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Easton CPC Defers Leadership Vote, Eyes Langwater Farm Appraisal at July Meeting

EASTON -- June 11, 2026, Easton's Community Preservation Committee deferred its annual leadership reorganization and flagged a possible appraisal vote for Langwater Farm development rights at its next meeting. Meeting remotely on June 11, the committee voted unanimously to accept minutes from its April 14 session, the previous meeting

Westport Climate Resilience Committee Approves Minutes, Debates Draft Flood Recommendations

WESTPORT -- June 11, 2026, Westport's Climate Resilience Committee debated the tone and scope of its draft climate report and finalized plans for a public outreach booth at River Days on June 20. Member Constance raised sharp concerns about the water section of Chapter 8, calling draft recommendations, including

Conservation Commission Continues Wetlands Hearing, Issues Septic Compliance Certificate

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH -- June 11, 2026, North Attleborough's Conservation Commission continued four active permit hearings and accepted its conservation agent's resignation at its June 11 meeting. The agent, whose first name is Kevin, announced he is stepping down within the next month to six weeks, citing 80-

Dighton Select Board Unanimously Denies Auto Dealer License Over Fraud Investigation

Dighton Select Board denies auto dealer license after police fraud investigation, approves blighted Spring Street building permits.

Fall River Council Approves $29.8 Million Loan to Buy Former Bishop Conley High School

FALL RIVER -- June 10, 2026, Fall River City Council approved a $29.8 million loan order to purchase the former Bishop Conley High School, voting 7-1 on June 10. The 55-acre property at 373 Aylesbury Street would be converted into a centralized early childhood education center housing more

Fall River School Panel Advances Athletic Handbooks, GPS and Seclusion Policies

FALL RIVER -- June 10, 2026, Fall River's School Committee Policy Subcommittee referred a sweeping set of policy items to the full committee at its June 10 meeting, including new student athletics handbooks, a contentious seclusion policy tied to a hard August 17 state deadline, and an expense reimbursement

Fall River Planning Board backs housing overlay expansion near South Main Street

FALL RIVER -- June 10, 2026, Fall River's Planning Board unanimously backed a 70-acre expansion of the city's Housing Development Overlay District, forwarding a positive recommendation to the City Council at its June 10 meeting. Co-Chairman Michael Ferris presided with members Gloria Pacheco and Orlando

Fall River Planning Board backs housing overlay expansion near South Main Street

FALL RIVER -- June 10, 2026, Fall River's Planning Board unanimously backed a 70-acre expansion of the city's Housing Development Overlay District, forwarding a positive recommendation to the City Council at its June 10 meeting. Co-Chairman Michael Ferris presided with members Gloria Pacheco and Orlando

Westport ZBA Unanimously Approves Oversized ADU for Handicapped Resident at Reed Road

WESTPORT -- June 10, 2026, Westport's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit for a handicapped individual at 112 Reed Road, exceeding the 900-square-foot by-right ceiling established under Massachusetts's 2025 ADU law. Attorney Sean Leach, representing owners

Seekonk Select Board Splits 2-2 on Paving Bid, Orders Special Meeting

SEEKONK -- June 10, 2026, Seekonk Select Board deadlocks on paving contract and tables Medeiros Farm design award. The board split 2-2 twice on June 10 on competing motions to award a roughly $2.6-to-$3.2-million on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation contract, first failing to approve

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