Dartmouth Planning Board Defers Action on $1.5 Million Farm Preservation Fund Agreement
Dartmouth Planning Board defers vote on $1.5 million farm preservation fund structure, citing unresolved legal questions.
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Freetown Select Board awards $456,600 elementary school roof contract to Leading Way Construction
FREETOWN — July 13, 2026 — Freetown Select Board awards $456,600 elementary school roof contract and tables police tech policies. The board voted unanimously Monday to award the Freetown Elementary School partial roof replacement to Leading Way Construction, Inc. at $456,600 — under the $500,000 available — and authorized Town Administrator
Easton Planning Board Declines to Weigh In on Auto Shop Aquifer Permit
EASTON — July 13, 2026 — Easton Planning Board declines to advise on auto shop aquifer petition, elects new chair. The five-member board voted unanimously July 13 to provide no comment to the Zoning Board of Appeals on a special permit application at 254 Washington Street — the former Borgesen's
Easton Historic Commission Blocks Demolition of 1776 Monk House for One Year
EASTON — July 13, 2026 — Easton Historic Commission votes unanimously to delay demolition of the 1776 Monk House at 91 Union Street for 12 months. The commission designated the circa 250-year-old Cape-style structure as preferably preserved at its July 13 meeting, giving owner Rick Lincoln up to a
Rehoboth Select Board bans resident from Health and Human Services building
REHOBOTH — July 13, 2026 — Rehoboth Select Board votes unanimously to ban a resident from the town's Health and Human Services building after a public health nurse reported feeling threatened. The board issued a notice of no trespass under MGL Chapter 266, Section 120, barring Glenn Lamar from 27
Fall River Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 13, 2026
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Fall River on or around July 13, 2026.
Town moves to Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions
North Attleborough tightened outdoor water use this week, moving to Stage 2 restrictions amid persistent summer heat. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman announced a round of promotions, new hires and service-milestone recognitions within the department, while the Assessors' Office opened ap…
New Bedford Welcomes Portuguese Tall Ship Sagres to Its Waterfront
New Bedford's official website spotlighted the visiting Portuguese tall ship Sagres, framing the call as a showcase moment for the city's waterfront. The city's announcement, posted on newbedford-ma.gov, did not include a berth location, arrival date, or details on public access, leavin…
Mansfield Airport Begins Runway and Taxiway Improvement Project
Mansfield Municipal Airport began a major runway and taxiway improvement project Monday, July 13, at its 265 Fruit Street site, even as the town manager launched a series of community focus groups seeking resident input on the town's budget plan. The Department of Public Works also has …
This Week in Bristol County: Jul 5 - Jul 11
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