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Fall River Special Ed Subcommittee Refers Six Program Items to Full School Committee

FALL RIVER — June 22, 2026 — Fall River's special education subcommittee referred eight agenda items to the full School Committee at its June 22 meeting, including a proposed in-district public day school for students with autism and complex medical needs that could reduce the district's $2.

Easton Planning Board Approves Union Street Subdivision and Common Driveway 4-0

EASTON — June 22, 2026 — Easton Planning Board unanimously approved a definitive subdivision and common driveway special permit at 8 Union Street, creating one new rear buildable lot. The board voted 4-0 on both actions Monday, clearing the way for property owners Gilson and Bethany Fasella to build a single-

Easton Planning Board Approves Union Street Subdivision and Common Driveway 4-0

EASTON — June 22, 2026 — Easton Planning Board unanimously approved a definitive subdivision and common driveway special permit at 8 Union Street, creating one new rear buildable lot. The board voted 4-0 on both actions Monday, clearing the way for property owners Gilson and Bethany Fasella to build a single-

Westport Commission on Disability Backs Dissolving ADA Transition Team at June Meeting

WESTPORT — June 22, 2026 — Westport's Commission on Disability voted by consensus to recommend the Select Board dissolve the town's ADA Transition Team, folding its duties into the commission itself. Chairman Brian Gallagher and Select Board member Richard Brewer, who served on the transition team, agreed the

Norton Conservation Commission conditionally authorizes enforcement order for West Main Street property

NORTON — June 22, 2026 — Norton Conservation Commission conditionally authorizes an enforcement order targeting a West Main Street property owner who has missed restoration deadlines for nearly a year. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to approve an enforcement order for 181 West Main Street that takes effect automatically on July

Plainville Select Board Approves 8% Water and Sewer Rate Increase for Fiscal 2027

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — June 22, 2026 — Plainville Select Board votes 8% water and sewer rate hike for fiscal year 2027. The board unanimously approved the flat 8 percent increase Monday after rejecting a more complex Option 2 that would have held the lowest 8,000-gallon water tier to a 4

Dartmouth Planning Board Approves Two Faunce Corner Site Plans, Continues Third

DARTMOUTH — June 22, 2026 — Dartmouth Planning Board advances Big Y expansion and Faunce Corner convenience store project in quick session. The board voted 4-0 at its June 22 remote meeting to approve a certificate of action for the Big Y expansion at 57 Faunce Corner Mall Road (PSPR-26-

Swansea Little League wraps up its 2026 season with three division champions and an All-Star slate set ahead of the District 6 tournament opening June 30.

Swansea Little League wrapped up its 2026 season with three division titles awarded — the Red Sox (Farm), Expos (Major), and Diamondbacks (Senior) — and All-Star managers announced across seven age groups. The league's next major event is the Chad Thiboutot Memorial Tournament, the offi…

Record eight Seekonk Youth Soccer teams advance to Superliga playoffs in Spring 2026.

Seekonk Youth Soccer had its biggest Spring 2026 showing yet, with a record eight Black Goose teams qualifying for the RI Superliga playoffs. The program credited strong contributions from players, coaches, parents, and partner Resendes Soccer Academy. Fall 2026 Black Goose tryouts for …

Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

One Acushnet obituary appeared this week: Plante, Simone O., age 83, of Acushnet, who died June 16, 2026; funeral arrangements were under the care of Rock Funeral Home. No additional biographical details were included in the published notice.

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