Nahant's override fails by about 24 votes, town warns of fiscal 2028 cuts. The town administrator told the Select Board the failed measure, trimmed from an original request topping $2 million, would have funded a school position and raised below-market town salaries, not just fire staffing.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 1

Government · Select Board

Hamilton Select Board Sets Water, Town Hall, and School Agreement as Top Year Goals

HAMILTON -- June 29, 2026, Hamilton Select Board sets water, Town Hall opening, and school agreement as year's top goals. The board met June 29 in an annual goal-setting workshop facilitated by

Townbrief reporting · Jun 29

Government · Select Board

West Newbury Select Board Launches Interim Town Manager Search, Moves to Interview Finalists

WEST NEWBURY -- June 25, 2026, West Newbury Select Board launches interview process for interim town manager as current manager nears July exit. The board voted unanimously Thursday to begin interviewing three to four finalists

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Select Board

Peabody City Council Passes $200 Trash Fee in 8-3 Vote

PEABODY -- June 25, 2026, Peabody City Council approves $200 residential trash fee and opts in to FIFA World Cup bar-hours extension. The council voted 8-3 Thursday to establish a $200 annual per-

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Select Board

North Andover Select Board Approves Five-Year Axon Body Camera Contract

NORTH ANDOVER -- June 25, 2026, North Andover Select Board approves five-year Axon body camera contract in special remote session. The board voted 4-0 Thursday morning to authorize the agreement, which carries an

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

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