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PLANNING BOARD At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board reviewed proposed amendments to the town charter, at the Charter Review Committee’s request, concerning a timeline for the board’s master plan revision and whether the board should have involvement with the goal-setting process and performance review …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its last meeting, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to approve a restoration plan for the Charleswood School site, addressing runoff and construction-related soil disturbance. Plantings of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation are planned, while natural regrowth is already occurring. Crushed stone and …
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board began the FY2028 budget process, meeting jointly with the School Committee, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Improvement Committee. A challenging financial outlook was presented by chief financial officer Kyla LaPierre. Even if departments are level funded, a …
PARKS & RECREATION At its last meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed plans for a Fruit Street athletic complex concession stand after hearing a proposed concept from resident Anthony Iannone to offer a “farm-to-field” selection of fresh, higher-quality foods including breakfast sandwiches, paninis, charcuterie …
SELECT BOARD Emergency preparedness plan. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board discussed the town’s emergency preparedness plan with the HFD and HPD chiefs and school superintendent.The parties discussed and supported an independent audit to assist in improving services by both identifying technology or training …
SELECT BOARD Budget. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board addressed the comprehensive budget for FY 27. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus informed that the budget is balanced. Lazarus addressed the town’s significant amount of free cash this year, noting that free cash is not a …
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Economic Development Advisory Board heard from two area realtors about the town’s commercial development potential. South Street was pinpointed as a desirable location for business development, particularly in light of the very limited downtown space. While …
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board reviewed a draft tax increment financing (TIF) agreement between the town and owner of Open Play Pickleball & Padel Club, a new business under construction on a vacant property at 124 East Main Street. A TIF …
Happy New Year from eHop! Here’s the first weekly news update for 2026. MEET EHOP’S 2026 MARATHON RUNNER We are excited to introduce our 2026 Boston Marathon runner, Gregory Sobol! Gregory lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter and has traveled the world …