Hull School Committee Approves FY27 Budget, Signals Major Expansion of High School Academic Pathways HULL — April 13, 2026 — The Hull School Committee unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 school budget Monday night, clearing the way for the spending plan to move to Town Meeting.

Hull School Committee Approves FY27 Budget, Signals Major Expansion of High School Academic Pathways #mapoli #southshore

Rockland Schools See 300% Surge in Medicaid Revenue Committee Reorganizes Following Election

Rockland Schools See 300% Surge in Medicaid Revenue #mapoli #southshore

East Bridgewater Moves Toward Major Liquor License Expansion Trash Fees Held Flat with New Contract

East Bridgewater Moves Toward Major Liquor License Expansion #mapoli #southshore

Hingham Select Board Moves $1.9 Million Reserve Transfer, Addressing Rising Special Education and Snow Removal Costs HINGHAM - April 13, 2026 - The Hingham Select Board voted unanimously on Monday to recommend a $1.9 million transfer to the town’s reserve fund for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in balancing the budget against escalating special education tuitions and a costly winter season.

Hingham Select Board Moves $1.9 Million Reserve Transfer, Addressing Rising Special Education and Snow Removal Costs #mapoli #southshore

Duxbury Faces ‘Crushing’ 12% Health Insurance Hike Amid GLP-1 Cost Surge DUXBURY - April 13, 2026 - The Duxbury Selectboard approved a 12% increase for town health insurance plans on Monday, navigating a “healthcare crisis” driven largely by the skyrocketing costs of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

Duxbury Faces ‘Crushing’ 12% Health Insurance Hike Amid GLP-1 Cost Surge #mapoli #southshore

Plympton Officials Approve $16.1M Budget Tackle $55M Regional School Maintenance Backlog

Plympton Officials Approve $16.1M Budget #mapoli #southshore

South Shore News...letter: Running Out of Cushion Town Meetings and Elections Begin With Nowhere Left to Cut on the South Shore

South Shore News...letter: Running Out of Cushion #mapoli #southshore

Explosive Allegations of Retaliation and Vulgar Conduct Rock Pembroke Select Board Meeting PEMBROKE - April 15, 2026 - A routine municipal budget meeting in Pembroke transformed into a high-stakes confrontation Wednesday night as School Committee Vice Chair Allison Glennon accused Select Board member Dan Trabucco of “aggressive and intimidating” behavior.

Explosive Allegations of Retaliation and Vulgar Conduct Rock Pembroke Select Board Meeting #mapoli #southshore

The Final Countdown: What Hingham Voters Need to Know Before the HCAL Vote Listen now | HINGHAM — For over a decade, Hingham has debated how to care for its rapidly aging population.

The Final Countdown: What Hingham Voters Need to Know Before the HCAL Vote #mapoli #southshore

Pembroke Select Board Ratifies Town Manager Contract Amidst Chair’s Dissent PEMBROKE - April 8, 2026 - Following a marathon two-hour executive session, the Pembroke Select Board voted 4-1 to ratify a new contract for Town Manager Bill Chenard.

Pembroke Select Board Ratifies Town Manager Contract Amidst Chair’s Dissent #mapoli #southshore

Safety Upgrades for Route 228 and Significant Shifts in Weymouth Student Attendance Policies WEYMOUTH - April 9, 2026 - The Weymouth School Committee addressed critical safety improvements for the Ralph Talbot School corridor and proposed major revisions to the High School student handbook, including a shift from “attendance failure” to “grade reduction.” The meeting also highlighted the potential for a new “Early College” partnership with Quincy College aimed at providing underrepresented students with a head start on post-secondary education.

Safety Upgrades for Route 228 and Significant Shifts in Weymouth Student Attendance Policies #mapoli #southshore

Plymouth County Commissioners Oppose State Bills Threatening Millions in Local Revenue Updates on Retirement Funding Schedule, Solar PPA

Plymouth County Commissioners Oppose State Bills Threatening Millions in Local Revenue #mapoli #southshore

Hull Opposes State Bill on Driver’s License Holds Town Hall Relocation Faces $4 Million Budget Gap

Hull Opposes State Bill on Driver’s License Holds #mapoli #southshore

Duxbury Tackles “Tutoring Culture” and Rising School Fees in New Strategic Push DUXBURY - April 8, 2026 - The Duxbury School Committee took a deep dive into the hidden costs of a Duxbury education April 8, as an equitable fee analysis revealed that “tutoring culture” and rising activity costs are creating significant barriers for low-income families.

Duxbury Tackles “Tutoring Culture” and Rising School Fees in New Strategic Push #mapoli #southshore

Scituate Approves Historic $27M North Scituate Sewer at Town Meeting Rejects Police Range and Tables Maritime Income “Gag Rule”

Scituate Approves Historic $27M North Scituate Sewer at Town Meeting #mapoli #southshore

Halifax Selectmen Back $1.5 Million Override in Final Warrant Review HALIFAX - April 8, 2026 - The Halifax Board of Selectmen has officially signaled its support for a $1.5 million tax override, voting unanimously to recommend the “3B” version of the municipal budget for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

Halifax Selectmen Back $1.5 Million Override in Final Warrant Review #mapoli #southshore

Marshfield Grapples with $700K COVID Debt and Proposed Board Expansion as Residents Demand Accountability MARSHFIELD - April 7, 2026 - In a marathon joint session, Marshfield town officials revealed a staggering $700,000 in unpaid unemployment debt accumulating since the COVID-19 pandemic, while residents advanced a high-stakes petition to expand the Select Board from three to five members.

Marshfield Grapples with $700K COVID Debt and Proposed Board Expansion as Residents Demand Accountability #mapoli #southshore

Kingston Faces $9 Million Paving Backlog and Staffing Crises as Budget Deficit Looms KINGSTON – April 7, 2026 – In a sobering look at the town’s infrastructure and public safety needs, Kingston department heads warned the Board of Selectmen on April 7 of a staggering $9 million backlog in road repairs and a critical need for expanded staffing.

Kingston Faces $9 Million Paving Backlog and Staffing Crises as Budget Deficit Looms #mapoli #southshore

Pembroke Nears $19M Vocational Commitment; Rejects MIAA Gender Policy Letter PEMBROKE - April 7, 2026 - The Pembroke School Committee took a major step toward a long-term vocational partnership with South Shore Technical High School on Tuesday, outlining a nearly $19 million financial commitment while navigating a deeply divided debate over state athletic policies.

Pembroke Nears $19M Vocational Commitment; Rejects MIAA Gender Policy Letter #mapoli #southshore

Rockland Finalizes $85.3M Budget and Town Meeting Warrant Ahead of Saturday Election ROCKLAND - April 7, 2026 - The Rockland Select Board met Tuesday night to finalize a robust warrant for the upcoming Annual and Special Town Meetings, centered on an $85.3 million general fund operating budget and a significant open space acquisition.

Rockland Finalizes $85.3M Budget and Town Meeting Warrant Ahead of Saturday Election #mapoli #southshore

Plymouth Faces ‘Fiscal Challenges’ as Five-Year Forecast Predicts Impending Deficits PLYMOUTH - April 7, 2026 - Finance Director Lynne Barrett and Town Manager Derek Brindisi presented a sobering five-year fiscal outlook to the Select Board on Tuesday night, warning of a projected $1.4 million deficit for the 2028 fiscal year.

Plymouth Faces ‘Fiscal Challenges’ as Five-Year Forecast Predicts Impending Deficits #mapoli #southshore

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Whitman Select Board Sets $500,000 General Override Following Tense “Shared Burden” Budget Negotiations WHITMAN — April 7 and 10, 2026 — The Whitman Select Board has officially placed a $500,000 general override on the May 16th ballot, a pivotal move that follows a week of intense deliberations to save the town library and bridge a looming deficit through a controversial “shared burden” strategy.

Whitman Select Board Sets $500,000 General Override Following Tense “Shared Burden” Budget Negotiations #mapoli #southshore

Infrastructure Redundancy: Scituate Plans $5M Third Water Tank to Save Aging System SCITUATE - April 7, 2026 - The Scituate Select Board has signaled its intent to move forward with a critical $3 million to $5 million water infrastructure project, centering on the construction of a third town water storage tank.

Infrastructure Redundancy: Scituate Plans $5M Third Water Tank to Save Aging System #mapoli #southshore

Early spring sunrises along the South Shore often produce deeper colors thanks to colder, drier air and the longer path sunlight travels through the atmosphere. Cold ocean water also helps keep horizons crisp this time of year.

Taken from Duxbury Beach.

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Hanson Faces $1.5 Million Deficit as Town Meeting Approaches HANSON – April 7, 2026 – Hanson officials are grappling with a projected $1.5 million budget deficit heading into the May Annual Town Meeting, a shortfall driven largely by an unexpected $600,000 deficit in snow and ice removal costs.

Hanson Faces $1.5 Million Deficit as Town Meeting Approaches #mapoli #southshore

Plymouth Town Meeting: Voters Approve “Trust Act” to Limit ICE Cooperation and Overhaul Legislative Calendar PLYMOUTH — April 11, 2026 — In a marathon nine-hour session marked by emotional testimony and a clash over the town’s financial future, Plymouth’s Representative Town Meeting narrowly passed a historic “Community Trust” bylaw to restrict local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Plymouth Town Meeting: Voters Approve “Trust Act” to Limit ICE Cooperation and Overhaul Legislative Calendar #mapoli #southshore

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Abington Board Authorizes $45 Million in Borrowing for Fire Station and Infrastructure St. Patrick's Day Parade is Today

Abington Board Authorizes $45 Million in Borrowing for Fire Station and Infrastructure #mapoli #southshore

Plymouth School Committee Rejects Controversial Health Insurance Change Approves New 5-Year Bus Contract

Plymouth School Committee Rejects Controversial Health Insurance Change #mapoli #southshore