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Scituate School Committee Pauses on Superintendent Search, Opts for “Needs Assessment” First
$1.4M Sewer Agreement Signed in East Bridgewater
South Shore Tech School Building On Track for 2028 Opening
Plympton Fire Station Project “Reset” Sparks Debate
Weymouth Bids Farewell to Veteran Leaders as Athletic Program Shows Major Growth
“There is No Place Like Hull”: Select Board Endorses New Town-Wide Branding Campaign
Norwell Past Officials Call for Return to 3-Member Select Board
Cohasset High School Invited into State Building Program
South Shore News...letter: Budget Squeeze
Whitman’s WinterFest: The Story of a Two-Decade Tradition, Its Sweet Legacy, and Its End
EB Schools Consider 2% Budget Cut
Hanover School Committee Approves FY27 Budget Amid Warnings of “Unsustainable” Future Funding
Abington Select Board Appoints Search Committee Members
Plymouth Town Manager Warns of “Fiscal Crisis” as Health Costs Spike
Kingston Selectmen Sign Waste Transfer Deal
New Elevated Scituate Harbormaster Facility Unveiled
Three Firms Pitch Plans for Pleasant Street Landfill in Rockland
Halifax Selects Steven Solbo as Next Town Administrator in Unanimous Vote
Norwell School Committee Chair Rebuts “Misleading” Budget Claims
Plympton Schools FY27 Budget Preview: Level Funding Would Cut Band, Library, and Staff
“Absolutely Shocking”: Hingham School Committee Alarmed by Lack of IEP Students in AP Classes
Whitman Select Board and FinCom Hear $1.3M Deficit Looms for FY27
Cohasset Public Safety Pivot: Fire Substation Scrapped from King St. Plans to Curb Costs
Weymouth Council Honors Outgoing Leaders
Duxbury Selectboard Hikes Beach & Trash Fees 30%
South Shore News...letter: Razor-Thin Margins
East Bridgewater Braces for 2% Budget Cut
WH School Committee Confronts Budget ‘Cloud’ While Approving New Graduation Standards
Hanover Presses County Treasurer on Pension Costs as “Fiscal Crisis” Looms
Hull School Committee Rejects “High Stakes” Testing Language in Graduation Policy
School Finance Professional Appointed to Whitman-Hanson School Committee Amidst “Crisis”
Silver Lake Preliminary FY27 Budget Unveiled
WHRSD Deficit Narrows to $201k, But Officials Warn of ‘Cuts’ for FY27
Duxbury School Committee Splits 3-2 on $46.5M Budget
Plymouth Select Board to Consider ICE Policy Following Emotional Public Testimony
Scituate Departments “Hold the Line” on Budget Amidst Rising Development Complexity
Halifax Schools Outlook: “Level Funding” Could Mean Job Cuts and Larger Classes
Rockland School Committee Approves $1.2M Capital Plan
Abington Joins Regional Audit Crisis as CBIZ Delays Threaten Free Cash Certification
State Rejects Wood for Powder Point Bridge
Scituate Replaces MCAS Graduation Requirement
Plymouth County Commissioners Approve $850K for Brockton City Hall
Cohasset School Committee Approves Capital Requests, Splits on Security Cameras
South Shore News...letter: Early Warnings
Hull Explores Municipal Waste Collection Options as Trash Management Costs Mount
The Laced Edge: A Dive into the History and Competitive Field of South Shore Bar Pizza
Marshfield Select Board Rejects All Town Administrator Finalists
Pembroke Develops Outdoor Live Entertainment Policy Amid Growing Venue Interest
Norwell Select Board Approves Flock Camera System to Aid Crime-Solving Efforts
Hingham Select Board Endorses Single Tax Rate
Plymouth Pursues Year-Round Homeless Shelter with 16 Supportive Housing Units
Kingston Police Sergeant Promoted as Town Prepares for 300th Anniversary
Rockland Select Board Approves $13.87 Tax Rate, Average Single-Family Bill to Rise 7.5%
Hanover Voters Approve MBTA Communities Zoning to Beat State Deadline
Marshfield Schools Cuts Nearly 20 Positions in Two Years as District Confronts Budget Pressures
Cohasset Finances Show Solid Footing in First Quarter, OPEB Trust Policies Updated
Hanson Select Board Approves All-Alcoholic Beverage License for Fetch BBQ
Pembroke Schools Face $823,679 Budget Increase for Fiscal Year 2027
Hull School Committee Debates Graduation Requirements as State Issues New Guidelines
Duxbury Selectboard Accepts Over $19,000 for Baseball Field Improvements
Hanover Adopts Sweeping Financial Policy to Sustain Override Through 2032
Kingston Schools Present $16.3M Budget With 4.8% Increase for FY27
South Shore News...letter: Leadership Shuffle
Abington Appoints Interim Town Manager as Lambiase Departs for Kingston
Whitman Select Board Member Howe Announces Resignation Effective April 5
Your Free Guide to Festive Cheer: South Shore Community Events
Governor Healey Unveils Sweeping Plan to Reimagine Massachusetts High School Graduation Requirements
Marshfield Select Board Delays Town Administrator Decision After Interviewing Two Finalists
Abington Schools Vote to Exit School Choice Program Amid Budget Uncertainty and Rising Enrollment
East Bridgewater Select Board Approves DPW Union Contract
OCPC Designated as Tech Hub for Route 24 Corridor, Secures Grant for Regional Strategy
Plymouth Board Launches E-Bike Regulation Initiative Amid Intense Public Debate
Search Committee Division Surfaces as Marshfield Moves Forward with Town Administrator Finalists
Rockland High School AP Scores Surge to Record 76% Passing Rate, Signaling Academic Turnaround
Norwell Schools Face $1.4 Million Budget Shortfall, Early Projections Show
Hanover Middle School Cross Country Teams Dominate at State Level with Historic Championships
Kingston Selectmen Unanimously Appoint Abington Town Manager Scott Lambiase as Next Administrator
Hull Select Board Adopts Comprehensive Committee Handbook, Establishes Transparency Measures
Pembroke Library Foundation Donates $400,000 for Expansion Project
South Shore News...letter: Graduation Requirements without MCAS
Marshfield School Committee Approves Co-Op Ski Team, Rejects Junior Varsity Girls Hockey Proposal
Hingham School Committee Overhauls Graduation Requirements, Approves Dozens of Policy Updates
Scituate Select Board Hears Budget Presentations from 15 Town Departments in Marathon Session
Marshfield Hires Two Veteran Police Officers to Fill Department Vacancies
Halifax Opens Zoning Board of Appeals Seat After Longtime Member Resigns
Technical Failures Force Cancellation of Rockland Board of Health Meeting
South Shore Showdown: Whitman-Hanson Hosts Abington for 114th Thanksgiving Classic
Hingham Select Board Endorses $1.5 Million Roundabout to Address Fatal Intersection
Cohasset Select Board Debates Filling Finance Director Vacancy as Budget Season Looms
Whitman-Hanson School Committee Elects New Leadership Amid Budget Crisis
East Bridgewater Schools Consider Advanced Emergency Mapping System for Campus Safety
Rockland Select Board Approves Three-Year Contract Extension for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
Hanson Select Board Holds Uniform Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
Whitman Select Board Votes to Explore Taking Over School Building Borrowing
Hull High School Faces Major Graduation Policy Overhaul Following MCAS Voter Referendum
Plymouth Schools Eliminate MCAS Graduation Requirement, Adopt Competency-Based Alternative
Zoning Board Delays Decision on Controversial Battery Storage Facility After Safety Concerns
South Shore News...Letter: Tax Classification Week
Scituate Schools Launch Redistricting Study for New Elementary School Opening in 2027
No Confidence, No Answers: Whitman-Hanson Community Demands Leadership Accountability
Duxbury Bay Faces Serious Nitrogen Pollution Crisis as Water Quality Deteriorates
Pembroke Sets Single Tax Rate for FY26, Average Residential Bill to Rise to $7,527
Rockland Board of Health Meeting Cancelled After Officials Fail to Show
Plympton Tax Rate Drops to $14.26 as Selectmen Maintain Single Rate for All Properties
Norwell Advances Multigenerational Community Center Study After Review of Three Town-Owned Sites
Abington Tax Rate Drops 26 Cents as Board Rejects Split-Rate Structure
Burga Takes Helm of Weymouth Council as Molisse Transitions to Mayor’s Office
Hingham Schools Approve Electric Bus Lease Despite Uncertain Long-Term Costs
Pembroke High School MCAS Scores Drop Sharply, Raising Questions About Test Motivation
East Bridgewater Voters Approve New Central Elementary School
Kingston Voters Approve $1.6 Million Elementary School Roof Debt Exclusion, 294-224
Abington Special Election Outcome: Nicole Emery Wins Select Board Seat
South Shore News...letter: Special Elections and Rough Years Ahead
The Annual Tax Classification Hearing: Policy, Process, and the Critical Choices Ahead
Weymouth Elementary Schools Present Ambitious Plans to Boost Student Achievement and Belonging
WHRSD Special Education Account Depleted, District Used Current Year Funds to Cover FY25 Shortfall
Hull Select Board Approves Single Tax Rate
Plympton Explores Microsoft Office 365 Upgrade to Potentially Replace Costly Permitting Software
Marshfield School Committee Approves $12.9 Million Capital Plan
Scituate Secures $5 Million State Grant for North Scituate Water System Construction
Hingham Public Library Seeks $80,000 for Critical Air Conditioning System Design Work
Kingston Extends Four-Day Work Week for Town Hall Beyond Trial Period
EB Voters Clear First Hurdle for New Central Elementary School with 2/3 Town Meeting Vote
Hull Schools Launch Expanded Garden-to-Cafeteria Initiative Connecting All Grade Levels
Marshfield Sets January Vote on $3.4 Million School Roof Debt Exclusion
Hanover Confronts $42 Million OPEB Liability as Health Insurance Costs Soar Beyond Projections
Duxbury Selectboard Adopts Single Tax Rate for FY26 as Property Values Surge 4.63%
South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers
Halifax Forms Override Study Committee, Considers Expansion to Seven Members
Abington Voters Head to Polls November 15th to Fill Select Board Vacancy
Abington Schools Show Mixed MCAS Results, Launch Major Curriculum Review
Hanover School Committee Approves Graduation Policy Without MCAS Test Requirement
Norwell Select Board Approves Fire Union Contract, Appoints New Officer in Busy Fall Session
Whitman-Hanson Staff Layoffs Imminent as Union Delivers No-Confidence Votes
Weymouth Town Council Appoints New Town Clerk, Transitions Leadership
Scituate Approves $120,000 Water Study as Town Secures $5 Million Sewer Grant
Marshfield Select Board Approves Charles Sumner as Interim Town Administrator
Hingham Select Board Ratifies Three-Year Contract with DPW Union Following Successful Negotiations
Rodrigues Makes History in 50-Vote Unofficial Margin
Scituate Select Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Without Layoffs Despite Rising Fixed Costs
Plymouth Grapples with Memorial Hall’s Deterioration as Water Intrusion Threatens Closure
Burga Upset in Weymouth’s Municipal Election; Happel Tops Council At-Large Field
Hanson Locks in Three-Year Energy Contract
Whitman Select Board Raises Trash Fee to $435, Citing Contract Increases and Uncaptured Costs
Rockland School Committee Approves 11-Day Educational Tour to Spain and Portugal for 2028
Plympton School Committee Unanimously Recommends Ross MacPherson to Fill Vacant Seat
Abington Seeks $1.6 Million to Cover Contaminated Soil Cleanup at DPW-Fire Station Site
Rockland Board of Health to Hold Public Hearing on Kratom Regulation in December
Duxbury Selectboard Approves $105 Million Draft Budget, Setting Stage for Override Vote
South Shore News...letter: Week of Upheaval
Norwell’s Town Hall Masterstroke: Is This the Model for Municipal Modernization?
Whitman-Hanson School Committee Halts 30 Planned Layoffs
Kingston Approves $1.6 Million Elementary School Roof Replacement, Requiring Debt Exclusion Vote
East Bridgewater Approves $1.2 Million Fire Engine Purchase at Special Town Meeting
Cohasset Town Manager Chris Senior Will Not Seek Contract Renewal After 12 Years
Weymouth Schools Adopt New Student Graduation Requirements
Duxbury School Committee Confronts Impact of 18.9 Staff Positions Lost in Budget Reductions
Norwell Schools Face Enrollment Shifts and Class Size Pressures Following Major Staff Cuts
Fire Station Faces State Safety Violations, Must Address Building Deficiencies by November
Rockland Adopts First-Ever Artificial Intelligence Policy to Govern Municipal Technology Use
Kingston Police Department to Create Family Services Unit, Add Supervisory Position
Hull Schools Post Historic Academic Gains, Ranking Among Top State Performers
EB To Consider Major Central School Rebuild Project at November 10th Town Meeting
Hanover Faces $6.9 Million Budget Deficit as Town Unveils Sobering Five-Year Financial Forecast
Scituate School Committee Faces Outcry Over Diversity Director Position Elimination
Halifax Selectmen Appoint Veteran Building Commissioner Rod Palmer as Interim Leader
Pembroke Votes to Join Regional Vocational School, Rejects Appointed Town Clerk
Norwell Approves New Function Room Liquor License for Cheever Tavern Events
Cohasset Citizen Petition Demands Free Full-Day Kindergarten as Budget Tensions Flare
Eight Candidates Vie for Weymouth Town Council in Competitive Election
Marshfield Voters Approve MBTA Communities Zoning on Third Try, Reversing Two Previous Rejections
Plymouth Select Board Advances Electric Bicycle Safety Regulations Following Rising Injury Concerns
Rockland School Committee Approves Multi-Year Contract for Next Superintendent Jane Hackett
SST School Committee Unanimously Approves Pembroke as 10th Member Town
Scituate Select Board Hears Options for Cole Parkway Resilience Project
EB School Committee Considers Critical Response Mapping System to Enhance Emergency Response
Hingham Select Board Approves Beer Garden Trial for Downtown Arts Events
Plymouth Town Meeting Approves $2M Budget Boost
Hanson Select Board Appoints Kevin Donovan Interim Town Administrator
Hanover Schools Introduce New Graduation Requirements as MCAS Test Requirement Eliminated
Weymouth School Committee Approves New CTE Admissions Policy With Middle School Pathway Requirement
South Shore News...letter: When Overrides Aren't Enough and Infrastructure Can't Wait
Duxbury School Committee Advances Alden School Feasibility Study
A New Path for Pembroke’s Students: The South Shore Tech Decision
Hull Seizes Property by Eminent Domain to Complete Critical Seawall Project
Marshfield School Committee Honors Member Lara Brait Battling Breast Cancer
Plymouth Select Board Debates Visitor Center Renovation Amid Concerns About Cost Uncertainty
Hingham Approves $300,000 Salt Contract as Town Prepares for Winter Season
Halifax Commits $9,896 Annually to Regional Overdose Prevention Program
Pembroke School Committee Advances New Graduation Standards to Replace MCAS
Kingston Appoints Federal Lobbyist to School Committee Amid Budget Crisis
Union Point Developer Seeks Water Solution as Rockland Faces Years Without Tax Revenue
Cohasset Public Safety Building Project Delayed to Spring Amid Call for Additional Planning
Whitman Considers Smart Growth Housing District to Unlock State Incentive Payments
Hanover Faces Multi-Million Dollar Budget Deficits Through 2032 Despite Recent Override
Hingham School Committee Appoints Three Members to New Building Committee
Select Board Approves Wine and Malt License for New Brewery in Brant Rock
Town Council Approves $163,000 for First Fish Ladder to Restore Smelt Spawning Habitat
Hull School Committee Approves Two Major Music Field Trips for Middle Schoolers
South Shore News...letter: The 'Polished Turd': South Shore Towns Navigate Unwanted State Mandates
Cohasset Public Safety Project Delayed to Spring Amid $17 Million Cost Hike
Plympton Board Grapples with $60,000 Annual Cost for Permitting Software Despite $74,000 Grant
Plymouth County OPEB Trust Shows Strong 9.44% Returns Over Five Years
Norwell Moves Forward on $945,000 Woodworth Field Complex Renovation
Hingham Senior Center Project Comes in at $30.6 Million, Down from Original $34.1 Million Estimate
Hanson Settles for “Polished Turd” in Approving MBTA Zoning
Abington Expands International Trip Eligibility to Sophomores to Boost Struggling Travel Programs
Plymouth Select Board Appoints Lorraine Ramsay to Airport Advisory Committee
Scituate Schools See Activity with Hatherly Project
Hingham School Committee Approves 10 Electric School Buses, Saving District $200,000 in First Year
Duxbury Enacts Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Conditions Worsen
Free Full-Day Kindergarten Sparks Budget Battle as Cohasset Residents Demand Greater Transparency
East Bridgewater Sets November 15 Special Election on Central Elementary School Debt Exclusion
South Shore News...letter: South Shore's Special Town Meeting Season Begins
Hanson Prepares for Contentious October Town Meeting with 29 Articles
Kratom Debate Puts Boards of Health on the Front Lines as State Action Stalls
Hingham Center for Active Living Could Triple Programming with Zero Operational Cost to Town
Aleeza Hagerty Selected for Hull School Committee Seat
Committee Approves $105,000 Study Contract to Analyze Silver Lake Regionalization
Pembroke Select Board Approves $467,000 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Scituate Select Board Approves $272,250 Contract for Minot Beach Parking Lot
Marshfield Grapples with $7.8 Million School Roof Project Amid MBTA Housing Mandate Standoff
Cohasset Faces $18.4 Million Ask for Public Safety Building After Project Costs Nearly Triple
Whitman Board Approves New Three-Year Fire Union Contract
Marshfield Schools Highlight Student Wellness and Unity Through New Programs
Halifax Veterans Memorial Garden Project Gets Board Support, Pending Final Plans
Hanson Police Celebrate Promotions and Awards
Kingston Approves Road Plowing Compromise for Post Court Despite Fence Dispute
Hull High School Launches Innovative Business Pathway Program with State Grant Support
Plymouth School Committee Approves $9.8 Million Capital Projects Plan for FY27
Marshfield Reports $6.4 Million Free Cash Certification, Fills Office Vacancies
East Bridgewater Select Board Approves Comprehensive Special Town Meeting Warrant
Abington Select Board Approves Complex Budget Process
Hingham High School Theater Gets $535,000 Lighting and Sound System Upgrade
Addressing the South Shore's Housing Crisis: A Path Forward for Our Communities
Kingston Faces Potential $1 Million Override for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Hull Select Board Votes to Advance Light Plant Management Change to State Legislature
Norwell Select Board Rejects $36-50 Million MWRA Water Connection After Cost Analysis
Hanover Select Board Member Defies Resignation Calls Over Sharing Charlie Kirk Post
Cohasset Select Board Plans $1.9 Million for School Roof Project
East Bridgewater School Committee Approves Pay Increases for Substitute Teachers
Scituate Appoints Dr. Thomas Raab as Interim Superintendent Following Burkhead's Retirement
Pembroke Moves Forward with Plan to Join South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Rockland Fire Station Passes With 55% Support in Special Election
Plymouth Select Board Votes to Remove Chair in Contentious Reorganization
Norwell School Committee Approves New CTE Policy as District Reports Clean Financial Audit
Kingston School Committee Approves Teacher Contract Amendment
Weymouth Council Hears Passionate Debate Over Dogs on Beach Proposal
Duxbury Selectboard Decides Not to Appeal Bridge's Historic Designation
Plymouth County Secures $76,450 Settlement with Verizon in Complex Tower Deal
Hanson Officials Talk MBTA Housing Zone as Grant Funding Losses Mount
South Shore News...letter: Budget Deficits and Volunteer Exodus Test South Shore Towns
Weymouth High School Career Technical Education Adopts New Lottery-Based Admissions Process
Pembroke Select Board Modifies Outdoor Entertainment Hours Amid Ongoing Noise Complaints
Whitman-Hanson Faces $1.14 Million Budget Deficit, Authorizes Circuit Breaker Transfer
Hanover School Committee Approves Major Budget Transfers to Fund Strategic Teaching Positions
Kingston Selectmen Vote to Transfer Conservation Land First Refusal Rights to Wildlands Trust
Halifax Maintains Single Tax Rate, Rejects Property Tax Split for Fiscal 2026
Hingham Select Board Appoints Dr. Richard Eisen to Fill Sewer Commission Vacancy
Plymouth Select Board Approves $4.5 Million in Capital Projects Despite Airport Runway Concerns
Hanson Police Department Completes Major Reorganization with Four Promotions
Brockton Preliminary Election Narrows Field for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee Races
Rockland Rogers Middle School Unveils Sweeping Schedule Overhaul to Boost Student Achievement
Hull's Jacobs School Shows Strong Start with Elevated Student Satisfaction Scores
School Committee Approves Three-Year Teacher Contract, Secures $133,000 Reading Grant
Plymouth School Committee Approves 50% Adult Meal Price Increase to Address State Compliance Issues
Scituate School Committee Approves Emergency Substitute Nurse Pay Increase
Plympton Board Addresses Resignations as Key Volunteers Step Down from Town Committees
Cohasset Approves Major RTF Fee Increases, Waits on Out-of-Town Sticker Pilot
Hanover Council on Aging Faces Staffing Crisis as Senior Population Grows to 31% by 2030
Plymouth County Jail Immigration Detention Faces Scrutiny at Community Forum
South Shore News...letter: Zoning fights, budget realities, and where services meet strain
South Shore Towns Turning to Community Choice Energy
Abington Police Chief Reports Department 32% Under Minimum Staffing
Marshfield Approves Town Administrator Salary Range of $190,000-$210,000
Duxbury Faces Multi-Million Dollar Budget Deficits Through 2030
East Bridgewater Swears In Three New Police Officers, Addresses Contract Negotiations Dispute
Whitman Launches Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program with Locked-In Rates Through 2029
Town Properties Chair Resigns Amid Political Tensions Over Fire Station Project
Norwell Plans to Eliminate Existing Driveways on High Street Spark Resident Concerns
Duxbury School Committee Grapples with Transportation Safety Concerns
Halifax Appoints New Finance Committee Member in Unanimous Vote
Acting Mayor Molisse Announces Leadership Transition Following Hedlund Resignation
Rockland Planner Proposes Five-Member Committee to Review Zoning for Small Businesses
Former Federal Officials Warn of "Disastrous" Cuts to Emergency Response Capabilities
South Shore News...letter: Schools open, boards planning, safety in focus
Rockland Gears Up for Critical September Vote on New Fire Station and Ladder Truck
Hanover Police Chief Calls for State Action on Dangerous E-Bike Use as Safety Concerns Mount
Weymouth Launches Community Electricity Aggregation Program
Marshfield School Committee Proposes Significant Athletic Fee Increase to Address $170,000 Deficit
Whitman Police Searching for Missing 18-Year-Old Male
Hanson Approves $1.45 Million Special Town Meeting Warrant Despite MBTA Compliance Stalemate
Plymouth Select Board Approves Ambitious 81-Goal Annual Plan
Hingham Select Board Approves Major Traffic Improvements for Downtown Hingham's Fountain Square
Kingston Police Recognizes Officers and Civilians for Heroic Acts
Abington Schools Secure $293,600 State Literacy Grant
Halifax Appoints Attorney Jody Goyette to Fill Vacant Seat
School Committee Approves $78.2 Million General Contractor for New Elementary School
Hanover Fills 27 of 28 New Teaching Positions, Comes in $58,000 Under Budget
Duxbury Selectboard Raises Major Concerns Over Proposed 40B Application
Marshfield Select Board Fills 65 Board and Committee Positions in Streamlined Appointments Process
South Shore News...letter: Weekly Government Roundup
Cohasset's Recycling Transfer Facility at a Crossroads
Pembroke Select Board Addresses Noise Complaints from Somewhere Else Tavern
Cohasset School Committee Approves Technology Use Policies, Welcomes New Staff
Whitman-Hanson Athletic Fees Rise Dramatically to Address Budget Crisis
Hull Waterfront Access Study Unveils "Aqua Necklace" Vision for 168 Public Beach Access Points
Plymouth Select Board Approves Special Municipal Employee Status for Moderator
Scituate Addresses Public Outcry and Employee Safety Concerns After Glades Road Incident
Budget Freeze and Staffing Challenges Highlighted as Pembroke School Year Approaches
Hanson Board Approves $237,000 Cleanup Grant for Contaminated Property
Victim Identified in Suspicious Death Investigation in Scituate
Whitman Select Board Discusses Key Budget Strategies Amidst Financial Challenges
Hingham School Committee Approves Significant Funding for New School Initiatives
Halifax Board of Selectmen Appoints Blair Crane as New Town Administrator
South Shore News...letter – Week of Aug. 11–18, 2025
South Shore Towns Dig In Against MBTA Communities Law
Dr. Alan Cron Announces Retirement as Superintendent of Rockland Public Schools
Plympton Selectmen Consider Vo-Tech Partnership for Historic Door Project
Weymouth Schools Prepare for New Year with Staff Changes and Facility Additions
Plymouth Officials Weigh Nuclear Challenges as Pilgrim Decommissioning Continues
Rockland Moves Forward with $5 Million Landfill Capping Project at No Cost to Taxpayers
New Public Safety Facility Transforms Police Operations and Attracts Job Applicants
Halifax faces funding losses as MBTA non-compliance status triggers state penalties
Hanover Select Board Adopts Strict Budget Timeline
East Bridgewater Appoints Two New School Committee Members
Marshfield Select Board Explores Government Efficiency Study to Streamline Town Operations
Hanover School Committee Approves New Union Contracts, Plans to Add Five Staff Positions
Pembroke's Recycling Contamination Rate Jumps to 23%, Prompting Education Push
West Nile Virus Detected in Abington Mosquito Sample
Scituate Select Board Approves $673,090 Vacuum Truck Purchase, Closes Fall Town Meeting Warrant
East Bridgewater Unveils $125 Million Elementary School Project
Cohasset Public Safety Building Costs Rise to $26.9 Million as Project Details Emerge
Plymouth School Committee Approves Food Services Director Search with Aramark Backup Plan
Kingston Board of Selectmen begins search for new Town Administrator
Pembroke School Committee Approves AP Physics 1 Course Addition
Abington's MBTA Tracks: A Decade-Spanning Struggle for Rail Safety
Rockland School Committee Approves New Daycare Contract
Hanson Select Board Considers Highway Department Building Upgrade Plan
Hull Water System Grapples with Aging Infrastructure as 64% of Pipes Exceed 50 Years
Hingham explores MWRA water connection to unlock South Shore development potential
Memorial Hall Renovation Plans on Hold as Plymouth Select Board Seeks Comprehensive Study
Kingston Board of Selectmen Considers Appointing Rather Than Electing Town Clerk
Marshfield Considers New Structure for Open Space Events
Duxbury Faces Budget Constraints with Service Cuts
Abington Officials Demand MBTA Meeting Over Recurring Gate Malfunctions
Pembroke Grapples with Culture Wars in Town Government
Hull Select Board Reduces Surfside Parking Limits Amid Business Owner Complaints
Norwell Launches New Senior Tax Exemption Program, Considers Veterans Benefits Expansion
Recreation Commission Reviews Summer Program Success and Considers Future Funding Options
Attorney General Ruling Overturns Halifax Watercraft Restrictions on Local Ponds
Hingham Debates New Senior Center Design as Residents Voice Environmental and Tax Concerns
Cohasset Public Safety Building Cost Soars to $27 Million
Plymouth Launches Comprehensive Health Assessment Initiative
Scituate Select Board Approves Lifeguard Parking Along Glades Road Seawall
Hanson Select Board addresses MBTA community requirements, strengthens solicitation enforcement
Hingham School Committee Approves Preschool Director Position, Gives Superintendent Exemplary Rating
Marshfield High School Adds Four New Athletic Programs for Fall Season
Halifax Navigates Leadership Shifts: From Tumultuous Resignations to Steady Transitions
Hanover Select Board Approves Sale of 188 King Street Property
Hingham Approves MBTA Bus Route Changes to Connect Ferry Terminal with Downtown
Halifax Town Administrator Departs After Guiding Community Through Challenging Period
Kingston Board Adopts Hybrid Police Hiring Model, Advances School Regionalization Study
Conservation Commission Approves Wetland Line Adjustment for Rye Hill Street Development
Cohasset Select Board and Advisory Committee Approve $851,547 in Budget Transfers
East Bridgewater Approves Solar Project
DPW Building Committee Reviews Oil Tank Discovery Impact and Approves Builder’s Risk Extension
Duxbury Announces New Operating Hours for Town Hall and Public Facilities
Marshfield Select Board Establishes Committees for Historic Preservation and Cemetery Restoration
Rockland Board of Health Plunges into Chaos Amidst Accusations, Podcasts, and Police Intervention
Abington Faces $7.7 Million Budget Deficit for Fiscal Year 2027
Norwell Select Board Explores Strategies to Revitalize Town Center Through Mixed-Use Development
Plymouth Select Board Swears in New Officers, Approves Multiple Business Licenses
Scituate Select Board Opposes Bill to Dissolve North River Commission, Implements Water Restrictions
Whitman Town Clerk Posts Officials' Personal Information Online, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Hanson Select Board Swears in New Police Chief Michael Casey, Honors Retirees
The Banner receives approval to reopen first floor after safety upgrades
Pembroke School Committee Opposes State-Wide Cell Phone Ban
Kingston School Committee Awaits Regionalization Study Proposal
Abington School Committee approves three-year educator contracts, updates 2025-26 calendar
Plymouth School Committee Explores Outsourcing Food Service Administration
Hanover Finance Department Rebuilds After Staffing Crisis as Select Board Sets New Goals
Plympton Board of Selectmen Updates Procurement Policy, Approves Old Townhouse Property Survey
Meadow Brook Residences: East Bridgewater's 40B
Cohasset Approves Municipal Decarbonization Study as Solar Array Reaches $500,000 in Savings
Kingston Board of Selectmen tackles diverse agenda, approves key appointments
Scituate launches comprehensive marketing initiative to boost local economy and tourism
Cohasset School Committee Approves Full Cell Phone Ban for High School
Halifax Board of Selectmen Appoints Robert Fennessy as Interim Town Administrator
Plymouth County Commissioners approve new Assistant Administrator position
Weymouth Town Council Approves $218.8 Million Budget and Fire Department Vehicle Funding
What the Heck is Going On in Marshfield?
Marshfield Police Chief Faces Board Review Over Resident Complaint, Receives No Action Vote
Hingham unveils economic development strategy targeting tourism, housing, and specialized industry
Weymouth Schools Approve $90.1 Million Budget for FY2026
Hull Select Board Swears in Two New Police Officers, Approves Community Events
Norwell Bolsters Town Committees, Sets Sights on Budget Solutions
Scituate Select Board approves outdoor dining extension
Whitman Select Board Faces Criticism Over Last-Minute Budget Decision
Plymouth Memorial Hall Faces $33 Million in Needed Repairs and Upgrades
Halifax Landfill Repair Costs Surge
East Bridgewater Welcomes New Firefighters
Hanover School Committee re-elects Miraglia as chair, reorganizes for new school year
Abington Select Board Addresses Rat Infestation Concerns and Approves Park Safety Measures
Massachusetts Town Overrides: Now Necessary for Maintaining Essential Services
Hull School Committee approves handbooks, addresses new fee policies for athletics and Chromebooks
Rockland School Committee praises superintendent in positive evaluation
Hanson Town Meeting Approves $262,669 Transfer for School District Budget
Hall's Corner Redesign Proposal Faces Parking Concerns at Duxbury Selectboard Meeting
South Shore Tech Approves $454,731 Transfer to Stabilization Fund
Silver Lake Regionalization Study Committee moves forward with UMass Collins Center proposal
Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves Athletic Fee Increases Amid Budget Crisis
East Bridgewater School Committee approves superintendent goals, new contracts
Plymouth Select Board Appoints Dozens to Town Committees, Implements Beach Safety Measures
Pembroke School District Implements Hiring Freeze and Layoffs Amid Contract Negotiations
Kingston Fire Department Promotes Captain, Swears in Four New Firefighters
Hanover Select Board keeps water rates flat, approves ambulance fee increases for fiscal year 2026
Hingham School Committee approves strategic plan, addresses elementary enrollment surge
Abington School Committee Approves Budget Transfer, Evaluates Superintendent
Scituate School Committee Approves Union Contracts, Reviews School Improvement Plans
Duxbury's MBTA Communities Fight
Plymouth School Committee Approves Dual-Location Early Childhood Center
Marshfield Select Board Reappoints Town Counsel, Tables Other Appointments
Weymouth Town Council Approves $212 Million Budget for FY2026
Whitman Select Board Approves $150,000 for Public Safety from Ambulance Receipts
Hull Select Board Approves One-Way Traffic, Speed Bumps for Railroad Bed
Sunrun Solar Representative Granted Door-to-Door Solicitation Permit
Duxbury Approves MBTA Communities Overlay District, Funds Public Safety Positions
Hanover School Committee Reviews Cell Phone Policies, Bullying Prevention Efforts
Weymouth Mayor Hedlund to Step Down After Nearly a Decade
Norwell Officials Grapple With Budget Challenges Following Failed Override
Plymouth Select Board Takes Government on the Road with First Cedarville Meeting
North Scituate Sewer Expansion Project Selects Optimal Route
Halifax Seeks Interim Town Administrator, Forms Override Study Committee
Hanson Faces $262,669 School Budget Shortfall, Special Town Meeting Called
Stretch Energy Code Debate Heats Up in Marshfield
Rockland School PACs Raise Over $90,000 for Student Enrichment
Duxbury Selectboard Recommends MBTA Communities Overlay District
Hull School Committee Approves Jacobs School Handbook Changes, Including New Hat Policy
Budget Cuts Spark Debate at Whitman Special Town Meeting
Local Hero Honored: Sergeant John Simon Receives Bronze Star
East Bridgewater Select Board Approves North Bedford Street Sewer Project
Cohasset Select Board Tackles Volunteer Recruitment, Approves Triathlon Plans
Plymouth County Approves $1.8 Million in ARPA Funds for Local Communities
Duxbury School Committee Sets Summer Workshop Schedule, Evaluates Superintendent
School Committee Accepts $10,000 Donation for Library Refurbishment
Somewhere Else Tavern Granted Pembroke's First Outdoor Live Entertainment License
Historic Moment: Two Women Serve on East Bridgewater Select Board for First Time
Scituate School Committee Reviews Elementary Improvement Plans, Updates Policies
Plymouth Select Board Reaffirms Guiding Principles, Discusses Multi-Family Inspections
Duxbury Proposes Minimal-Impact Zoning Plan to Comply with MBTA Communities Act
Plymouth School Committee Gives Superintendent Exemplary Evaluation
Hanover Select Board Delays Decision on Water and Ambulance Rates
Court Dismisses Lawsuits from Nine Towns Challenging MBTA Communities Law
Kingston Selectmen Approve Road Paving Plan for 2025
Pembroke School Committee Approves Eagle Scout Project, Reviews Professional Development Plans
Whitman-Hanson School Committee Approves Budget Cuts Amid Funding Challenges
Rockland Sets Special Election for Fire Station, Ladder Truck Projects
Hingham School Committee Approves Turf Installation Contract, Launches Therapeutic Program
Weymouth Approves District Improvement Financing for Union Point Development
Duxbury Joins Regional Age-Friendly Initiative, Takes Stand Against Nuclear Wastewater Evaporation
Marshfield Town Meeting Approves $120.8M Budget, Adds Procurement Officer Position
Duxbury Finance Committee Recommends MBTA Communities Overlay District
Hull Select Board Reorganizes Leadership, Addresses Public Concerns
Hanover School Committee Celebrates Override Success, Welcomes New Member
Norwell Town Hall Relocates, Select Board Reorganizes Leadership
Marshfield School Committee Approves Elementary Handbooks, Discusses Student Representation
Plymouth Approves Water and Sewer Rate Increases to Fund Infrastructure Improvements
Schlegel and Afanasenko Win Scituate Select Board Seats in Scituate
Plympton School Committee Sets Ambitious Academic Goals, Reviews Budget Challenges
Rockland Third-Graders Showcase Animal Research Projects at School Committee Meeting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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