Conservation Commission closes hearing and issues Order of Conditions for Veterans Memorial Beach parking renovation. Town Engineer Kyle Dubuc's project combines DPW capital funds with grant money for landscaping and shoreline improvements at 82 Gunhouse Street; the commission imposed conditions
Sharon Commission on Disabilities approves revised mission statement emphasizing ADA compliance and access. The seven-member body unanimously backed action to send a letter to the local Costco requesting purchase of a "Caroline's Cart" accessibility device for customers with disabilities, and will
Sharon Library Trustees green-light solar panel installation process. The board voted unanimously March 18 to allow Solect Energy to begin placing panels on the library roof, with discussion focused on minimizing patron disruption through delayed openings or Sunday placement. In a separate 5-0 vote
Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approves FY27 MVP grant application for submission. Chair Laura Russell led the committee's unanimous approval of the amended application and the final Watershed Based Plan for submission to MassDEP, incorporating edits from the Department of Public Works and input
Sharon Standing Building Committee approves $70,381 water project invoice. The committee voted unanimously to fund engineering services from Apex Environmental Partners and Weston & Sampson for January through February work on the Water Treatment Plant project. PFAS piping and primary steel
Sharon Finance Committee advances FY2027 school budget and votes elected official pay adjustments. The committee voted 10-1 to recommend approval of Dr. Peter Botelho's FY2027 school operating budget of $57,824,781, which closes a $568,000 gap through staffing reductions, grant offsets, and
Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board approved February minutes and reviewed operations. Director Kaitlyn Thibeault reported February ridership of 186 trips, down six percent year-over-year, and announced an introductory meeting with new Sharon Library director Randy Gagne to coordinate
Planning Board approves prior meeting minutes and hears early presentation on 23 Pond Street development. Chair Rob Maidman and board members raised design, fencing, lighting, and green-space concerns over the two-unit residential project, the town's first in PO Square under the Communities Housing
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee votes to co-sponsor Pride Festival and backs community event fees. The committee unanimously approved co-sponsorship of the 7th Annual Sharon Pride Festival on May 31, waiving the standard venue fee, per motion by Vice Chair Kim Hokanson. Members also voted 5
Sharon Zoning Board approves mixed-use development's veterinary facility phase. The board unanimously approved Case 1938 at 144 Old Post Road, a 25,000 square foot building for Ninety-Five LLC on Lot 1 of the Sharon Gallery project, voting 5-0-0 to close the hearing and 3-0-0 to approve the major