Government & development in Scituate

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Last 14 days

• Planning board takes up revised Norwell Avenue ADU. Scituate's Planning Board reviewed a reworked accessory dwelling unit plan at 75 Norwell Avenue after an abutter raised a fencing dispute at the hearing. The board also weighed a continuance on an 18-20 Country Way project and a development's path onto the housing inventory.Scituate News
• Schools freeze spending ahead of tight fiscal 2028. Superintendent Dr. Rav told the School Committee that new town tax base growth will shrink next year while health insurance and retirement costs keep climbing, prompting a freeze on discretionary spending. The committee also reviewed new state MCAS data showing mixed results across grade levels.Scituate News

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