Dartmouth Board of Health Nominates New Animal Health Inspector in Unanimous Vote
Dartmouth Board of Health unanimously nominates Devin Cloutier as the town's new Animal Health Inspector.
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Dighton Select Board Closes Doors for Clerical Union Bargaining Session
DIGHTON -- February 18, 2026, Dighton Select Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for labor negotiations and records review. The three-member board, Chair Peter Karen, Nicole Melo, and Mark Pico, convened at Old Town Hall on February 18 and immediately moved behind closed doors, citing Massachusetts General Law Chapter
Conservation Commission Approves Route 177 Roundabout Wetlands Filing 5-1
Westport Conservation Commission approves wetlands filing for $5 million Route 177 roundabout over residents' safety objections.
Dighton Board of Health Authorizes Competitive Bidding for Trash Bag Contract
Dighton Board of Health votes to seek competitive bids for pay-as-you-throw trash bags, citing a missing vendor contract.
Acushnet Select Board names town administrator finalist, opens contract talks
ACUSHNET -- February 17, 2026, Acushnet Select Board unanimously named Adam Lamontaine as its town administrator finalist and accepted a Civil Service list for police chief and deputy chief. The board voted to commence negotiations with Lamontaine immediately, then moved into executive session for contract strategy; two other candidates, Ian Averute
Somerset School Committee Votes to Seek MSBA Delay on $5.17 Million South Elementary Project
SOMERSET -- February 17, 2026, Somerset School Committee votes 5-0 to seek delay on $5.17 million South Elementary repair project. The committee convened a special remote session February 17 during school vacation week after the project's cost ballooned from an original $2.1 million estimate to $5.
Westport CPC Approves FY27 Warrant Articles, Clears Procurement Rules for Private Projects
Westport's Community Preservation Committee approved FY27 town meeting funding and cleared new procurement rules at its February 12 remote meeting. Chair Betty Slade announced she will resign at the committee's July reorganization, when two new members are also expected to join.
Norton Select Board puts village center core zoning repeal on May town meeting ballot
Norton Select Board places village center core zoning repeal on May 18 town meeting warrant, unanimously and 4-0.
Dartmouth Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budget With Rising Costs, Staffing Proposals
Dartmouth Finance Committee hears FY27 budget warnings as state aid increases just 1.7 percent.
Norton School Committee Approves $11.4M Roof Article, Accepts $182,000 in Grants
Norton School Committee unanimously approves $11.4 million middle school roof warrant article and $182,000 in grants.