Plymouth County Commissioners Present $95,000 Check to Plympton, Bringing Total Funding to Over $1 Million

Select Board Appoints Charles Allen as East Bridgewater's Next Fire Chief

Cohasset School Committee Considers Fee Increases to Address Budget Shortfall

Abington Proposes Five-Year Phased Trash Fee Program

Duxbury School Committee Endorses Town-Wide Override Ahead of Critical Vote

Proposed Pickleball Courts Spark Heated Debate at Hingham Select Board Meeting

Silver Lake Regional School Committee Approves $45.2 Million Budget for FY2026

Duxbury Approves $4.8 Million Budget Increase Contingent on Override

Pembroke Select Board Votes to Advance Retail Marijuana Proposal to Town Meeting

Hull Select Board Reviews Town Warrant with Potential Changes to Fees, Procedures

Hanson Fire Department Offers Free Cardiac Screenings for Local Youth

Norwell Select Board Unanimously Approves $3.7 Million Override Request

Plymouth Unveils Comprehensive Traffic Study for Downtown and North Plymouth

Cohasset Advances New Public Safety Building Project

Pembroke Hears Detailed Report on Hobomock Elementary Air Quality Concerns

Scituate Balances Budget Without Override While Neighboring Communities Face Deficits

Hanover Select Board Votes Against Expanding Library Trustees

Banner Pub's Liquor License Suspended Over Safety Violations

Kingston School Committee Approves FY26 Budget Without Override

Weymouth Moves Forward with Community Electricity Aggregation Plan

Plymouth School Committee Tackles Special Education Leadership, Alternative Programs, and Math Curriculum

Hull Redevelopment Authority Advances Plans for Summer Events While Working on Urban Renewal

Cohasset Schools Explore Fee Increases to Address Growing Budget Shortfall

Silver Lake Regional School Committee Approves $44.1 Million Budget for FY2026

School District Faces Potential Budget Shortfall, Towns Consider Overrides

Weymouth Schools Face $1.9 Million Budget Shortfall

Duxbury Selectboard Grapples with Earth Removal Regulations Amid Resident Concerns

Hanover Schools Consider Staffing Priorities Amid Budget Constraints

Norwell Officials Discuss Potential Override, $4.3 Million in CPC Projects

Marshfield Schools' English Learner Program Serves 128 Students From Diverse Backgrounds

Pembroke School Committee Tackles Tech Upgrades, Arts Programs Amid Budget Challenges

Hingham Faces $810,822 Budget Gap for FY26

Halifax Approves Beach Attendant Position for Summer Season

Kingston Approves Six-Month Trial of Four-Day Work Week for Town Hall Staff

Cohasset IT Department Seeks Additional Staffing to Address Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Scituate Considers Future Use of Cushing School Site

Whitman Faces $2.2 Million Budget Deficit, Officials Consider Override Options

Abington Schools Face 5.07% Budget Increase for FY26

Duxbury Faces Critical Vote on $5.8M Budget Override

Hanson Faces Potential $2.9 Million Override to Maintain Town Services

Hingham School Committee Approves Superintendent's Performance Goals, Reviews Student Progress Data

Plymouth Select Board Debates Opting Town Properties Out of New State Gun Law

Plympton School Committee Grapples with Budget Increase

East Bridgewater Fire Department Welcomes New Captain and Firefighters, Select Board Approves Memorial for Fallen Officer

Hanover Transfer Station Sticker Prices Proposed, Senior Discounts Considered

Hull Schools Welcome New Athletic Director, Address Enrollment Challenges

Marshfield Faces Consequences for Non-Compliance with MBTA Communities Act

Plympton Officials Work to Avoid Budget Override, Consider Social Media Expansion

Rockland School Committee Slashes Capital Request by 88%

Building a Sustainable Budget: Essential Guide for Municipal Finance Officials

Duxbury Faces $1.7 Million Budget Shortfall, Considers Override

East Bridgewater Zoning Board Scrutinizes Revised Plans for 240-Unit Housing Development

Pembroke Select Board Places 34 Articles on Town Meeting Warrant, Reviews Rising Costs in FY26 Budget

Plymouth Residents Face Steep Rise in Electricity Costs as Town Explores Solutions

Weymouth Council Challenges State's Affordable Homes Act, Calls for Return to Local Zoning Control

East Bridgewater Schools Approve New Digital Sign, Update Graduation Requirements

Hanover Select Board Approves $9.9M Bond Sale, New Restaurant Licenses

Hingham Select Board Delays Vote on $1.9M Pickleball Complex Amid Noise Concerns

Hull Considers Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Silver Lake School Committee Rejects Cuts to Extracurriculars, Explores Funding Options

Norwell Faces $4.1 Million Override Request Amid Rising Costs

Plympton Reports Strong Revenue Collecton in FY25

Halifax Considers Override to Address School Budget Crisis

Whitman-Hanson Faces 5.36% Budget Increase Amid Rising Costs

Cohasset Faces 15% Healthcare Cost Hike, Police Calls Surge 129%

Scituate Schools Maintain Staff Levels Despite Enrollment Challenges

Plymouth Select Board Amends Polling Location Decision, Reduces Sites to Five

Kingston Grapples with School Budget Crisis and Police Staffing Needs

Hanson Fire Department Seeks Override for Staffing Increase

School Committee Approves 7.43% Budget Increase for FY2026

Hingham Schools Face Staff Cuts Amid Budget Constraints

IXL Program Boosts Student Achievement at Rogers Middle School

Abington Faces Budget Challenges, Explores Solutions Amid Busy Year for Emergency Services

Plymouth School Committee Approves 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Marshfield Rejects MBTA Communities Act Compliance Plan

Duxbury Officials Debate Potential CPA Rate Reduction Amid Budget Concerns

Plympton Considers Proposition 2 1/2 Override to Address Budget Shortfall

Scituate School Committee Approves Early Start for 2025-2026 Academic Year

School Committee Approves Level Service Budget Amid Financial Challenges

Cohasset Schools Face $1.2M Budget Gap, Consider Staff Cuts

Duxbury School Committee Approves $250,000 Paid from Special Education Reserve Fund

Hull Select Board Adopts Dignity Pledge, Forms 250th Anniversary Committee

Weymouth School Committee Approves New Graduation Requirements for Class of 2025

Norwell Faces Potential Override as Budget Challenges Mount

Pembroke Faces Tough Choices in FY26 Budget

Plymouth Precinct Chairs Push Back on Plan to Slash Polling Locations

Duxbury Weighs Tax Override as Budget Challenges Mount

Rockland Grapples with Rising Costs in FY26 Budget

Pembroke Schools Face Budget Challenges Amid Declining Enrollment

Whitman-Hanson School District Audit Reveals Financial Insights

Cohasset Considers Enterprise Fund for Recycling Transfer Facility

Hingham School Committee Presents FY26 Budget Amid Financial Constraints

Plymouth Consolidates Polling Locations to Four Sites

Hanover Proposes $3.5 Million Override for FY2026

Kingston School Committee Approves $17.4 Million Budget, Seeks Override

Scituate Schools Maintain Staff Levels in Tight Budget

Duxbury Grapples with MBTA Zoning Compliance, Budget Override

Weymouth Town Council Approves Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Hanover School Committee Approves $41 Million Budget for FY26

Abington High School Updates Program of Studies for 2025-2026

Duxbury School Committee Prepares for Crucial Budget Vote

Plymouth Officials Present $325 Million Budget for FY26

Hingham Select Board Tackles Budgets, Warrant Articles

Kingston Grapples with Tight Budget, Weighs Override Options

Hanson Faces $2.6 Million Budget Shortfall for FY26

Hull School Committee Approves Budget Proposal, Teacher Contract

Plympton School Committee Faces 19.7% Budget Increase for FY26

Norwell School District Faces $4 Million Budget Shortfall, Considers Override

Marshfield Approves Small Cell Wireless Policy

Hanover Select Board Approves $3.8 Million School Budget Increase

Rockland School Committee Approves High School Curriculum Changes, Teachers' Contract

Plymouth School Committee Reorganizes Leadership for 2025

Scituate School Budget Proposal Aims for 2% Increase While Maintaining Staff Levels

Hingham School Committee Approves Fee Increases for Athletics and Parking

Abington Invited to Whitman's 150th Anniversary Celebration

Duxbury Faces Steep Water Rate Hikes to Fund PFAS Treatment

Habitat for Humanity Seeks Land in Plympton for Affordable Housing

Weymouth High School Unveils Major Changes to Program of Studies

Hull Considers Major Changes to Bus and Road Systems

Norwell Launches Government Study Committee to Review Town Charter

Pembroke Nears 10% Affordable Housing Goal, Explores Strategies

Kingston Considers Override to Fund Public Safety and Schools

Paraprofessional Placed on Leave Amid Allegations at Hull High School

Hanover Considers $3.8 Million School Budget Increase

Plymouth Considers Zoning Change for Major Retail Development

Marshfield's FY26 Budget Balances Growth and Fiscal Responsibility

Halifax Faces $2.5 Million Budget Deficit Largely Due to Education Costs

Whitman Faces $1.7 Million Budget Deficit, Weighs Override Options

Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust Seeks Support for Property Exploration

Rockland Grapples with Budget Constraints as Health Costs Soar

Budget Constraints Loom as East Bridgewater Schools Plan for FY26

Waterways Commission Proposes 10% Fee Increase for Scituate Harbor

Weymouth Considers Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Pembroke School Committee Weighs New Social-Emotional Program Amid Budget Constraints

New Era for South Shore Tech as Voters Approve Building Project

Hingham Schools Face Tough Choices as Budget Cap Looms

Silver Lake Towns Struggle to Fund 'Level Service' School Budgets

New $276 Million Vocational School Building Proposed for South Shore

Hanover School Committee Grapples with Budget Shortfall

Hingham Forecasts $948,000 Budget Deficit for FY26

Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves One-Year Extension for Superintendent

Plymouth Honors Former State Representative Matt Muratore

Kingston Faces Budget Crunch, Considers Override for FY2026

Hanson Considers Property Tax Override to Address Budget Shortfalls

Hull School Committee Approves Pre-Labor Day Start for 2025-2026

Hingham Schools Face Tough Cuts to Meet 3.5% Budget Cap

Marshfield's Budget Remains Stable Amid Economic Challenges

Halifax School Committee Grapples with 10% Budget Cut Request

Hanover Faces Tough Decisions on School Budget and Override

Rockland School Committee Approves $1.95 Million Capital Request for FY26

Abington Faces $1.6 Million Budget Deficit, Considers Waste Hauling Enterprise Fund

New Math Curriculum Implementation Underway in Scituate Schools

Duxbury's Powder Point Bridge Slated for Extended Closure

East Bridgewater Zoning Board Grapples with 40B Housing Project Concerns

Weymouth School Committee Approves New Superintendent Contract

Duxbury School Committee Debates Budget Amid Uncertainty

Silver Lake Regional School District Faces Potential 11.5% Budget Increase

Hull Chamber of Commerce Unveils Ambitious Economic Development Plan

Cohasset School Committee Considers Calendar Options, Addresses Special Education Concerns

Norwell Approves Verizon License Renewal, Addresses Cell Tower Concerns

South Shore Tech's $276 Million Building Project Heads to January 25 Vote

East Bridgewater Approves $120,000 for School Repair Study

Marshfield Schools Face 5.37% Budget Increase Amid Rising Costs

Abington School Committee Proposes 7.7% Budget Increase for FY26

Pembroke School Committee Considers Strategic Plan, Reviews Special Education Progress

Plymouth Appoints New Planning Board Member

Whitman Assessor's Office Billing Errors Raise Concerns

Scituate Explores New Water Sources, Tackles Rising Infrastructure Costs

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Cohasset Approves $70,000 for July 4th Fireworks Celebration

Halifax Landfill Repair Options Presented to Board of Selectmen

East Bridgewater Grapples with Financial Challenges, Explores Solutions

Hanover Faces Budget Crunch, Select Board Weighs Override Option

Rockland Police Department Promotes Two Officers, Town Prepares for Crucial Vote

"Pay As You Throw" Program Saves Plympton $60,000 in First Year

Top court backs MBTA zoning law, tosses guidelines

Kingston Schools Face Severe Budget Cuts, Potential Staff Reductions

Weymouth Mourns Loss of 12-Year-Old Student in Tragic Skiing Accident

Christina Bryant Appointed to Plymouth School Committee

Duxbury Selectboard Grapples with PFAS Treatment Priorities, Budget Concerns

Hanover Weighs Budget Override Amid Financial Challenges

East Bridgewater Rushes to Earmark ARPA Funds Before Year-End Deadline

Marshfield Approves Fast EV Charging Stations for Town Hall

Brockton City Council Delays Action on Controversial Camping, Loitering Ordinances

Aging Population Surge in Hanover: Town Faces New Challenges

EB Zoning Board Grapples with Complex Multi-Phase Housing Proposal

Hanover School Committee Explores Innovative Funding for Full-Day Kindergarten

Abington Homeowner Faces Tree Replacement Hurdle for Garage Project

Hull Establishes Affordable Housing Trust Fund

East Bridgewater Considers New Elementary School Project

Pembroke Unveils $75 Million Plan to Combat Brown Water Issues

Norwell Considers Legal Action After Adopting MBTA Zoning