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Library Trustees approve February bills, plan April renovation closure

Cohasset Library Trustees unanimously approve February bills and green-light April 27 closure. The one-day shutdown will support installation of a new web-based OCLN software platform, deep cleaning, facilities work, and staff de-escalation training led by Cohasset Officer Gregory Lennon. Director

Advisory Committee backs warrant articles on water rates, cemetery fees, and Wheelwright Park petition

Advisory Committee unanimously backed nine warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Chair Jeanne Astino and the nine-member panel endorsed the Cohasset Water Rate Structure featuring approximately four percent annual rate increases over five years, a new revolving fund for roughly thirty-five

Committee reviews Wheelwright Park cell tower options, sets Earth Day cleanup

Open Space and Recreation Committee reviews Wheelwright Park cell tower alternatives. Seven members discussed revenue allocation, with the town receiving 55 percent of sublease revenue directed to the Community Preservation Committee for land preservation and recreation, plus an initial $10,000

David Farrag nominated Select Board Clerk

Cohasset advances $1M wastewater bond, grapples with 20% budget rise. The Select Board unanimously recommended Article 17 to town meeting, authorizing a $1 million bond for wastewater treatment plant design upgrades. Separately, the board nominated David Farrag as Clerk in a 3-0 vote. The FY27

Elder Affairs approves $473,396 fiscal 2027 budget proposal

Cohasset Elder Affairs Board approves $473,396 FY 2027 budget. Chair Jim Murphy led the March 9 meeting with nine of 12 members present. Treasurer Elaine Coyne presented the budget proposal, a $21,000 increase from FY 2026 driven by personnel costs, including a higher rate for a new full-time