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Dighton Historical Commission Votes to Archive Glass Negatives, Plans Wellington Anniversary Program

DIGHTON -- May 12, 2026, Dighton Historical Commission votes to preserve glass negatives and plans fall Wellington anniversary program. The commission unanimously authorized up to $200 from its $452.56 balance for archival enclosures and barrier boxes, sourced from Gaylord Archival at roughly $20 to $37 per item, to properly store

Seekonk Planning Board approves Pride Hyundai dealership at former cinema site

SEEKONK -- May 12, 2026, Seekonk Planning Board approves Pride Hyundai dealership at former cinema site and confronts stormwater enforcement gap. The board voted 4-0-1 at its May 12 meeting to approve the site plan for Pride Hyundai at 800 Fall River Avenue, the former Showcase Cinema, clearing the

Dighton-Rehoboth School Committee Adopts Revised FY27 Budget, Cuts Town Assessment Increases

REHOBOTH -- May 12, 2026, Dighton-Rehoboth School Committee adopts a revised $54.9 million FY27 budget after accepting a $1.5 million state CTE expansion grant. The committee voted to incorporate $176,800 in grant-funded salary offsets for new criminal justice and culinary programs at the regional high school,

Rehoboth Conservation Commission Accepts Pine Street Parcel, Orders Wetland Restoration at Star Lane

REHOBOTH -- May 12, 2026, Rehoboth Conservation Commission accepts a 25-acre Pine Street donation and sets a June 7 wetland restoration deadline at Star Lane. The commission unanimously voted to accept a parcel donation at 94 Pine Street from John Ferreira, comprising roughly 25 acres including approximately 8 acres of

Dartmouth Conservation Commission approves two residential wetland permits, delays car wash hearing

DARTMOUTH -- May 12, 2026, Dartmouth Conservation Commission approves two residential wetland permits and delays a car wash after-the-fact filing at its May 12 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to issue an amended order of conditions for 0 Ledgemont Lane, where new owners Jeffrey and Amy Tavares plan a

Acushnet School Committee Adopts $17.7M Budget, Cuts Eight Positions to Stay Solvent

ACUSHNET -- May 12, 2026, Acushnet School Committee unanimously adopts a $17.7 million constraint-driven budget that eliminates eight staff positions and still requires $1 million more from the town than currently offered. Business Manager Aldo Freitas told the committee Tuesday that the town has indicated it can fund the

Easton Conservation Commission Continues New Pond Herbicide Hearing Amid PFAS Concerns

EASTON -- May 11, 2026, Easton Conservation Commission endorses stormwater utility fee and continues New Pond herbicide hearing after PFAS dispute. The commission voted unanimously to endorse a proposed $25-per-quarter stormwater enterprise fee, presented by David Field of the Stormwater Utility Steering Committee, which would generate $1.3 million

Easton Planning Board Advances Eastman Street Storage Facility, Approves ADU Permit

EASTON -- May 11, 2026, Easton Planning Board unanimously advanced a proposed self-storage facility and approved an accessory dwelling unit expansion at its May 11 remote meeting. The board voted 4-0 to continue a public hearing to May 26 on Ironwood Acquisitions LLC's application for a special

Easton Planning Board Advances Eastman Street Storage Facility, Approves ADU Permit

EASTON -- May 11, 2026, Easton Planning Board unanimously advanced a proposed self-storage facility and approved an accessory dwelling unit expansion at its May 11 remote meeting. The board voted 4-0 to continue a public hearing to May 26 on Ironwood Acquisitions LLC's application for a special

Westport Library Board Elects Officers, Approves Art Policy and Mobile Printing Upgrade

WESTPORT -- May 11, 2026, Westport Library trustees reorganized leadership and approved a new art exhibit policy and mobile printing upgrade at their May 11 meeting. The board unanimously elected Laura as chair, Polly as vice chair, and Melissa as secretary, then reconstituted a long-dormant finance committee with two trustee

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