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School Committee holds budget hearing ahead of March 25 vote.

School Committee holds public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 budget as FY26 vote looms. Superintendent Dr. Sarah Shannon presented a spending plan with a 4.99 percent increase over FY26 that still leaves a remaining structural deficit of approximately $1 million. Chair Jennifer Lesky, Vice Chair Craig

Committee recommends $26.8M police station with unfitted fire substation shell.

Public Safety Facilities Committee unanimously backs $26.8M police station with unfitted fire substation shell. Chair Glenn Pratt led the vote recommending Option C to the Select Board, down from the original $28.4 million fully operational plan and up from the police-only $25 million option. The

Capital Budget Committee approves $1.5M improvement plan

Capital Budget Committee authorizes $1.5M in improvements and debt rescission. Chair Susan Franklin secured unanimous approval of a $1.2 million Frontline fire engine on a 10-year bond and rescission of $3.3 million in unspent Water Department authority. The committee voted 4-1 on multiple school

Cohasset Solar RFP Status Update Delayed By School District Review

Cohasset alternative energy subcommittee updates solar array proposal status. Chair Tanya Bodell reported the request for proposals for a solar energy array at Deerhill and Osgood Schools faces delays pending school district coordination. Assistant Town Planner Julia Gillis said project documents

Committee votes to advance decarbonization warrant article

Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee votes unanimously to advance municipal decarbonization warrant article. Chair Tanya Bodell moved approval of the expanded warrant language, which was seconded by member Doran Hole and approved unanimously. The committee is advancing its solar array procurement,