Groveland Planning Board closes water plant hearing, targets August 4 permit vote
Groveland Planning Board closes public hearing on proposed $30 million PFAS water treatment plant, targeting a permit vote at its August 4 meeting.
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Swampscott Board Votes to Cut Recycling Pickup to Every Other Week Starting January
SWAMPSCOTT — July 21, 2026 — Swampscott Select Board votes 4-1 to shift to every-other-week curbside recycling beginning January 1, 2027, projecting $168,000 in annual savings. The board unanimously approved $285,000 in fiscal year 2026 year-end budget transfers — down from $663,000 the prior year — including
North Andover Select Board Reappoints Bates as Chair, Accepts $225,000 College Donation
North Andover Select Board accepts $225,000 from Merrimack College and advances China Blossom development review.
Manchester Launches Barrel Trash Program With $100 Annual Fee, Eases Water Ban
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board unanimously approves barrel-based trash program with fees starting at $100 per year.
Groveland Select Board Directs Staff to Build $600,000 Annual Road Paving Plan
Groveland Select Board votes to pursue $600,000 annual road paving target using free cash and National Grid payments.
Gloucester Planning Board approves Applied Materials logistics center and building addition on Dory Road
Gloucester Planning Board clears Applied Materials for logistics center and building addition on Dory Road.
Peabody Planning Board Continues Two Site Reviews to August 6
PEABODY — July 16, 2026 — Peabody Planning Board defers its only two active cases to August 6 at applicants' requests. The board met Thursday at City Hall and spent fewer than 10 minutes dispatching a light agenda, unanimously continuing both pending site plan reviews without substantive discussion. The 532 Lowell
Newbury Planning Board Continues Central Street Subdivision Hearing to August 19
Newbury Planning Board continues Central Street subdivision hearing, orders detailed intersection safety plan.
Groveland Board of Health Approves ADU Deed Restriction, Septic Variances at July Meeting
GROVELAND — July 15, 2026 — Groveland Board of Health approves deed restriction and septic variances while flagging state silence during massive sewage spill. At its July 15 meeting, the board unanimously approved a deed restriction capping a residential property at two bedrooms, clearing the way for an accessory dwelling unit to
Salem Planning Board Approves Pickleball Facility With Quiet-Paddle Noise Conditions
SALEM — July 14, 2026 — Salem, N.H. Planning Board approves indoor-outdoor pickleball facility after months of sound disputes. The board voted 5-1-1 Tuesday to grant a conditional use permit and site plan approval to PR Sports Hooks at LLC for a facility with six indoor and six