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Mansfield Keeps Phase III Water Restrictions in Place This Week

Mansfield remains under mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions as the town manager launches budget-focused community focus groups this summer. The town's official channels published its July 2026 newsletter, a Board of Registrars mailing, and a cybersecurity awareness letter, wh…

Dighton Select Board Appoints Building Commissioner, Moves Housing Plan Forward

Dighton Select Board unanimously appoints Jeff Mello as building commissioner and takes up stalled housing production plan.

Dighton Open Space Committee Partners With Parks and Rec on October 3 Cleanup Day

Dighton Open Space Committee sets October 3 as target date for first townwide cleanup day with Parks and Recreation.

Somerset Finance Committee Postpones Year-End Transfers, Seeks Town Administrator Answers

Somerset Finance Committee delays fiscal 2026 year-end transfers over documentation concerns.

Taunton School Committee Approves $1.84 Million in Warrants, Honors Six-Time Softball Champions

TAUNTON — July 8, 2026 — Taunton School Committee approves $1.84 million in warrants and honors sixth straight softball state title. The committee meeting on July 8 ratified a fiscal year 2026 warrant of $1,770,483.40 — after holding a $2,000 payment to the Bristol Community College Foundation for

Mansfield Select Board Sets Five FY27 Goals, Eyes TOD Parking Alternatives

MANSFIELD — July 8, 2026 — Mansfield Select Board sets five draft goals for FY27, flags $32 million parking garage as TOD obstacle. At a July 8 workshop, the board coalesced around five priority areas — economic development, municipal needs and long-range planning, GATRA transit expansion, housing opportunities outside the downtown, and

Mansfield Select Board Sets Five FY27 Goals, Eyes TOD Parking Alternatives

MANSFIELD — July 8, 2026 — Mansfield Select Board sets five draft goals for FY27, flags $32 million parking garage as TOD obstacle. At a July 8 workshop, the board coalesced around five priority areas — economic development, municipal needs and long-range planning, GATRA transit expansion, housing opportunities outside the downtown, and

Fall River Planning Board tables Spring Street road project for fourth time, endorses Highcrest Road land split

FALL RIVER — July 8, 2026 — Fall River Planning Board tables Spring Street road work for a fourth straight month and endorses a Highcrest Road lot split. The board voted 5-0 at its July 8 meeting to table the Spring Street roadway reconstruction petition — filed under City Ordinance Section 66-

Seekonk Select Board Votes 3-2 to Put South Fire Station Debt Exclusion on November Ballot

SEEKONK — July 8, 2026 — Seekonk Select Board splits 3-2 to put South Fire Station debt exclusion on November ballot. The board voted at its July 8 meeting to place the Proposition 2 1/2 override question on the November 3, 2026 state general election ballot, with Chair Gary Sagar,

Town Implements Stage 2 Water Restrictions Amid Summer Heat

North Attleborough imposed Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions as summer heat persists, while the town's 250th Anniversary celebration rolls on with free concerts at the Town Hall Gazebo July 8, 9 and 11. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman recognized department promotions, new hires and serv…

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