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Acton
Water Committee: November 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Acton
Green Acton Water Committee Monthly Meeting *COMMUNITY MEETING — NOT A LIBRARY PROGRAM
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Falmouth
Falmouth closes all waters to shellfishing after heavy rainfall
The Town of Falmouth announced that all town waters are closed to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice because of excessive rainfall. Only scallop harvesting is allowed, per the state Division of Marine Fisheries.
Weymouth
Weymouth secures $11.5 million for South Weymouth Naval Air Station water and sewer work
Weymouth announced it negotiated an upfront $11,551,500 payment from the Master Developer for water and sewer upgrades tied to redeveloping the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. The town expects $30,470,280 in total mitigation payments.
Essex County
Hamilton Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Select Board weighs Wenham water link
Hamilton's Select Board heard engineering options for a possible water merger with Wenham, which faces a 2029 PFAS compliance deadline. From our own coverage: Select Board hears Wenham water merger options.
Bristol County
Dartmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Route 6 water main repair starts Monday
A water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road will affect Route 6 traffic Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day. From our own coverage: Water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road set for Nov. 9 to 13.
Great Barrington
Great Barrington Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup
Great Barrington's special town meeting took up borrowing for the wastewater plant and Avery Lane pump station, plus money for Cook's Garage cleanup. From our own coverage: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup; Housing Trust takes up down payment grant for Prosperity Way.
Dartmouth
Dartmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Route 6 water main repair starts Monday
A water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road will affect Route 6 traffic Monday through Friday, except Veterans Day. From our own coverage: Water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road set for Nov. 9 to 13.
Holliston
Holliston Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Historical panel to talk downtown sewer history
Holliston Historical Commission will discuss the downtown area sewer from a historic perspective at the library Tuesday evening.
Hamilton
Hamilton Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Select Board weighs Wenham water link
Hamilton's Select Board heard engineering options for a possible water merger with Wenham, which faces a 2029 PFAS compliance deadline. From our own coverage: Select Board hears Wenham water merger options.
Middlesex County
Watertown Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Cultural Council meets Tuesday and Thursday
Watertown's Cultural Council holds two meetings this week, Tuesday evening and Thursday night, while the City Council and School Committee also meet.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Bridgewater State wrestles Southern Maine
Bridgewater State's men's wrestling team faced Southern Maine at noon Saturday, with a full replay of the match posted online. Also in today's brief (1 items): Bridgewater State men's wrestling faces Southern Maine.
West Bridgewater
West Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Daycare traffic study draws Planning Board scrutiny
West Bridgewater's Planning Board scrutinizes a traffic study for a proposed 100-child daycare at 353 West Center Street. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up West Center Street daycare traffic study.
Plymouth County
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Bridgewater State wrestles Southern Maine
Bridgewater State's men's wrestling team faced Southern Maine at noon Saturday, with a full replay of the match posted online. Also in today's brief (1 items): Bridgewater State men's wrestling faces Southern Maine.
Plymouth County
West Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Daycare traffic study draws Planning Board scrutiny
West Bridgewater's Planning Board scrutinizes a traffic study for a proposed 100-child daycare at 353 West Center Street. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up West Center Street daycare traffic study.
Middlesex County
Holliston Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Historical panel to talk downtown sewer history
Holliston Historical Commission will discuss the downtown area sewer from a historic perspective at the library Tuesday evening.
Barnstable County
Falmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Rain closes all town waters to shellfishing
Falmouth has closed all town waters to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice after heavy rainfall, with only scallop harvesting allowed. From our own coverage: All Falmouth waters closed to shellfishing after heavy rain; Town Meeting takes up East Falmouth library, bylaws.
Berkshire County
Great Barrington Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup
Great Barrington's special town meeting took up borrowing for the wastewater plant and Avery Lane pump station, plus money for Cook's Garage cleanup. From our own coverage: Town Meeting weighs sewer plant borrowing, Cook's Garage cleanup; Housing Trust takes up down payment grant for Prosperity Way.
Wayland
Wayland Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Two wells exceed new federal PFAS limits
Two Wayland wells exceed new federal PFAS limits and must comply by 2029, though treated water meets current rules. From our own coverage: Happy Hollow water plant, FY28 budget and PFAS money.
Watertown
Watertown Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Cultural Council meets Tuesday and Thursday
Watertown's Cultural Council holds two meetings this week, Tuesday evening and Thursday night, while the City Council and School Committee also meet.
Westford
Westford Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models
Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models. From our own coverage: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models.
Middlesex County
Wayland Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Two wells exceed new federal PFAS limits
Two Wayland wells exceed new federal PFAS limits and must comply by 2029, though treated water meets current rules. From our own coverage: Happy Hollow water plant, FY28 budget and PFAS money.
Middlesex County
Westford Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models
Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models. From our own coverage: Water commissioners weigh connection agreements and two rate models.
Falmouth
Falmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 8: Rain closes all town waters to shellfishing
Falmouth has closed all town waters to recreational and commercial shellfishing until further notice after heavy rainfall, with only scallop harvesting allowed. From our own coverage: All Falmouth waters closed to shellfishing after heavy rain; Town Meeting takes up East Falmouth library, bylaws.
Dartmouth
Water main repair on State Road at Slocum Road set for Nov. 9 to 13
Dartmouth announced a water main repair on State Road (Route 6) at Slocum Road, scheduled from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13. Work will not take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Norwalk
Norwalk Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street
Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street. Also in today's brief (15 items): Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street; Neighboring Voices Original Playwriting Festival; "Close to Home" juried show opens; 24 Norwalk open houses set for Nov. 7-8.
Norfolk County
Millis Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Town meeting Monday tests sewer, open-space articles
Millis voters head into Monday's town meeting with a Franklin sewer capacity purchase and a 15-acre open-space petition on the warrant. From our own coverage: Select Board previews town meeting articles, takes up Village Meadow permit.
Plymouth County
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Solar battery pad gets Planning Board nod
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Worcester County
Shrewsbury Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Walnut Street sewer work starts Monday
Walnut Street sewer force main construction begins Monday, Nov. 9, and will continue through fall before resuming in spring 2027. From our own coverage: Board of Health takes up new permit fee schedule; School Committee reviews improvement plans for every Shrewsbury school.
Essex County
Gloucester Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Water disinfectant switches back Nov. 12
Gloucester's DPW will return the city water system to monochloramine disinfectant on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a month on chlorine.
Attleboro
Attleboro Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills
Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills. From our own coverage: Trash and recycling stay on schedule for Veterans Day week; Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills.
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Walnut Street sewer work starts Monday
Walnut Street sewer force main construction begins Monday, Nov. 9, and will continue through fall before resuming in spring 2027. From our own coverage: Board of Health takes up new permit fee schedule; School Committee reviews improvement plans for every Shrewsbury school.
Millis
Millis Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Town meeting Monday tests sewer, open-space articles
Millis voters head into Monday's town meeting with a Franklin sewer capacity purchase and a 15-acre open-space petition on the warrant. From our own coverage: Select Board previews town meeting articles, takes up Village Meadow permit.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Solar battery pad gets Planning Board nod
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Bristol County
Attleboro Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills
Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills. From our own coverage: Trash and recycling stay on schedule for Veterans Day week; Building commission reviews Wading River PFAS plant bills.
Barnstable County
Falmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Sewer work closes Teaticket Hwy, Brick Kiln Rd
Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road will close to through traffic on weekdays starting Nov. 9 for sewer work. From our own coverage: Town Clerk to hand-count mailed ballots Nov. 9.
Fairfield
Norwalk Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street
Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street. Also in today's brief (15 items): Robot Fighting World Championships continue at 165 Water Street; Neighboring Voices Original Playwriting Festival; "Close to Home" juried show opens; 24 Norwalk open houses set for Nov. 7-8.
Falmouth
Falmouth Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Sewer work closes Teaticket Hwy, Brick Kiln Rd
Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road will close to through traffic on weekdays starting Nov. 9 for sewer work. From our own coverage: Town Clerk to hand-count mailed ballots Nov. 9.
Gloucester
Gloucester Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Water disinfectant switches back Nov. 12
Gloucester's DPW will return the city water system to monochloramine disinfectant on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a month on chlorine.
Watertown
Watertown Morning Brief, Nov. 7: School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m
The Watertown School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m., following building and grounds and policy subcommittee sessions earlier that evening.
Stoneham
Stoneham Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Select Board meets Tuesday as sewer work starts
Stoneham's Select Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 35 Central Street, a day after sewer main inspections begin townwide.
Middlesex County
Watertown Morning Brief, Nov. 7: School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m
The Watertown School Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m., following building and grounds and policy subcommittee sessions earlier that evening.
Wayland
Wayland Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Planning Board OKs Happy Hollow water plant
Wayland's Planning Board approved the MWRA Happy Hollow water treatment facility site plan 5-0 after a three-meeting hearing. From our own coverage: Boards hold tree-removal hearings on scenic roads and shade trees; Planning Board closes Happy Hollow water plant hearing.
Hull
Hull Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Planning Board wants water tank visuals
Hull's Planning Board pressed the water system for color and design options on the planned 138-foot Strawberry Hill tank. From our own coverage: Planning Board seeks visuals, colors for Hull water tank.
Orleans
Orleans Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Water fund could run dry in three years
Select Board hears 20-year facilities outlook warning the water fund balance could run out in about three years. From our own coverage: Captain Cass owner faces site compliance questions from town departments; Historical Commission reviews three CPC funding requests.
Middlesex County
Stoneham Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Select Board meets Tuesday as sewer work starts
Stoneham's Select Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 35 Central Street, a day after sewer main inspections begin townwide.
Middlesex County
Wayland Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Planning Board OKs Happy Hollow water plant
Wayland's Planning Board approved the MWRA Happy Hollow water treatment facility site plan 5-0 after a three-meeting hearing. From our own coverage: Boards hold tree-removal hearings on scenic roads and shade trees; Planning Board closes Happy Hollow water plant hearing.
Plymouth County
Hull Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Planning Board wants water tank visuals
Hull's Planning Board pressed the water system for color and design options on the planned 138-foot Strawberry Hill tank. From our own coverage: Planning Board seeks visuals, colors for Hull water tank.
Barnstable County
Orleans Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Water fund could run dry in three years
Select Board hears 20-year facilities outlook warning the water fund balance could run out in about three years. From our own coverage: Captain Cass owner faces site compliance questions from town departments; Historical Commission reviews three CPC funding requests.
Stoneham
Stoneham to clean and inspect sewer mains starting Nov. 9
Stoneham announced sewer main cleaning and inspections will begin Nov. 9 and are expected to finish by the end of November. Driveway access will be maintained and sewer service will not be interrupted.
Wayland
Planning Board approves Happy Hollow water plant 5-0
Wayland's Planning Board approved the Happy Hollow Water Treatment Facility site plan 5-0, while the Select Board heard that fiscal 2028 may be balanced without an override but could require cuts of $500,000 to $750,000.
Rochester
Rochester Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Valley water panels meet by Zoom Tuesday
Two Mattapoisett River Valley water groups meet by Zoom Tuesday afternoon, with the Water Commission following Wednesday. From our own coverage: Rochester posts unofficial results for state, federal and county races.
Plymouth County
Rochester Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Valley water panels meet by Zoom Tuesday
Two Mattapoisett River Valley water groups meet by Zoom Tuesday afternoon, with the Water Commission following Wednesday. From our own coverage: Rochester posts unofficial results for state, federal and county races.
Plymouth County
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 6: B-R football meets Waltham in playoffs
Bridgewater-Raynham football faced Waltham in an MIAA playoff game in Bridgewater on Thursday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town posts flyer for weekend trail skills training workshop; Bridgewater-Raynham football meets Waltham in MIAA playoff game; Burns SEO & Advertising opens in Bridgewater.
Berkshire County
Williamstown Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Williams College deal for 59 Water St
Select Board unanimously approves $500,000 sale of 59 Water Street to Williams College, plus a hotel liquor license transfer for the 1896 House Inn. From our own coverage: Select Board takes up 59 Water St and 1896 House Inn; Select Board finishes town manager evaluation.
Plymouth County
West Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Grant Street culvert replacement before commission
Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement tied to years of flooding complaints from neighbors. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement; School Committee takes up MASC resolutions and busing cutoff.
Foxborough
Foxborough Morning Brief, Nov. 6: New water meters coming to customers
Foxborough readies new water meters as customers are told to watch their mailboxes for word from the town. Also in today's brief (2 items): New water meters coming to Foxborough customers; Tom Brady's Foxborough return has Chris Russo riled up.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 6: B-R football meets Waltham in playoffs
Bridgewater-Raynham football faced Waltham in an MIAA playoff game in Bridgewater on Thursday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town posts flyer for weekend trail skills training workshop; Bridgewater-Raynham football meets Waltham in MIAA playoff game; Burns SEO & Advertising opens in Bridgewater.
West Bridgewater
West Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Grant Street culvert replacement before commission
Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement tied to years of flooding complaints from neighbors. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission takes up Grant Street culvert replacement; School Committee takes up MASC resolutions and busing cutoff.
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