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East Bridgewater Schools Consider Advanced Emergency Mapping System for Campus Safety
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East Bridgewater Schools Consider Advanced Emergency Mapping System for Campus Safety
EAST BRIDGEWATER - November 18 - The East Bridgewater School Committee explored a sophisticated emergency mapping technology November 18 that could transform how first responders navigate school buildings during critical incidents.
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Rockland Select Board Approves Three-Year Contract Extension for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
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Rockland Select Board Approves Three-Year Contract Extension for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
ROCKLAND - November 18 - Following an executive session, the Rockland Select Board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve a new contract for Town Administrator Doug Lapp, extending his tenure through June 30, 2029, with annual raises and enhanced retirement benefits.
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about 7 hours ago
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Pembroke School Committee Advances Cell Phone Policy Survey as District Prepares for State Compliance Review
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Pembroke School Committee Advances Cell Phone Policy Survey as District Prepares for State Compliance Review
PEMBROKE - November 18 - The Pembroke School Committee unanimously approved a mobile phone usage survey on Tuesday evening as part of a professional development initiative that could reshape how students use technology in schools, while simultaneously addressing multiple policy changes mandated ahead of a state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education review scheduled for December 1st.
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Hanson Select Board Holds Uniform Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
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Hanson Select Board Holds Uniform Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
HANSON - November 18 - The Hanson Select Board voted unanimously on November 18, 2025, to maintain a uniform tax rate across residential and commercial properties for the upcoming fiscal year, rejecting a split rate that would have placed additional burden on the town’s small business sector.
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Whitman Select Board Votes to Explore Taking Over School Building Borrowing
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Whitman Select Board Votes to Explore Taking Over School Building Borrowing
WHITMAN - November 18 - In a meeting that touched on multiple fiscal pressures facing the town, the Whitman Select Board voted to investigate taking over bonding responsibility for the new middle school construction project from the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, a move that could save taxpayers money amid concerns about the district’s ability to secure favorable borrowing rates.
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Hull High School Faces Major Graduation Policy Overhaul Following MCAS Voter Referendum
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Hull High School Faces Major Graduation Policy Overhaul Following MCAS Voter Referendum
HULL - November 17 - Hull High School is navigating a significant shift in graduation requirements as administrators and the Hull School Committee grapple with implementing new competency determinations following last year’s voter approval of Question 2, which eliminated MCAS as a mandatory graduation requirement.
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Plymouth Schools Eliminate MCAS Graduation Requirement, Adopt Competency-Based Alternative
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Plymouth Schools Eliminate MCAS Graduation Requirement, Adopt Competency-Based Alternative
PLYMOUTH - November 17 - The Plymouth School Committee voted unanimously to eliminate the MCAS standardized test as a graduation requirement and adopt a new competency determination policy for the Class of 2026 and beyond, joining districts statewide in implementing a significant shift in how Massachusetts students earn their diplomas.
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2 days ago
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Zoning Board Delays Decision on Controversial Battery Storage Facility After Safety Concerns
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Zoning Board Delays Decision on Controversial Battery Storage Facility After Safety Concerns
PEMBROKE - November 17 - The Pembroke Zoning Board of Appeals continued a heated public hearing on the appeal of a 24-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system proposed for 48 Schoosett Street after neighbors raised significant safety concerns, questioned proper notification, and challenged the appropriateness of the residential location.
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South Shore News...Letter: Tax Classification Week
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South Shore News...Letter: Tax Classification Week
Abington, Pembroke, Plympton, Kingston, Whitman, and Hanson Choose Uniform Rates While Weymouth and Hanover split
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3 days ago
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Hanover Select Board Maintains Commercial Tax Rate at 1.15 Split After Business Owners Voice Concerns
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Hanover Select Board Maintains Commercial Tax Rate at 1.15 Split After Business Owners Voice Concerns
HANOVER - November 17 - In a 4-1 vote, the Hanover Select Board decided to maintain the commercial-to-residential property tax split at its current rate of 1.15, rejecting a recommendation from the Board of Assessors to lower it to 1.10.
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The Icon and the Infrastructure: Duxbury Grapples with the Future of the Powder Point Bridge
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The Icon and the Infrastructure: Duxbury Grapples with the Future of the Powder Point Bridge
DUXBURY, MA — The fate of the Powder Point Bridge, an iconic half-mile stretch of timber connecting the mainland of Duxbury to its popular beach, is hanging in the balance, caught between rapid structural decay, a state-funded replacement proposal, and a passionate citizen-led movement aiming for historic preservation.
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3 days ago
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Weymouth Council Approves 146% Tax Shift to Commercial Properties, Keeping Residential Rates Lowest in Region
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Weymouth Council Approves 146% Tax Shift to Commercial Properties, Keeping Residential Rates Lowest in Region
WEYMOUTH - November 17 - The Weymouth Town Council unanimously approved a 146% tax classification shift to commercial, industrial and personal properties for fiscal year 2026 on Monday evening, continuing the town’s practice of protecting residential taxpayers while maintaining the lowest single-family tax rate among neighboring communities.
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4 days ago
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Scituate Schools Launch Redistricting Study for New Elementary School Opening in 2027
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Scituate Schools Launch Redistricting Study for New Elementary School Opening in 2027
SCITUATE - November 17 - The Scituate School Committee officially began a six-to-eight-month redistricting process to establish attendance zones for three elementary schools before the new building at Hatherly opens in September 2027 and Cushing Elementary closes, with consultants from Cropper GIS Consulting outlining a timeline that includes public input sessions beginning in December and a final recommendation expected in March.
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4 days ago
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No Confidence, No Answers: Whitman-Hanson Community Demands Leadership Accountability
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No Confidence, No Answers: Whitman-Hanson Community Demands Leadership Accountability
HANSON - November 19 - Students, parents, and educators packed the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee meeting on November 19, spending an hour and half confronting leadership over mid-year staff cuts that eliminated beloved counselors and teachers, while the teachers union formally demanded a response to its vote of no confidence in district administration.
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4 days ago
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Duxbury Bay Faces Serious Nitrogen Pollution Crisis as Water Quality Deteriorates
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Duxbury Bay Faces Serious Nitrogen Pollution Crisis as Water Quality Deteriorates
DUXBURY - November 17 - Duxbury Bay is experiencing a significant and worsening water quality crisis driven by excessive nitrogen from septic systems and fertilizer use, according to a comprehensive State of the Bay 2025 report presented to the Select Board Monday evening.
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5 days ago
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Pembroke Sets Single Tax Rate for FY26, Average Residential Bill to Rise to $7,527
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Pembroke Sets Single Tax Rate for FY26, Average Residential Bill to Rise to $7,527
PEMBROKE - November 5 - The Pembroke Select Board voted unanimously on November 5, 2025, to maintain a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026, rejecting proposals to shift the tax burden to commercial and industrial properties.
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Rockland Board of Health Meeting Cancelled After Officials Fail to Show
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Rockland Board of Health Meeting Cancelled After Officials Fail to Show
ROCKLAND - November 17 - The Rockland Board of Health cancelled its November 17 meeting after all three members failed to attend, leaving the board without a quorum.
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6 days ago
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Plympton Tax Rate Drops to $14.26 as Selectmen Maintain Single Rate for All Properties
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Plympton Tax Rate Drops to $14.26 as Selectmen Maintain Single Rate for All Properties
PLYMPTON - November 17 - Plympton property owners will see their tax rate decrease by 63 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to $14.26 for fiscal year 2026 after selectmen voted unanimously November 17 to maintain a single tax rate across all property classes.
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6 days ago
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Norwell Advances Senior Housing Study After Review of Three Town-Owned Sites
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Norwell Advances Senior Housing Study After Review of Three Town-Owned Sites
NORWELL - November 12 - The Norwell Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to continue a multi-generational housing study after learning that three town-owned properties could potentially accommodate senior or mixed-use housing.
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7 days ago
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Abington Tax Rate Drops 26 Cents as Board Rejects Split-Rate Structure
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Abington Tax Rate Drops 26 Cents as Board Rejects Split-Rate Structure
ABINGTON - November 10 - The Abington Select Board voted unanimously Monday to maintain the town’s single tax rate for fiscal year 2026, setting the new rate at $12.80 per thousand dollars of valuation—down 26 cents from last year.
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7 days ago
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Burga Takes Helm of Weymouth Council as Molisse Transitions to Mayor’s Office
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Burga Takes Helm of Weymouth Council as Molisse Transitions to Mayor’s Office
WEYMOUTH - November 10 - Weymouth Town Council reorganized November 10, with Pascale Burga stepping into the interim president’s role and Greg Shanahan becoming interim vice president following Mike Molisse’s election as mayor.
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Hingham Schools Approve Electric Bus Lease Despite Uncertain Long-Term Costs
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Hingham Schools Approve Electric Bus Lease Despite Uncertain Long-Term Costs
HINGHAM - November 10 - The Hingham School Committee voted 5-2 Monday night to lease electric school buses from Highland Capital, committing to a seven-year deal that promises $225,000 in first-year savings but offers little financial certainty beyond that.
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8 days ago
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Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Issues Reduction-in-Force Notices as Part of Budget Adjustment Process
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Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Issues Reduction-in-Force Notices as Part of Budget Adjustment Process
A press release from the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District.
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9 days ago
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Pembroke High School MCAS Scores Drop Sharply, Raising Questions About Test Motivation
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Pembroke High School MCAS Scores Drop Sharply, Raising Questions About Test Motivation
PEMBROKE - November 6 - Pembroke’s 10th-grade students showed a significant decline in MCAS achievement scores for 2025, falling well below both state averages and the district’s historical performance, but the drop comes as high schoolers continue to excel on AP exams and college entrance tests, creating a puzzling disparity that administrators attribute in part to students’ awareness that MCAS no longer determines graduation eligibility.
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East Bridgewater Voters Approve New Central Elementary School
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East Bridgewater Voters Approve New Central Elementary School
EAST BRIDGEWATER - November 15 - Voters in East Bridgewater have approved the debt exclusion necessary to proceed with the Central Elementary School project.
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10 days ago
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Kingston Voters Approve $1.6 Million Elementary School Roof Debt Exclusion, 294-224
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Kingston Voters Approve $1.6 Million Elementary School Roof Debt Exclusion, 294-224
KINGSTON - November 15 - Kingston voters approved the debt exclusion for the $1.6 million elementary school roof replacement project, with the measure passing 294-224 (56.8% to 43.2%) in Saturday’s special election.
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10 days ago
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Abington Special Election Outcome: Nicole Emery Wins Select Board Seat
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Abington Special Election Outcome: Nicole Emery Wins Select Board Seat
ABINGTON - November 15 - Nicole Emery has been elected to the Abington Select Board following a special election held on Saturday, November 15th.
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10 days ago
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South Shore News...letter: Special Elections and Rough Years Ahead
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South Shore News...letter: Special Elections and Rough Years Ahead
"This Is As Easy As It's Ever Going to Get"
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10 days ago
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The Annual Tax Classification Hearing: Policy, Process, and the Critical Choices Ahead
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The Annual Tax Classification Hearing: Policy, Process, and the Critical Choices Ahead
A brief guide to the decisions facing Select Boards across the South Shore
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10 days ago
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Weymouth Elementary Schools Present Ambitious Plans to Boost Student Achievement and Belonging
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Weymouth Elementary Schools Present Ambitious Plans to Boost Student Achievement and Belonging
WEYMOUTH - November 6 - Three Weymouth elementary schools presented comprehensive improvement plans Wednesday night, outlining strategies to address student achievement gaps, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and increase family engagement, while celebrating significant progress in returning to pre-pandemic performance levels.
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11 days ago
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WHRSD Special Education Account Depleted, District Used Current Year Funds to Cover FY25 Shortfall
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WHRSD Special Education Account Depleted, District Used Current Year Funds to Cover FY25 Shortfall
HANSON - November 12 - Whitman-Hanson Regional School District ended fiscal year 2025 with a $218,000 deficit in its special education Circuit Breaker account and used $565,000 from this year’s first reimbursement payment to close the gap, leaving just $35,301 to cover expenses until three more quarterly payments arrive.
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11 days ago
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Hull Select Board Approves Single Tax Rate
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Hull Select Board Approves Single Tax Rate
HULL - November 5 - Hull property owners will continue to share the tax burden equally across residential and commercial properties after the Select Board unanimously adopted the Board of Assessors’ recommendation for a single tax rate on November 5, rejecting options that could have shifted costs between property classes or provided exemptions for certain homeowners.
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12 days ago
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Plympton Explores Microsoft Office 365 Upgrade to Potentially Replace Costly Permitting Software
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Plympton Explores Microsoft Office 365 Upgrade to Potentially Replace Costly Permitting Software
PLYMPTON - November 5 - The Plympton Board of Selectmen heard promising news about a potential technology upgrade that could save the town tens of thousands of dollars annually.
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12 days ago
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Marshfield School Committee Approves $12.9 Million Capital Plan
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Marshfield School Committee Approves $12.9 Million Capital Plan
District Received No Capital Funding from Town last year
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13 days ago
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Scituate Secures $5 Million State Grant for North Scituate Water System Construction
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Scituate Secures $5 Million State Grant for North Scituate Water System Construction
SCITUATE - November 4 - Scituate has been awarded a $5 million MassWorks grant for the construction of a North Scituate water source system, Town Administrator Jim Boudreau announced at the Select Board meeting November 4.
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13 days ago
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Hingham Public Library Seeks $80,000 for Critical Air Conditioning System Design Work
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Hingham Public Library Seeks $80,000 for Critical Air Conditioning System Design Work
HINGHAM - November 4 - The Hingham Select Board unanimously approved an agreement with Allied Consulting Engineering Services to design a replacement for the town library’s failing HVAC chiller system, authorizing up to $80,000 in funding for the engineering work that will pave the way for a major capital project likely exceeding $580,000.
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14 days ago
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Kingston Extends Four-Day Work Week for Town Hall Beyond Trial Period
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Kingston Extends Four-Day Work Week for Town Hall Beyond Trial Period
KINGSTON - November 4 - The Kingston Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Monday night to permanently extend the four-day work week at the Town House beyond the initial six-month trial period that ends December 31, 2025, marking a significant shift in municipal operations that officials say has improved recruitment, retention, and employee morale.
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14 days ago
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Plymouth Select Board Holds Spirited Discussion on Development, Special Permit Enforcement in West Plymouth
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Plymouth Select Board Holds Spirited Discussion on Development, Special Permit Enforcement in West Plymouth
PLYMOUTH - November 4 - The Plymouth Select Board held its monthly “On the Road” meeting Tuesday night at West Elementary School, where residents raised persistent concerns about lack of enforcement on conditions attached to commercial development special permits, specifically citing the Cranberry Crescent shopping center’s failure to install proper landscaping buffers along Route 80 nearly a decade after the project’s approval.
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14 days ago
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EB Voters Clear First Hurdle for New Central Elementary School with 2/3 Town Meeting Vote
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EB Voters Clear First Hurdle for New Central Elementary School with 2/3 Town Meeting Vote
$125M project heads to Saturday ballot where residents will decide on debt exclusion
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15 days ago
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Hull Schools Launch Expanded Garden-to-Cafeteria Initiative Connecting All Grade Levels
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Hull Schools Launch Expanded Garden-to-Cafeteria Initiative Connecting All Grade Levels
HULL - November 3 - Hull Public Schools unveiled an ambitious expansion of its garden program that will unify elementary, middle, and high school efforts to grow fresh produce for student consumption, marking a significant shift from isolated gardening activities to a district-wide farm-to-table educational initiative.
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15 days ago
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Marshfield Sets January Vote on $3.4 Million School Roof Debt Exclusion
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Marshfield Sets January Vote on $3.4 Million School Roof Debt Exclusion
MARSHFIELD - November 3 - The Marshfield Select Board voted 2-1 Monday night to place a debt exclusion question on the January 10, 2026 ballot to fund emergency repairs to the leaking Martinson Elementary School roof, a project carrying a price tag of $3.4 million with nearly half covered by state reimbursement—but board members warned of dire consequences if voters reject the measure.
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15 days ago
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Hanover Confronts $42 Million OPEB Liability as Health Insurance Costs Soar Beyond Projections
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Hanover Confronts $42 Million OPEB Liability as Health Insurance Costs Soar Beyond Projections
HANOVER - November 3 - The Hanover Select Board received sobering financial news Monday night as actuarial advisors revealed the town’s liability for retiree health benefits has grown to $42 million, while health insurance premiums for fiscal year 2027 are now projected to increase by 10 percent—significantly higher than the previously anticipated 7.1 percent increase.
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15 days ago
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Rockland Board of Health Chair Faces Indefinite Town Hall Ban Following Investigation of Abusive Conduct
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Rockland Board of Health Chair Faces Indefinite Town Hall Ban Following Investigation of Abusive Conduct
ROCKLAND - November 4 - The Rockland Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to indefinitely extend Board of Health Chairman Robert Stephens’ ban from Town Hall and limit him to remote meeting participation following an investigation that found he engaged in a pattern of rude, discriminatory, and hostile conduct toward town employees and fellow board members—though Stephens, who was invited to attend the meeting and defend himself, chose not to appear.
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16 days ago
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Scituate Schools Plans New Director Position Combining Social-Emotional Support and Diversity Initiatives
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Scituate Schools Plans New Director Position Combining Social-Emotional Support and Diversity Initiatives
SCITUATE - November 3 - The Scituate School Committee reviewed a draft job description for a new Director of Support, Engagement, and Advocacy position that will combine social-emotional learning (SEL) oversight with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
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16 days ago
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Duxbury Selectboard Adopts Single Tax Rate for FY26 as Property Values Surge 4.63%
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Duxbury Selectboard Adopts Single Tax Rate for FY26 as Property Values Surge 4.63%
DUXBURY - November 3 - The Duxbury Selectboard voted 4-0 to maintain a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026 following a public hearing that revealed property values in town have increased by $326 million over the past year, bringing total assessed value to approximately $7.3 billion.
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16 days ago
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South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers
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South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers
South Shore Wrestles with Layoffs, Overrides, and Failing Infrastructure
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17 days ago
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Halifax Forms Override Study Committee, Considers Expansion to Seven Members
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Halifax Forms Override Study Committee, Considers Expansion to Seven Members
HALIFAX - October 21 and November 4 - The Halifax Board of Selectmen is establishing an Override Study Committee to prepare the groundwork for a possible tax increase, and may expand the five-member panel to seven members to broaden public representation on the politically charged issue.
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17 days ago
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Abington Voters Head to Polls November 15th to Fill Select Board Vacancy
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Abington Voters Head to Polls November 15th to Fill Select Board Vacancy
Lavery and Emery Lay Out Competing Visions for Fiscal Health, Taxes, and Affordability
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17 days ago
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Abington Schools Show Mixed MCAS Results, Launch Major Curriculum Review
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Abington Schools Show Mixed MCAS Results, Launch Major Curriculum Review
ABINGTON - October 28 - The Abington School Committee received a comprehensive review of 2025 MCAS test results Tuesday night, revealing a district grappling with persistent achievement gaps in key subject areas, particularly at the grade six level where English Language Arts scores fell 12 points below the state average.
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18 days ago
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Hanover School Committee Approves Graduation Policy Without MCAS Test Requirement
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Hanover School Committee Approves Graduation Policy Without MCAS Test Requirement
Debates State Accountability Concerns
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18 days ago
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