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Weymouth Conservation Commission approves nine permits at June 30 meeting

WEYMOUTH — June 30, 2026 — Weymouth Conservation Commission clears nine permits in a single June 30 session, headlined by a long-awaited order of conditions for a 500-foot Main Street sewer replacement through an active red maple swamp. Ryan Allgrove of Apex Engineers, representing the Department of Public Works, told

Wellesley Advisory Committee Approves $5,000 in Year-End Transfers, Riley Hands Off Chairmanship

WELLESLEY — June 30, 2026 — Wellesley Advisory Committee approves two $2,500 year-end transfers and debates the independence of its annual report. The committee voted 10-1 to transfer funds from the Fire Department's personal service surplus to cover an Advisory postage deficit created by the May special

Norfolk Board of Health Continues Body Works Hearing, Backs Norwood Hospital Legislation

NORFOLK — June 30, 2026 — Norfolk Board of Health defers Body Works hearing and pushes solar developer for public safety metrics. The two-member board — Member Andy Bakanowski and Clerk John Bauman — opened and immediately continued a public hearing on proposed Body Works regulations to July 28, citing an absent third

Medfield Select Board Approves Bell Forge Loan Consent, $88,392 Cybersecurity Grant

MEDFIELD — June 30, 2026 — Medfield Select Board approved a $2.5 million bridge loan consent for Bell Forge and accepted an $88,392 state cybersecurity grant at its June 30 meeting. Bell Forge representative Gene Mineo told the board the Nonprofit Finance Fund loan is needed immediately to keep the

Wellesley Planning Board Unanimously Approves FAR Permit for 26 Washington Street Bank

WELLESLEY — June 29, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board approves FAR special permit for Lower Falls bank building, defers affordable-housing permit to July. The board voted 4-0 Monday to approve a special permit under zoning bylaws section 2.11 for a 15,343-square-foot commercial bank building at 26

Wellesley Approves Tax Consulting Contract for Three Municipal Solar Projects

WELLESLEY — June 29, 2026 — Wellesley Climate Action Committee unanimously approves a contingency-fee tax consulting contract for three municipal rooftop solar projects. The committee voted 5-0 at its June 29 remote meeting to engage Walker Blue, a firm combining engineers, accountants, and legal specialists, to file for federal elective

Norwood Planning Board advances parking waiver rules, tackles data center zoning threat

NORWOOD — June 29, 2026 — Norwood Planning Board advances parking waiver criteria and moves toward regulating data centers. The board voted 5-0 at its June 29 meeting to continue a public hearing on a proposed mural at 528-534 Washington Street to July 13 after Planning Director Sarah Dixon flagged

Dover Planning Board Approves Pine Street Redevelopment, Wilsons Way Pool in Unanimous Votes

DOVER — June 29, 2026 — Dover Planning Board unanimously approved three land-use applications and reappointed four Tree Preservation Committee members at its June 29 Zoom meeting. The board granted a scenic road determination allowing removal of four trees at 146 Claybrook Road for applicants Lynn Hawkins and Sarah Vazquez, directing

Needham Board of Health Approves Biosafety Committee Changes, Reviews Teen Health Data

NEEDHAM — June 26, 2026 — Needham's Board of Health received 2025 teen health survey data showing mental health improvements but persistent youth alcohol concerns. At the June 26 meeting, Emily and Julie presented Metro West Adolescent Health Survey results showing 83.5 percent participation at Needham High School and

Needham Technology Advisory Board Elects Ducci Chair in 5-0 Vote

Needham Technology Advisory Board elects Richard Ducci as chair and sets a fall meeting schedule. Outgoing Chair Michael Mathias stepped down voluntarily at the June 25 meeting after more than a year in the role, citing the time demands of the position.

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