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Committee advances solar installation timeline for Deer Hill School

Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee targets July 2026 for Deer Hill solar array. The committee is advancing plans to install solar panels at Deer Hill School, which must begin construction by July 4 to qualify for a 30 percent federal tax credit. The town is also pursuing a $500,000

Library trustees approve February bills, plan April closure for software rollout

Paul Pratt Memorial Library trustees unanimously approve February bills and plan April closure. Director Bronwyn Nelson reported that the new web-based library software platform will be installed the last week of April, requiring the library to close on April 27 for deep cleaning, facilities work,

Trust pursues variance for 39 Mill Lane development

Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust pursues zoning variance to make 39 Mill Lane buildable. All five members voted unanimously to obtain engineering quotes and explore a variance, following Town Counsel's recommended modifications to the RFP language. Gene Pesci motioned, with Chair Ted Carr

School Committee hears FY27 budget gap of $1.3 million.

School Committee reviews FY27 budget with $1.3 million gap despite revised request. Superintendent Dr. Sarah Shannon presented the updated proposal to the joint meeting of the Select Board and Advisory Committee, noting that the district reduced its initial level-service request from 11.88 percent

Select Board approves town manager search with $225,000 salary, opens town meeting

Cohasset Select Board approves town manager search with $225,000 salary. The board voted to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for spring, with citizens' petitions due February 18. Superintendent Sarah Shannon presented a FY27 budget proposal of $27,021,099, an 8.82 percent increase over FY26.