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Norwell Eyes âBalancedâ FY27 Budget
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Norwell Eyes âBalancedâ FY27 Budget
Town Hall Character and Capital Planning Take Center Stage
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about 4 hours ago
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Whitman-Hanson Projects Razor-Thin Budget Surplus Amid âFrozenâ Accounts and Enrollment Decline
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Whitman-Hanson Projects Razor-Thin Budget Surplus Amid âFrozenâ Accounts and Enrollment Decline
HANSON â January 14, 2026 â Facing a multi-million dollar deficit earlier this year, the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee received a glimmer of hope January 14 as Acting Superintendent John Marcus projected a tentative $26,000 surplus for the current fiscal year.
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about 5 hours ago
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$1.5 Million Gap: Marshfield Schools Face âDifficultâ Fiscal Outlook for FY27
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$1.5 Million Gap: Marshfield Schools Face âDifficultâ Fiscal Outlook for FY27
MARSHFIELD - January 13, 2026 - The Marshfield School Committee on January 13 received a stark preliminary outlook for the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget, projecting a $1.5 million shortfall between âlevel serviceâ educational needs and estimated town revenue.
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about 6 hours ago
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Kingston Select Board Discusses Silver Lake âDebt-to-Capitalâ Shift to Avoid Future Tax Hikes
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Kingston Select Board Discusses Silver Lake âDebt-to-Capitalâ Shift to Avoid Future Tax Hikes
KINGSTON - January 13, 2026 - Kingston taxpayers may avoid a future Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion override if a new financial strategy from the Silver Lake Regional School District is approved, Selectman Carl Pike revealed Tuesday night.
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1 day ago
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Hingham Select Board Advances âCenter for Active Livingâ to Town Meeting
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Hingham Select Board Advances âCenter for Active Livingâ to Town Meeting
New Senior Center Project Targets Under $30M Price Tag
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1 day ago
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Halifax Braces for âFiscally Conservativeâ Year as Leadership Changes Hands
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Halifax Braces for âFiscally Conservativeâ Year as Leadership Changes Hands
HALIFAX - January 13, 2026 - With budget season officially underway, Interim Town Administrator Bob Fennessy delivered a stark message to the Select Board: 2026 will be a âvery fiscally conservative year.â As the town prepares for the arrival of new Town Administrator Steven Solbo Jr.
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1 day ago
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Strategic Plan to Shape Pembroke Schools Through 2031
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Strategic Plan to Shape Pembroke Schools Through 2031
Science Curriculum Overhaul Proposed
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2 days ago
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Hanson Reviews Zoning Bylaws for Battery Storage; âData Farmsâ on Radar
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Hanson Reviews Zoning Bylaws for Battery Storage; âData Farmsâ on Radar
HANSON - January 13, 2026 - The Hanson Select Board moved to âfuture-proofâ the town against unregulated large-scale developments Tuesday night, advancing zoning amendments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and flagging âdata farmsâ as a potential looming issue.
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2 days ago
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Plympton School Committee: Medicaid âRecoupmentâ and Reimbursement Cuts Could Hit Town Revenues
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Plympton School Committee: Medicaid âRecoupmentâ and Reimbursement Cuts Could Hit Town Revenues
PLYMPTON â January 12, 2026 â Plympton officials were warned January 12 of a âtriple-sided swordâ facing town finances: a federal ârecoupmentâ of Medicaid funds and a predicted drop in future reimbursements that could squeeze the townâs budget starting this year.
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2 days ago
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Hull School Committee Sets Pre-Labor Day Start for 2026-27
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Hull School Committee Sets Pre-Labor Day Start for 2026-27
Eyes Return of International Exchange Program
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3 days ago
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Hanover Eyes $27M Water Overhaul
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Hanover Eyes $27M Water Overhaul
Rates Could Jump 35%
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3 days ago
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East Bridgewater Seeks $1.5M to Clean Up âCollapsingâ Toxic Site
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East Bridgewater Seeks $1.5M to Clean Up âCollapsingâ Toxic Site
EAST BRIDGEWATER - January 12, 2026 - The Select Board has authorized a $1.5 million grant application to the EPA to clean up the former Precise Engineering site on West Union Street.
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3 days ago
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Hingham High School Boilers on âLife Supportâ
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Hingham High School Boilers on âLife Supportâ
East Elementary Battles Leaks as District Seeks Cash Infusion
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4 days ago
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âA Strong Shipâ: New Director Charts Course for Special Education in Rockland
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âA Strong Shipâ: New Director Charts Course for Special Education in Rockland
ROCKLAND - January 12, 2026 - In a comprehensive review of the districtâs special education and support services, Dr.
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4 days ago
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Plympton Reclaims Energy Independence, Expects Savings
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Plympton Reclaims Energy Independence, Expects Savings
PLYMPTON - January 12, 2026 - Plympton is no longer part of the Silver Lake Regional School Districtâs energy contract and has secured its own, more favorable agreement with Sprague Energy.
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4 days ago
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Marshfield Select Board Launches âOutside the Boxâ Search for Town Administrator
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Marshfield Select Board Launches âOutside the Boxâ Search for Town Administrator
Tackles âFinancial Messâ
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5 days ago
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Plymouth Select Board Rejects Major Cuts, Approves School Budget in Tense Split Vote
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Plymouth Select Board Rejects Major Cuts, Approves School Budget in Tense Split Vote
PLYMOUTH - January 13, 2026 - In a marathon five-hour session characterized by sharp exchanges and a stark divide on fiscal strategy, the Plymouth Select Board voted 3-2 to reject a proposed 1% cut to the School Department budget, opting instead to fund the districtâs full request.
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5 days ago
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South Shore News...letter: Talking about Names
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South Shore News...letter: Talking about Names
Health Insurance Crisis Forces South Shore Districts to Consider Layoffs
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6 days ago
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Duxbury Voters to Decide on Moving Town Meeting to May
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Duxbury Voters to Decide on Moving Town Meeting to May
DUXBURY - January 12, 2026 - In a significant shift for town governance, the Selectboard voted 3-1 to place an article on the 2026 Annual Town Warrant asking voters to move the Town Meeting date from March to May.
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6 days ago
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"This Will End It": Derenoncourt Drops Lawsuit, Solidifying Rodriguesâ Victory in Brockton
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"This Will End It": Derenoncourt Drops Lawsuit, Solidifying Rodriguesâ Victory in Brockton
Listen now | BROCKTON - The 2025 mayoral election in Brockton was never just about choosing a new executive; it was a historic referendum on the direction of a rapidly changing city.
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6 days ago
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Cohasset School Committee Backs Capital Reserve for Collaborative, Accepts $98K in Grants
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Cohasset School Committee Backs Capital Reserve for Collaborative, Accepts $98K in Grants
COHASSET - January 7, 2026 - The Cohasset School Committee voted unanimously January 7 to support the establishment of a capital reserve fund for the South Shore Educational Collaborative (SSEC), a move designed to stabilize long-term costs for special education services without requiring additional taxpayer contributions.
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7 days ago
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Silver Lake School Committee Weighs $73M Repair Bill, Proposes âNet Zeroâ Tax Solution
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Silver Lake School Committee Weighs $73M Repair Bill, Proposes âNet Zeroâ Tax Solution
KINGSTON - January 8, 2026 - Facing a staggering $73 million in deferred maintenance for the regionâs two main school buildings, the Silver Lake Regional School Committee voted to pursue a bold financial strategy: shifting expiring debt payments directly into a capital stabilization fund.
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7 days ago
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âTalking About Namesâ: Weymouth Schools Brace for Staffing Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall
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âTalking About Namesâ: Weymouth Schools Brace for Staffing Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall
WEYMOUTH - January 8, 2026 - Facing declining town revenues and rising costs, the Weymouth School Committee confronted a grim fiscal reality on Thursday night.
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7 days ago
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âHomegrownâ Leader Matthew Plummer Named Next Principal of Hanover High
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âHomegrownâ Leader Matthew Plummer Named Next Principal of Hanover High
HANOVER - January 7, 2026 - In a meeting marked by celebration and community pride, the Hanover School Committee officially introduced Matthew Plummer as the next Principal of Hanover High School.
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8 days ago
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Duxbury School Committee Defends Split Budget Vote Amidst Override Concerns
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Duxbury School Committee Defends Split Budget Vote Amidst Override Concerns
Special Ed âOverhaulâ Planned
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8 days ago
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Pembroke Sets $475k Minimum Price for Old Fire Station Sale
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Pembroke Sets $475k Minimum Price for Old Fire Station Sale
Will Keep $109k/Year Cell Tower Revenue
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8 days ago
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Cohasset Taps Municipal Resources Inc. for Town Manager Search
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Cohasset Taps Municipal Resources Inc. for Town Manager Search
Water Commission Unveils Long-Term Treatment Plant Plans
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9 days ago
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Whitman Town Meeting Adjusts Financing for $126M Middle School Project
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Whitman Town Meeting Adjusts Financing for $126M Middle School Project
WHITMAN - Jan.
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9 days ago
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Dr. Marcus Takes Helm at Whitman-Hanson as Search for Interim Begins
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Dr. Marcus Takes Helm at Whitman-Hanson as Search for Interim Begins
HANSON â January 7, 2026 â The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee officially reset its leadership strategy on Wednesday, welcoming Dr.
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9 days ago
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Scituate Grapples with âHeritage Harborâ Identity: Fishermen vs. Charters in Heated Debate
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Scituate Grapples with âHeritage Harborâ Identity: Fishermen vs. Charters in Heated Debate
SCITUATE - January 6, 2026 - A citizen petition filed by State Representative Patrick Kearney to redefine âcommercial fishermanâ sparked a philosophical and economic debate about the future of Scituate Harbor, while the Select Board unanimously approved a five-year plan to increase mooring and slip fees to fund critical infrastructure.
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10 days ago
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Hingham Center for Active Living Cost Drops to $29.9M as Residents Debate âWant vs. Needâ
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Hingham Center for Active Living Cost Drops to $29.9M as Residents Debate âWant vs. Needâ
HINGHAM - January 6, 2026 - The estimated cost for Hinghamâs proposed Center for Active Living has dropped to $29.9 million, down from a previous high of $34 million, project leaders announced Tuesday.
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10 days ago
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Health Insurance âPerfect Stormâ Derails Plymouth Budget Vote
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Health Insurance âPerfect Stormâ Derails Plymouth Budget Vote
Select Board Demands Cuts
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11 days ago
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Rockland Awards Major Landfill Contract, Honors Firefighter Heroism
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Rockland Awards Major Landfill Contract, Honors Firefighter Heroism
Select Board Calls Out Board of Health "Dysfunction"
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11 days ago
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Abington School Committee Approves $34.4M âLevel Serviceâ Budget Amid Rising Fixed Costs
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Abington School Committee Approves $34.4M âLevel Serviceâ Budget Amid Rising Fixed Costs
ABINGTON - January 6, 2026 - The Abington School Committee unanimously approved a $34,358,222 preliminary school department budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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12 days ago
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Plymouth Select Board Adopts Police Immigration Policy After Marathon Session
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Plymouth Select Board Adopts Police Immigration Policy After Marathon Session
PLYMOUTH - January 6, 2026 - In a meeting that stretched late into the night, the Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to formally adopt Police Chief Dana Flynnâs existing immigration policy as the boardâs official stance for police operations.
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12 days ago
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Marshfield Residents Vote 'Yes' on School Roof Funding
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Marshfield Residents Vote 'Yes' on School Roof Funding
Support in all precincts as the Debt Exclusion passes 1036 to 380 according to preliminary results
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13 days ago
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South Shore NewsâŚletter: One Emergency Away
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South Shore NewsâŚletter: One Emergency Away
Plymouth Uses Excess Levy, Freezes Hiring as Health Insurance Spike Triggers $1.1M Deficit
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13 days ago
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Direct Democracy in the Commonwealth: The 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Gauntlet
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Direct Democracy in the Commonwealth: The 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Gauntlet
Listen now | Massachusetts is currently poised to face its busiest ballot season in state history, with voters potentially deciding on a record-breaking 12 ballot questions in the 2026 election.
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13 days ago
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Scituate High Expands College Credit Options
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Scituate High Expands College Credit Options
Cushing School Project âOn Time, Under Budgetâ
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14 days ago
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Kingston School Committee Approves 2026-2027 Calendar; Sets Sept. 2 Start Date
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Kingston School Committee Approves 2026-2027 Calendar; Sets Sept. 2 Start Date
KINGSTON - January 5, 2026 - The Kingston School Committee unanimously approved the 2026-2027 school calendar on Monday night, officially setting the first day of school for students as Wednesday, September 2.
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14 days ago
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Hanover Unveils FY27 Budget Strategy
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Hanover Unveils FY27 Budget Strategy
Excess levy capacity maintained to smooth property tax increases following last year's override
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15 days ago
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Bus Bid Shock: Plymouth Schools Weigh Self-Operation After Vendor Prices Spike 17%
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Bus Bid Shock: Plymouth Schools Weigh Self-Operation After Vendor Prices Spike 17%
PLYMOUTH - January 5, 2026 - Facing a staggering 17% cost increase from their busing vendor in year two of a proposed contract, Plymouth School officials announced they are seriously considering creating a self-operated transportation department.
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15 days ago
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Duxbury Battery Storage Zoning Moves Forward
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Duxbury Battery Storage Zoning Moves Forward
East Street Bridge Closure Extended to April
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16 days ago
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By-Right, Backyard, and Big Business: The South Shoreâs ADU Shift
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By-Right, Backyard, and Big Business: The South Shoreâs ADU Shift
PLYMOUTH - The era of the âin-law apartmentâ hidden in the shadows is over.
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16 days ago
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Plymouth Health Insurance Spike Trigger $1.1M Deficit, Hiring Freeze
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Plymouth Health Insurance Spike Trigger $1.1M Deficit, Hiring Freeze
PLYMOUTH - Dec.
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17 days ago
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New 24/7 School Speed Zone Enacted in Kingston
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New 24/7 School Speed Zone Enacted in Kingston
âCodeREDâ System Down Due to Breach
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17 days ago
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No Sale for Park Ave School in Whitman
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No Sale for Park Ave School in Whitman
Foreclosure begins for Regal Property
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18 days ago
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Duxbury Zoning Overhaul Risks âOpening Pandoraâs Boxâ
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Duxbury Zoning Overhaul Risks âOpening Pandoraâs Boxâ
Town Races to Regulate Battery Farms
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18 days ago
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South Shore News...letter: Regional Challenges
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South Shore News...letter: Regional Challenges
South Shore Closes 2025 With Spending Freezes, Building Projects, and Leadership Turnover
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19 days ago
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The Long Runway: Union Point Redevelopment
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The Long Runway: Union Point Redevelopment
Listen now | SOUTH WEYMOUTH - For over eighty years, the 1,400-acre expanse straddling Weymouth, Abington, and Rockland has served as a mirror for the regionâs shifting ambitions.
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20 days ago
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