Massachusetts environmental review notice puts Cassilis Farm project before the public
A March 19 Massachusetts legal notice identifies Cassilis Farm for environmental review, but the record contains a location discrepancy that must be resolved.
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Topsfield bridge replacement appears in draft state plan with $5.87 million projected cost
A Massachusetts draft capital plan lists replacement of the Perkins Row bridge over Mile Brook in Topsfield for a future FY2027–30 funding period.
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Taunton High School awarded $1.1M to expand career-tech programs
Taunton High School has received a $1.1 million state grant to expand career technical education programming, the school district announced May 13.
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Springfield Housing Plan Enters Draft Review Stage in August
Springfield’s Housing Springfield process is expected to release a draft plan in August, followed by three public open houses Aug. 25-26.
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Waltham Council Overrides Veto on Bay Colony Zoning Change
Waltham’s council overrode a mayoral veto of zoning tied to the Bay Colony and BXP Waltham Woods redevelopment proposal, which could allow up to 1,200 homes.
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Massachusetts Senate-backed cryptocurrency kiosk ban remains pending in conference
The Massachusetts Senate approved a proposed statewide cryptocurrency-kiosk ban, but the measure is not law. The House non-concurred on July 30, and negotiators must still agree on final language.
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Worcester Closes Indian Lake After Cyanobacteria Exceed Recreation Threshold
Worcester closed Indian Lake on Aug. 4 after testing exceeded the recreational public-health threshold. Swimming, boating, fishing and water exposure for pets are prohibited until further notice.
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Billerica Wastewater Plant Roof Replacement Bids Due Aug. 5
Billerica solicited bids to replace the administration- and sludge-building roofs at its wastewater treatment plant at 70 Letchworth Avenue. The town authorized $690,000 from wastewater retained earnings in 2025, but the reviewed records do not confirm a contractor, final price or construction schedule.
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Weymouth Pulled Out of Its $40,000 World Cup Watch-Party Grant
A state report says Weymouth told Massachusetts tourism officials on April 23, 2026, that it would withdraw from a $40,000 World Cup watch-party award before signing a grant contract.
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Newton Planning Director Nominee Would Oversee Development Reviews Affecting Upper Falls
Mayor Marc Laredo’s July 16 nomination of Catherine M. Feerick would fill Newton’s planning leadership vacancy if confirmed by the City Council. Upper Falls residents are watching because the department handles development review tied to Northland and the recently approved Thurston Road project.
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Topsfield’s Mile Brook bridge project remains on path toward summer 2027 construction
MassDOT records show the Perkins Row bridge replacement reached a design resubmission milestone, while regional funding and required local property rights keep the Topsfield project on a planned path toward summer 2027 construction.
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Springfield Police recruitment open house set for Aug. 6
Prospective Springfield police applicants can meet department personnel Aug. 6 and review the Civil Service timeline before the Aug. 31, 2026 application deadline.
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Judge Limits Use of Grant Clause After Policy Priorities Change
A Boston judge barred one administration strategy for ending federal grants, but canceled awards may not return and a broader OMB proposal remains pending.
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Peabody’s $200-per-unit trash fee is now in effect: What to know before fall bills
Peabody’s residential trash fee took effect July 1, 2026, and will begin appearing on fall water and sewer bills. Covered households may qualify to apply for one $100 discount.
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Brockton Gas Ranges From $3.61 to $4.20; Diesel Near $5
Brockton station listings on August 4 show regular gas from $3.61 to $4.199 and diesel from $4.79 to $5.19, with prices varying by location.
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Springfield Innovation School Zone publishes school-by-school plans for 2026-27
Springfield Public Schools has posted individual Innovation School Plans and calendars as former Empowerment Zone schools move into the Innovation School Zone, with dates and operating details varying by campus.
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Massachusetts opens FY27 grant window for seasonal communities
Eligible Massachusetts municipalities can seek formula-based grants for housing planning, zoning, development preparation and related infrastructure by August 28, 2026.
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Worcester’s civilian police review-board question remains unresolved ahead of August charter meeting
Worcester’s City Council held the civilian police review-board proposal after about 80 minutes of testimony. A city charter meeting is confirmed for August 17, but the final agenda has not yet identified the oversight proposal.
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Boston Council to Hear Mayor Wu’s Docket 1223 Energy-Fund Proposal
Boston’s City Council will hold a remote August 4 hearing on Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to expand how the city’s energy-revenue fund accounts for demand-response activity and related expenses.
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Federal appeals court keeps Trump voter-list order blocked in 23 states
The First Circuit left key voter-list and mail-ballot provisions blocked in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as the Supreme Court weighs the administration’s request.
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Somerville’s approved body-camera grant faces an August deadline
Somerville approved a $231,635 state grant for police body cameras on July 27, but equipment must be received and funds spent by August 31 while implementation, labor and oversight questions remain.
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Dartmouth approves five-year housing plan with zoning and infrastructure priorities
Dartmouth’s Select Board approved an updated Housing Production Plan on July 13, 2026, after prior Planning Board approval. The townwide roadmap includes North Dartmouth, but its five-year term will not begin until state adoption.