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The Town of Falmouth announced that all town waters are closed to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice because of excessive rainfall. Only scallop harvesting is allowed, per the state Division of Marine Fisheries.
Weymouth announced it negotiated an upfront $11,551,500 payment from the Master Developer for water and sewer upgrades tied to redeveloping the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. The town expects $30,470,280 in total mitigation payments.
Hamilton's Select Board heard engineering options for a possible water merger with Wenham, which faces a 2029 PFAS compliance deadline. From our own coverage: Select Board hears Wenham water merger options.
A water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road will affect Route 6 traffic Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day. From our own coverage: Water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road set for Nov. 9 to 13.
Great Barrington's special town meeting took up borrowing for the wastewater plant and Avery Lane pump station, plus money for Cook's Garage cleanup. From our own coverage: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup; Housing Trust takes up down payment grant for Prosperity Way.
A water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road will affect Route 6 traffic Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day. From our own coverage: Water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road set for Nov. 9 to 13.
Holliston Historical Commission will discuss the downtown area sewer from a historic perspective at the library Tuesday evening.
Hamilton's Select Board heard engineering options for a possible water merger with Wenham, which faces a 2029 PFAS compliance deadline. From our own coverage: Select Board hears Wenham water merger options.
Watertown's Cultural Council holds two meetings this week, Tuesday evening and Thursday night, while the City Council and School Committee also meet.
Bridgewater State's men's wrestling team faced Southern Maine at noon Saturday, with a full replay of the match posted online. Also in today's brief (1 items): Bridgewater State men's wrestling faces Southern Maine.
West Bridgewater's Planning Board scrutinizes a traffic study for a proposed 100-child daycare at 353 West Center Street. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up West Center Street daycare traffic study.
Bridgewater State's men's wrestling team faced Southern Maine at noon Saturday, with a full replay of the match posted online. Also in today's brief (1 items): Bridgewater State men's wrestling faces Southern Maine.
West Bridgewater's Planning Board scrutinizes a traffic study for a proposed 100-child daycare at 353 West Center Street. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up West Center Street daycare traffic study.
Holliston Historical Commission will discuss the downtown area sewer from a historic perspective at the library Tuesday evening.
Falmouth has closed all town waters to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice after heavy rainfall, with only scallop harvesting allowed. From our own coverage: All Falmouth waters closed to shellfishing after heavy rain; Town Meeting takes up East Falmouth library, bylaws.
Great Barrington's special town meeting took up borrowing for the wastewater plant and Avery Lane pump station, plus money for Cook's Garage cleanup. From our own coverage: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup; Housing Trust takes up down payment grant for Prosperity Way.
Two Wayland wells exceed new federal PFAS limits and must comply by 2029, though treated water meets current rules. From our own coverage: Happy Hollow water plant, FY28 budget and PFAS money.
Watertown's Cultural Council holds two meetings this week, Tuesday evening and Thursday night, while the City Council and School Committee also meet.
Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models. From our own coverage: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models.
Two Wayland wells exceed new federal PFAS limits and must comply by 2029, though treated water meets current rules. From our own coverage: Happy Hollow water plant, FY28 budget and PFAS money.
Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models. From our own coverage: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models.
Falmouth has closed all town waters to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice after heavy rainfall, with only scallop harvesting allowed. From our own coverage: All Falmouth waters closed to shellfishing after heavy rain; Town Meeting takes up East Falmouth library, bylaws.
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Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Wastewater Treatment Plant (behind Town Hall), Manchester-by-the-Sea MA 01944
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · 188 Madaket Road
Dartmouth announced a water main repair on State Road (Route 6) at Slocum Road, scheduled from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13. Work will not take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street. Also in today's brief (15 items): Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street; Neighboring Voices Original Playwriting Festival; "Close to Home" juried show opens; 24 Norwalk open houses set for Nov. 7-8.
Millis voters head into Monday's town meeting with a Franklin sewer capacity purchase and a 15-acre open-space petition on the warrant. From our own coverage: Select Board previews town meeting articles, takes up Village Meadow permit.
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Walnut Street sewer force main construction begins Monday, Nov. 9, and will continue through fall before resuming in spring 2027. From our own coverage: Board of Health takes up new permit fee schedule; School Committee reviews improvement plans for every Shrewsbury school.
Gloucester's DPW will return the city water system to monochloramine disinfectant on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a month on chlorine.
Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills. From our own coverage: Trash and recycling stay on schedule for Veterans Day week; Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills.
Walnut Street sewer force main construction begins Monday, Nov. 9, and will continue through fall before resuming in spring 2027. From our own coverage: Board of Health takes up new permit fee schedule; School Committee reviews improvement plans for every Shrewsbury school.
Millis voters head into Monday's town meeting with a Franklin sewer capacity purchase and a 15-acre open-space petition on the warrant. From our own coverage: Select Board previews town meeting articles, takes up Village Meadow permit.
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills. From our own coverage: Trash and recycling stay on schedule for Veterans Day week; Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills.
Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road will close to through traffic on weekdays starting Nov. 9 for sewer work. From our own coverage: Town Clerk to hand-count mailed ballots Nov. 9.
Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street. Also in today's brief (15 items): Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street; Neighboring Voices Original Playwriting Festival; "Close to Home" juried show opens; 24 Norwalk open houses set for Nov. 7-8.
Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road will close to through traffic on weekdays starting Nov. 9 for sewer work. From our own coverage: Town Clerk to hand-count mailed ballots Nov. 9.
Gloucester's DPW will return the city water system to monochloramine disinfectant on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a month on chlorine.
The Watertown School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m., following building and grounds and policy subcommittee sessions earlier that evening.
Stoneham's Select Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 35 Central Street, a day after sewer main inspections begin townwide.
The Watertown School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m., following building and grounds and policy subcommittee sessions earlier that evening.
Wayland's Planning Board approved the MWRA Happy Hollow water treatment facility site plan 5-0 after a three-meeting hearing. From our own coverage: Boards hold tree-removal hearings on scenic roads and shade trees; Planning Board closes Happy Hollow water plant hearing.
Hull's Planning Board pressed the water system for color and design options on the planned 138-foot Strawberry Hill tank. From our own coverage: Planning Board seeks visuals, colors for Hull water tank.
Select Board hears 20-year facilities outlook warning the water fund balance could run out in about three years. From our own coverage: Captain Cass owner faces site compliance questions from town departments; Historical Commission reviews three CPC funding requests.
Stoneham's Select Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 35 Central Street, a day after sewer main inspections begin townwide.
Wayland's Planning Board approved the MWRA Happy Hollow water treatment facility site plan 5-0 after a three-meeting hearing. From our own coverage: Boards hold tree-removal hearings on scenic roads and shade trees; Planning Board closes Happy Hollow water plant hearing.
Hull's Planning Board pressed the water system for color and design options on the planned 138-foot Strawberry Hill tank. From our own coverage: Planning Board seeks visuals, colors for Hull water tank.
Select Board hears 20-year facilities outlook warning the water fund balance could run out in about three years. From our own coverage: Captain Cass owner faces site compliance questions from town departments; Historical Commission reviews three CPC funding requests.
Stoneham announced sewer main cleaning and inspections will begin Nov. 9 and are expected to finish by the end of November. Driveway access will be maintained and sewer service will not be interrupted.
Wayland's Planning Board approved the Happy Hollow Water Treatment Facility site plan 5-0, while the Select Board heard that fiscal 2028 may be balanced without an override but could require cuts of $500,000 to $750,000.
Two Mattapoisett River Valley water groups meet by Zoom Tuesday afternoon, with the Water Commission following Wednesday. From our own coverage: Rochester posts unofficial results for state, federal and county races.
Two Mattapoisett River Valley water groups meet by Zoom Tuesday afternoon, with the Water Commission following Wednesday. From our own coverage: Rochester posts unofficial results for state, federal and county races.
Bridgewater-Raynham football faced Waltham in an MIAA playoff game in Bridgewater on Thursday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town posts flyer for weekend trail skills training workshop; Bridgewater-Raynham football meets Waltham in MIAA playoff game; Burns SEO & Advertising opens in Bridgewater.
Select Board unanimously approves $500,000 sale of 59 Water Street to Williams College, plus a hotel liquor license transfer for the 1896 House Inn. From our own coverage: Select Board takes up 59 Water St and 1896 House Inn; Select Board finishes town manager evaluation.
Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement tied to years of flooding complaints from neighbors. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement; School Committee takes up MASC resolutions and busing cutoff.
Foxborough readies new water meters as customers are told to watch their mailboxes for word from the town. Also in today's brief (2 items): New water meters coming to Foxborough customers; Tom Brady's Foxborough return has Chris Russo riled up.
Bridgewater-Raynham football faced Waltham in an MIAA playoff game in Bridgewater on Thursday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town posts flyer for weekend trail skills training workshop; Bridgewater-Raynham football meets Waltham in MIAA playoff game; Burns SEO & Advertising opens in Bridgewater.
Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement tied to years of flooding complaints from neighbors. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement; School Committee takes up MASC resolutions and busing cutoff.
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