Plympton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plympton boards face litigation, water issues, and election prep

Plympton's town boards held several meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The most consequential items on the agenda are upcoming: the Board of Selectmen will discuss litigation, a new building commissioner, and a liquor license, while the Water District will take up PFAS and dredging.

Board of Selectmen: litigation, building commissioner, and liquor license

The Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator will meet on Aug. 24 and Aug. 26. The Aug. 24 meeting begins with an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in two lawsuits: *Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction* and *Town of Plympton v. Amanda Monti, Trustee of Merrimont Realty Trust*. In open session, the board will receive updates on those cases, as well as updates from the Town Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant.

The board will also consider retaining a property foreclosure at Main Street (Assessors' Map 4, Block 1, Lot 14-A), a one-day liquor license for Stellwagen at Plympton Sauchuk Farm, and the appointment of Paul Armstrong as Building Commissioner. The Aug. 26 meeting includes the same litigation updates, the foreclosure, the liquor license, adoption of a Town Administrator job description, and the appointment of Paul Armstrong as Building Commissioner. The resignation of Bill Kelly as Conditional Building Commissioner is also listed.

Water District: PFAS, dredge, and funding

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission meets Aug. 25 to discuss routine business, including minutes and invoices. The agenda includes an update on a funding request to Senator Brady for FY27 and a $50,000 DCR stipend for FY26, approval of a County of Plymouth administration invoice for FY26 services, and reimbursement to Frank Basler for $64.71 for an Amazon purchase for a dredge fuel tank. Brad Chase of the Department of Marine Fisheries will update the commission on the dredge and fishing ladder at Forge Pond. The commission will also discuss PFAS and microplastics in local water supplies and public education on water channels.

Conservation Commission: garage addition and wetland buffer

The Conservation Commission held a public hearing on Aug. 18 for a Request for Determination of Applicability from Ryan Hickey for a property at 27 Upland Road. The request concerns a 14-square-foot corner of a proposed 25' x 50' garage addition that would fall within the 100-foot buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland. The hearing was conducted via Zoom. The commission also discussed a Notice of Intent for 0 Cedar Street, a dry hydrant at Granville Baker Way, a restoration plan at 7 Brook Street, and an enforcement matter at 0 Main Street.

Board of Health

The Board of Health met Aug. 11 to review septic system plans. Approved plans for 12 properties, including repairs and new installations with permit expiration dates through 2029, and pending plans for 8 properties were on the agenda. The board also discussed a well complaint, a housing complaint, and litigation in *O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton* regarding 10 Mayflower Road. The board revoked a septic hauler permit for Wind River and listed failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple, 36 Colchester, and 36 Parsonage Road.

Assessors

The Board of Assessors met Aug. 10 for a procedural agenda: reorganization, approval of minutes from April and June, review of motor vehicle and preliminary FY27 commitments, signing payroll and vendor warrants, and ATB withdrawals for Plympton Lake Street Solar, LLC and B2B-SP1, LLC.

Election prep for Sept. 1 primary

The State Primary is Sept. 1. Polling is at the Plympton Town House, 5 Palmer Road, Deborah Sampson Meeting Room, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voter registration deadline was Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. (postmark or online by 11:59 p.m.). Absentee in-person voting deadline is Aug. 31 at noon. Early voting runs Aug. 22–27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Town House. The Town Clerk's office will process early and absentee ballots on Aug. 27 at 2:15 p.m.; no results will be announced until after polls close.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24** – Board of Selectmen, 10 a.m., Town House (litigation, building commissioner, liquor license)
• **Aug. 25** – Central Plymouth County Water District Commission, 6:30 p.m. (PFAS, dredge, funding)
• **Aug. 26** – Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m. (same agenda as Aug. 24)
• **Aug. 27** – Ballot processing for Sept. 1 primary, 2:15 p.m., Town House

Plympton boards weigh poll worker changes, septic permits; primary voting nears

Recent Plympton town board meetings were held over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the agendas was a scheduled vote by the Board of Selectmen to rescind a prior poll worker appointment and name a new slate of election officers. Other boards addressed septic permits, solar-related tax appeals, and water district funding.

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen was scheduled to vote on rescinding its July 27, 2026, appointment of Poll Workers and instead appoint 19 Election Officers for a one-year term (Aug. 10, 2026 – Aug. 9, 2027). The appointments were recommended by the Board of Registrars under MGL Chapter 54, Section 12. The list includes Deborah Anderson, Joan Beckwith, Marilyn Browne, and others. No vote tally or outcome is available because minutes are not yet published.

Board of Registrars

On Aug. 3, the Board of Registrars met to discuss and vote on recommending that Selectmen rescind the July 27 poll worker vote and adopt a new recommended list of 19 poll workers. The board also reviewed and voted to accept minutes from July 23. Again, no results are confirmed.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met Aug. 10 for a largely procedural session. The agenda included reorganizing the board, approving minutes from April 6 and June 8, reviewing motor vehicle and preliminary FY27 commitments, signing payroll and vendor warrants, and discussing office closures for DLS RECAP training. The board also considered ATB withdrawals for Plympton Lake Street Solar, LLC and B2B-SP1, LLC. No decisions are recorded.

Board of Health

The Board of Health met Aug. 11 to review septic system plans, complaints, and litigation. Approved septic plans were listed for 12 properties, including repairs and new installations with permit expiration dates through 2029; pending plans covered 8 properties. The board discussed O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road, revoked a septic hauler permit for Wind River, and listed failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple, 36 Colchester, and 36 Parsonage Road. No votes are published.

Coming up

Several meetings and deadlines are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Planning Board** – Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m., Deborah Sampson Meeting Room. Routine procedural agenda; no public hearings listed.
• **Conservation Commission** – Aug. 18, public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for a garage addition at 27 Upland Road (Ryan Hickey). The proposal includes a 14-square-foot corner within the 100-foot wetland buffer. The hearing is via Zoom at 6:40 p.m. The commission will also discuss a Notice of Intent for 0 Cedar Street, a dry hydrant at Granville Baker Way, a restoration plan at 7 Brook Street, and an enforcement matter at 0 Main Street.
• **State Primary** – Sept. 1, 2026. Polling at Plympton Town House, 5 Palmer Road, Deborah Sampson Meeting Room, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Voter registration deadline is Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. (postmark or online by 11:59 p.m.). Early voting runs Aug. 22–27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Absentee in-person deadline is Aug. 31 at noon.
• **Central Plymouth County Water District Commission** – Aug. 25. Agenda includes a funding update on a $50,000 DCR stipend for FY26, approval of a County of Plymouth administration invoice, a $64.71 reimbursement to Frank Basler for a dredge fuel tank purchase, updates on the Forge Pond dredge and fishing ladder, and discussion of PFAS and microplastics in local water supplies.
• **Ballot processing** – Aug. 27, 2:15 p.m., Town House. The Town Clerk's office will open early and absentee ballots for the primary; no results will be announced until after polls close at 8 p.m. on Sept. 1.

Plympton boards to weigh police budget, town administrator appointment

This week's Plympton town meetings are all on the calendar, but none have published minutes yet, so no decisions are confirmed. The most consequential items on the agenda include a discussion of a police department budget overage and the ratification of a new town administrator.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met on July 27 and July 30. On July 27, the agenda included a discussion with Police Chief Matt Ahl about an FY26 budget overage. The board also planned to vote on appointments for 15 election officials for terms ending April 14, 2027, and on a separate agenda, 16 proposed election officials. It also planned to vote on the State Primary Election warrant for September 1 at the Deborah Sampson Meeting Room, and on early voting locations and reduced hours for the September 1 and November 3 elections. The board was to ratify board and committee appointments from a June 15 meeting, including appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Lukasz Kowalski and David Alberti), Conservation Commission (Richard Burnet as Chair), Building Department (William Kelly, Jr. and Paul Armstrong), and Plumbing and Gas Inspector (Douglas Hawthorne Jr.). The agenda also included an executive session on litigation strategy for Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction and on Town Administrator negotiations. One agenda for that date listed no substantive business.

On July 30, the board met to ratify the appointment of Robert Fennessy as Town Administrator. The agenda also included executive sessions on litigation strategy and contract negotiations for the Town Administrator.

No minutes have been published for either meeting.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met on July 27 to discuss updates and maintenance for town athletic facilities. Agenda items included pickleball and basketball courts, field maintenance schedules, past and future field updates, FD water, and ice rink storage. No minutes are available.

Central Plymouth County Water District Commission

The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board met on July 30 to interview Judith George for a Commissioner position with a term ending February 2029. The board also planned to vote on the appointment and approve minutes from February 5, 2026. No minutes are available.

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars met on August 3 to discuss poll workers. The agenda included a vote to recommend rescinding a July 27 Board of Selectmen vote on poll workers, a vote on a new recommended list of 19 named poll workers, and approval of July 23 minutes. No minutes are available.

Coming up

The Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Deborah Sampson Meeting Room. The agenda is routine, including calling the meeting to order, approving minutes, and discussing new business and correspondence. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

Plympton boards set election logistics, weigh police budget overage and Town Administrator appointment

Plympton's boards spent the last two weeks of July preparing for the fall 2026 elections, reviewing a police department budget overage, and moving toward ratifying Robert Fennessy as Town Administrator. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was posted on agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator met on July 27 and July 30. Agendas for those sessions listed several consequential items:

• **Police budget overage:** A discussion with Police Chief Matt Ahl regarding an FY26 budget overage in the police department.
• **Town Administrator:** Ratification of the appointment of Robert Fennessy as Town Administrator, following his earlier designation as Interim Town Administrator.
• **Election officials:** Votes on appointing 15–16 Election Officials for terms running from July 27, 2026, to April 14, 2027, recommended by the Town Clerk and Board of Registrars.
• **Early voting:** Votes on the location and reduced hours for in-person early voting for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and the November 3, 2026 State Election. The September 1 State Primary election warrant listed the Deborah Sampson Meeting Room as the location.
• **Board and committee appointments:** Ratification of appointments from the June 15, 2026 meeting, including Lukasz Kowalski and David Alberti to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Richard Burnet as Chair of the Conservation Commission, William Kelly Jr. and Paul Armstrong to the Building Department, and Douglas Hawthorne Jr. as Plumbing and Gas Inspector.
• **Litigation:** Executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy for Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction, and contract negotiations for the Town Administrator.

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars met July 23 to review in-person early voting requirements and vote on the early voting location and schedule for both the September 1 State Primary and the November 3 State Election. Minutes have not yet been published.

Central Plymouth County Water District Commission

On July 30, the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board was scheduled to interview Judith George and vote on a Commissioner appointment for a term ending February 2029. The agenda also included approval of the commission's February 5, 2026 minutes.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met July 27 to discuss town athletic facilities. Agenda items included the pickleball and basketball courts, the field maintenance schedule, past and future field updates, FD Water, and ice rink storage.

GATRA Transit Forum

GATRA held a quarterly public forum on July 23 to gather community input on transit services. The session included a review of feedback from previous meetings, updates on future service plans, and an open public comment period.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met July 21 with an agenda limited to procedural items — call to order, new business, correspondence, and approval of prior minutes. No public hearings or specific proposals were listed.

Coming up

• **Board of Registrars — August 3, 2026:** The board is scheduled to vote on recommending that Selectmen rescind the July 27, 2026 vote regarding poll workers, vote on a new recommended poll worker list of 19 named individuals, and review and accept the July 23, 2026 minutes.

Plympton boards set to act on Ricketts Pond permit, Town Administrator hire, and septic matters

Plympton's boards covered a packed two-week stretch, with the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled to take a final vote on the Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit and the Board of Selectmen conducting final interviews for the next Town Administrator. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes cannot be confirmed from the available record.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Ricketts Pond LLC permit

On July 6, the Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to review and vote on a draft decision for the Comprehensive Permit Application filed by Ricketts Pond LLC. The public hearing had been closed in May, meaning only board members and town counsel were expected to speak. The agenda described this as the anticipated final vote on the application. The Board of Health met the same evening for the purpose of participating in the concurrent ZBA hearing, with no other independent business listed.

Board of Selectmen — Town Administrator interviews and budget actions

The Board of Selectmen held two meetings. On July 9, the board conducted final interviews with four candidates for the Town Administrator position: Christine Demoranville, Robert Fennessy, Heather Hamilton, and Sydney Viveiros. Each candidate was scheduled for an individual session.

On July 14, the board was set to discuss the candidate interviews and possibly vote on a new Town Administrator. That same agenda included several fiscal and operational items:

• A vote on FY 2026 end-of-year internal budget transfer requests for the Town Accountant.
• A vote to authorize the Interim Town Administrator regarding Plymouth County ARPA grants.
• An update on the status of the public buildings water supply project.
• An update on the front door project.

On July 6, the board was also scheduled to vote on the town's Written Designer Selection Procedures, with the Chair authorized to sign the document if approved.

Board of Health — septic systems, litigation, and permits

The Board of Health met multiple times on July 14, with agendas covering a wide range of septic and health matters. Items scheduled for discussion or action included:

• Executive session for litigation strategy in O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton (Superior Court No. 2283C-V00462).
• Revocation of the septic hauler permit for Wind River.
• Review of septic plans for multiple properties, including 110 Center St, 25 Oak St, and 123 Palmer Rd.
• Perc test applications for 133 Pleasant St, 0 Nel Bonney Road, and 88 Upland Road.
• Review of failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 36 Colchester Street.
• A housing complaint and order to correct for 163 Center Street.
• Asbestos abatement discussion for 5 Palmer Road.

One July 14 Board of Health agenda listed only procedural steps to enter executive session to discuss the reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline of an individual, with no other public business listed.

School Committee — financial close-out and negotiations

The Plympton School Committee, meeting as the Dennett School Council on July 13, was scheduled to review a financial close-out report from Stefani Hatton, Director of Finance and Operations. The agenda also included approval of warrants, bill schedule, grants, donations, and financials, plus approval of executive session minutes from March 9, May 20, and June 18, 2026. An executive session was listed to prepare strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

Finance Committee — reserves and transfers

The Finance Committee met July 14 to consider end-of-year reserve funds and transfers, along with approval of minutes.

Council on Aging — reports and event planning

The Council on Aging met July 14 to approve June 2026 minutes and hear reports from the Friends of the COA, OCES, and the Director of Elder Affairs. Discussion topics included preparations for Frankly Speaking and the Upland Club Cookout.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Planning Board:** Regular meeting with only procedural items listed (call to order, new business, correspondence, approval of minutes). No public hearings or specific actions are identified.
• **July 23 — GATRA regional service feedback forum:** GATRA's quarterly meeting to gather community input on transit services, with updates on future service plans and a public comment period.

Plympton boards set town administrator interviews, weigh water supply project and Ricketts Pond permit

Plympton's boards held a busy two weeks, with the Board of Selectmen scheduling final interviews for a permanent Town Administrator, the Zoning Board of Appeals preparing an anticipated final vote on the Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit, and the Board of Health meeting jointly with the ZBA. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so the items below reflect what was on the agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met three times between June 29 and July 9.

On June 29, the agenda listed an executive session on litigation strategy for Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction, followed by open-session updates on that case and a presentation from Community Paradigm. The Board was scheduled to discuss the public buildings water supply project and its contract, consider adopting written procedures for a designer RFQ, hear a Fire Chief update on ambulance rates, and vote on extending the interim Town Administrator's appointment through August 15, 2026. The Old Town House maintenance update was also listed.

On July 6, the agenda called for a vote on the town's Written Designer Selection Procedures, with the Chair authorized to sign the document on behalf of the Board if approved.

On July 9, the Board held final interviews with four Town Administrator candidates: Christine Demoranville, Robert Fennessy, Heather Hamilton, and Sydney Viveiros.

Zoning Board of Appeals

On July 6, the ZBA was scheduled to review and vote on a draft decision for the Comprehensive Permit Application submitted by Ricketts Pond LLC. The public hearing was closed in May, so only board members and town counsel were to speak. The agenda described this as the anticipated final vote on the application.

The Board of Health met the same day for the purpose of participating in the concurrent ZBA hearing, with no other independent business listed.

Old Colony Planning Council

On June 30, the Old Colony Planning Council and its Economic Development Commission held an annual meeting. The agenda included a voting exercise to add projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List, a presentation on attracting development using East Bridgewater as an example, and discussion of the Whitman Downtown Master Plan.

Library Trustees

The Plympton Library Trustees held a regular monthly meeting on July 2. The agenda covered approval of prior minutes, a director's report, and routine administrative matters. No public hearings, contracts, or policy changes were listed.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Dennett School Council (Plympton School Committee):** Financial close-outs, warrants, and an executive session to prepare for nonunion personnel negotiations.
• **July 14 — Board of Health:** Multiple septic permit reviews, failed systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 36 Colchester Street, a housing complaint at 163 Center Street, revocation of a septic hauler permit for Wind River, and an executive session on O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton (Superior Court No. 2283C-V00462).
• **July 14 — Board of Selectmen:** Discussion of candidate interviews and a possible vote for the new Town Administrator, FY 2026 end-of-year internal budget transfer requests, an update on the public buildings water supply project, and a vote to authorize the interim Town Administrator regarding Plymouth County ARPA grants.
• **July 14 — Finance Committee:** End-of-year reserve fund consideration and transfers.
• **July 14 — Council on Aging:** Review of June 2026 minutes and reports from the Friends of the COA, OCES, and Director of Elder Affairs.
• **July 21 — Planning Board:** Routine procedural agenda; no public hearings listed.
• **July 23 — GATRA regional service feedback forum:** Public comment period on transit services and future planning.

Plympton meetings: ZBA set for final vote on Ricketts Pond permit; Selectmen to vote on designer procedures

Plympton boards held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no final decisions are on the record. The most consequential action items are scheduled for the week ahead, including a final Zoning Board of Appeals vote on the Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit and a Selectmen's vote on written designer selection procedures.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Ricketts Pond LLC

The ZBA met June 25 to review a draft decision on the Comprehensive Permit Application for Ricketts Pond LLC and may have voted, but minutes are not yet published. The public hearing was closed May 28, and public participation was restricted. The board is scheduled to meet again July 6 to finalize and vote on the draft decision. Only board members and town counsel may speak at that session.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met June 29 to discuss several items, including litigation strategy in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction (executive session), the public buildings water supply project and contract status, adoption of written procedures for a Designer RFQ, a Fire Chief update on ambulance rates, Old Town House maintenance, and an extension of the Interim Town Administrator appointment through August 15, 2026. Minutes are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were voted on.

On July 6, the board is scheduled to vote on the town's Written Designer Selection Procedures. If approved, the Chair would be authorized to sign the document on behalf of the Board.

On July 9, the board will hold final interviews with four candidates for the Town Administrator position: Christine Demoranville, Robert Fennessy, Heather Hamilton, and Sydney Viveiros.

Board of Health

The Board of Health met June 25 solely to attend and participate in a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing at 12:00 PM in the Deborah Sampson Conference Room. No other business was scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

On July 6, the board is again scheduled to meet for the purpose of participating in a concurrent ZBA hearing.

On July 14, the Board of Health has multiple items scheduled, including an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton (Superior Court No. 2283C-V00462), review of septic plans for properties including 110 Center St and 25 Oak St, a housing complaint and order to correct for 163 Center Street, revocation of a septic hauler permit for Wind River, perc test applications for 133 Pleasant St, 0 Nel Bonney Road, and 88 Upland Road, and review of failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 36 Colchester Street. A separate July 14 session is listed to enter executive session regarding the reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline of an individual.

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council held four meetings between June 23 and June 30. Agendas covered approval of May 2026 meeting minutes, review of May 2026 financials, discussion of a dormant Rockland Trust account, an update on state retirement legislation, committee reports, an OPEB Trust Report, election of FY26 Council and ROM Council Officers, trust performance review, and a voting exercise to add projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List. Minutes are not yet published for any of these meetings.

Library Trustees

The Plympton Library Trustees held a regular monthly meeting July 2 to approve prior minutes, hear a director's report, and address routine administrative matters. No public hearings, contracts, or policy changes were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 6, Board of Health** — participation in ZBA hearing.
• **July 6, Board of Selectmen** — vote on Written Designer Selection Procedures.
• **July 6, Zoning Board of Appeals** — final vote on Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit.
• **July 9, Board of Selectmen** — final interviews for four Town Administrator candidates.
• **July 14, Board of Health** — septic permits, failed systems review, Wind River hauler permit revocation, and executive session on O'Hearn litigation.

Zoning board nears final vote on Ricketts Pond permit; Selectmen discuss administrator extension

Plympton’s Zoning Board of Appeals is expected to cast a final vote Monday on a comprehensive permit for Ricketts Pond LLC, the most significant land-use action to appear before town boards in recent weeks. The vote, scheduled for July 6, follows a public hearing that closed in May and would resolve a matter that could shape development in town.

The board will meet to review and finalize a draft decision. Because the public hearing is closed, only board members and town counsel may speak.

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

During their June 29 meeting, selectmen discussed extending the interim town administrator’s appointment and contract through Aug. 15, 2026. The board also took up a contract related to the public buildings water supply project and received a presentation from Community Paradigm. Items on the agenda included adoption of written procedures for a designer request for qualifications, a Fire Chief update on ambulance rates, and a maintenance update for the Old Town House. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction.

Selectmen are scheduled to meet again on July 6 to vote on adopting the town’s written designer selection procedures. If approved, the chair would be authorized to sign the document on the board’s behalf.

Final interviews for the town administrator position will be held July 9, with four candidates appearing in separate sessions: Christine Demoranville, Robert Fennessy, Heather Hamilton, and Sydney Viveiros.

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council held a series of meetings in late June, handling routine business such as approving minutes and reviewing financials. On June 30, the council and its Economic Development Commission were set to vote on adding projects to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Priority Projects List and to discuss the Whitman Downtown Master Plan. A presentation on attracting development in East Bridgewater was also on the agenda. Earlier meetings addressed financial reports, a dormant Rockland Trust account, and the election of fiscal year 2026 council officers.

Board of Health

The Board of Health attended a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on June 25 but had no independent business. The board will meet again on July 14 for a session that includes multiple septic system permits, a housing complaint at 163 Center Street, and a review of failed systems at 50 Forest Street, 50 Maple Street, and 36 Colchester Street. One of the July 14 agenda items indicates the board may enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton.

Coming up

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday, July 6, for the anticipated final vote on the Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit. That same evening, the Board of Selectmen will vote on designer selection procedures. Final Town Administrator interviews follow on July 9. The Board of Health returns on July 14 with a lengthy agenda of septic permits and potential executive session discussion.