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Dartmouth Planning Board approves Audi dealership parking permit, advances Big Y review

DARTMOUTH -- June 1, 2026, Dartmouth Planning Board approves parking reduction for a new Route 6 Audi and Volkswagen dealership and advances a Big Y grocery store proposal to a June 22 hearing. The board voted 5-0 to grant a special permit to PRM Auto Holdings allowing 113 built parking

Somerset Annual Town Meeting Approves $76 Million Budget, Bans Crypto ATMs

SOMERSET -- May 30, 2026, Somerset Annual Town Meeting approves $76 million FY2027 budget and bans cryptocurrency ATM kiosks. The meeting, held May 30 at Somerset-Berkeley Regional High School with 220 registered voters and presided over by first-time Moderator Kyle Neves, approved a general government appropriation of $32,966,

Easton School Committee Unanimously Opts Out of School Choice for 2026-27

EASTON -- May 28, 2026, Easton School Committee votes 5-0 to opt out of inter-district school choice for 2026-27, citing lack of classroom space and financial uncertainty. Superintendent Dr. Christine Cabral explained that the state's school choice tuition cap, set at $5,000 in 1992 and

Easton School Committee Unanimously Opts Out of School Choice for 2026-27

EASTON -- May 28, 2026, Easton School Committee votes 5-0 to opt out of inter-district school choice for 2026-27, citing lack of classroom space and financial uncertainty. Superintendent Dr. Christine Cabral explained that the state's school choice tuition cap, set at $5,000 in 1992 and

Westport Bike Committee Announces PAR Group Win, Hears Greenway Opposition

WESTPORT -- May 28, 2026, Westport Bike and Walking Path Committee spotlights $280,000 greenway grant and growing community pushback. At the May 28 meeting, Chair Gail Rodericks announced that PAR Group had been awarded an engineering contract, part of a three-municipality $280,000 Mass Trails Grant, to advance the

Acushnet Conservation Orders Peer Review of Hunter Street Wetland Violations

ACUSHNET -- May 27, 2026, Acushnet Conservation Commission sends Hunter Street wetland case to peer review after site visit uncovers multiple violations. The commission voted unanimously at its May 27 meeting to authorize conservation agent Julie to contact peer reviewer LEC Environmental Consultants for a cost estimate after a May 22

Planning Board Sends New England FC Soccer Complex Back for Traffic, Landscape Studies

MANSFIELD -- May 27, 2026, Mansfield Planning Board continues New England FC soccer complex hearing, citing traffic and landscaping gaps. The board voted unanimously at its May 27 meeting to continue the public hearing on New England FC's application for a special permit and site plan to build two

Freetown Select Board Unanimously Promotes Two Officers to Sergeant

FREETOWN -- May 27, 2026, Freetown Select Board promotes two officers to sergeant ahead of a budget-uncertain Town Meeting. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to promote Patrick Lee to sergeant effective May 27 and Douglas Mungin effective May 28, acting on a written recommendation from the chief of police following

Dighton Select Board Approves Seven Appointments in Single Meeting Session

DIGHTON -- May 27, 2026, Dighton Select Board approves nine appointments and waives right to purchase a $1.25 million land parcel at May 27 meeting. The board unanimously approved three part-time public safety 911 communications dispatchers, Julia Duzan of Middleborough, Lady Ana Martina-Silva of Bridgewater, and Jake LaPlante

Dighton Assessors Approve $2,238 Excise Abatements, Update Signing Authority

DIGHTON -- May 27, 2026, Dighton Board of Assessors approves $2,238 in motor vehicle excise abatements and releases a 46-acre parcel from farm tax protection. At its May 27 meeting, the board unanimously approved the monthly motor vehicle and trailer excise abatement list totaling $2,238.22, then voted

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