Sharon Conservation Commission continues four wetlands hearings, approves dairy barn determination. Acting Chair Jon Wasserman and members voted unanimously to extend hearings on the Birch Hill II Subdivision and Veterans Memorial Beach parking renovation to March 19, while issuing a negative
Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee unanimously approves revised FY27 MVP grant with amendments. Chair Laura Russell and all six members backed the stormwater and shoreline project at Veterans Memorial Beach after switching from porous to regular asphalt for cost efficiency, though the paving is now
Standing Building Committee Selection Committee fills two vacancies with diverse building expertise. The committee unanimously appointed Wayne Gietz, Chief Operating Officer for Sturdy Health overseeing $178 million in construction projects, to a three-year term through December 31, 2027, and James
Sharon Standing Building Committee approves $223,208 invoice for Water Treatment Plant construction. The committee unanimously backed the payment covering work completed January 1-31, 2026, after review by APEX, Weston and Sampson, and member Roger Thibault. James Campisano was unanimously
Standing Building Committee approves two Water Treatment Plant project credits. The Change Order Subcommittee, with voting members Gordon Gladstone, Rick Rice, Roger Thibault, Marty Richards, and Colleen M. Tuck present, unanimously approved PCO #05 Revision 1, a $10,426.63 credit for the remaining
Sharon's Economic Development Committee approved February minutes and explored strategies to engage the town's 300-plus businesses in town-center activity and formal networking. Chair Hy Waxman and members debated whether to expand a proposed Chalk Fest with vendor booths, maintain a central events
Planning Board unanimously approves accessory dwelling unit zoning bylaw amendments. Chair Rob Maidman and the board voted 5-0 to accept edits to Section 8.1 of the zoning bylaw, required by the Attorney General's office to align with state guidelines; the regulation had passed town meeting but
Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee votes to approve MVP grant proposal with contingency for committee review of material changes. Chair Laura Henze Russell presented a draft watershed-based plan targeting phosphorus, E. coli, and invasive weeds through five key projects over five years--including
Sharon Select Board approves 4-5 percent quarterly water rate hikes effective April 1. Select Board Member Hanna Switlekowski voted against the increase, citing cost-of-living and fairness concerns, while Town Administrator Frederic E. Turkington, Jr. and Superintendent of Public Works Eric Hooper
Finance Committee votes to exclude school items from capital outlay recommendation. Chair Ira Miller and members voted 11-0 to approve the overall capital outlay article while withholding recommendation for Chromebook replacement ($262,752), iPad replacement ($66,729), and Special Education vans
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