Cohasset Select Board directs study of cell tower alternatives after public pushback. Chair David Farrag led a unanimous vote directing Town Manager Michelle Leary to investigate alternative public safety cell tower locations on town-owned land, preserving contractual rights while responding to
Cohasset's Affordable Housing Steering Committee maintains leadership and pursues a housing-plan update. Town Planner Cassandra Thayer has submitted a grant application to hire a consultant to review and update the 2020 Housing Production Plan, reflecting new state accessory dwelling unit rules and
Cohasset Select Board names Michelle Leary town manager and orders study of alternative cell tower sites. The board voted 5-0 at its June 16 meeting to approve a contract for Leary, who had been serving as assistant town manager, with terms to be posted publicly once signed.
Sewer Commission plans phased replacement of critical failing treatment plant membrane equipment. Chair William McGowan and the commission discussed failing membranes that are producing only 70 gallons per minute against a required 200, citing correspondence with the Massachusetts Department of
Solar procurement advances with first bid under evaluation. The Alternative Energy Committee's Evaluation Committee met with the bidder on June 11 and identified three areas requiring resolution: tax credit eligibility, technical compatibility of racking installation, and review of projected
Cohasset advances approval timeline for solar array at Deerhill and Osgood Schools following single bid. The Alternative Energy Subcommittee received one bid in response to a Request for Proposals, with the evaluation committee scheduled to interview the bidder the same afternoon. Chair Tanya
Cohasset Conservation Commission stalls two Black Horse Lane piers over marsh erosion concerns.
Cohasset Recreation Commission moves basketball court project forward at half cost. Tim Burnieika was elected Chair, John M. DeLorenzo as Vice Chair, and Daniel Martin as Clerk in the commission's reorganization. The board unanimously rescinded a planned four-foot fence installation at Sohier
Cohasset library trustees secure $115,000 in pavilion project funding with major grant awards. The Paul Pratt Memorial Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved June bills and elected Catherine Harvey as Chair and Brooke Jewell as Clerk at their June 10 meeting. Director Bronwyn Nelson
Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust votes to advance property acquisitions with state approval. Town Planner Cassandra Thayer reported that the Local Approval Letter for 1 Pleasant Street has been accepted by the state and sent for signature, with the Regulatory Agreement to be recorded once