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Water Commission approves January meeting minutes; reviews TTHM response plan.

Water Commission approves January minutes and reviews TTHM public-notice plan. The board discussed elevated trihalomethane levels stemming from high organics in source ponds; Dan Wojcik reported that spring sampling outside the lagoon area and increased flushing are under consideration, and that

Conservation Commission approves driveway paving project

Cohasset Conservation Commission approves Doane Street driveway paving. The Commission voted 4-0-0 to issue an Order of Conditions and two variances allowing Adam Norman to replace an existing gravel driveway with pavement at 88 Doane Street within protected wetland areas. The project includes

AEC Subcommittee advances solar array plan without town funding

Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee shifts solar plans to a private developer model. Facing budget constraints, the group directed staff to pursue a power purchase agreement with a developer instead of town funding, with the Town providing internal volunteer and staff support. The July 4th

Conservation Commission approves Lamberts Lane guesthouse permit, advances bylaw changes

Cohasset Conservation Commission votes 4-0 three times, clearing a guesthouse permit and two Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.

School Committee approves Guatemala service trip with focus on student safety.

School Committee unanimously approves Guatemala service trip; FY27 budget jumps 5 percent. Chair Jennifer Lesky and the full committee approved the April 2026 School of the World service trip, with Vice Chair Craig MacLellan emphasizing security oversight, local supervision, and contingency