Rockland Zoning Board grants two major permits in single hearing. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit for McKenzieann Finn's Project31 LLC dance studio at 222 Weymouth Street, conditioned on sprinkler system connection and proof of occupancy compliance, with hours of operation
Select Board approves 8:00 a.m. bar openings on World Cup game days. Chair Michael P. O'Loughlin and the board voted 4-1 on June 11 through July 19 to allow on-premises alcohol and beer/wine licensees to open early, with Member John J. Ellard, Jr. opposed; the board rejected an initial 6:00 a.m.
Rockland Sewer Commission unanimously approves four accessory dwelling unit connections exceeding the town moratorium threshold. Chair Michael Mullen oversaw approval of sewer tie-ins at 49 John Burke Drive, 249 Pond Street, 74 Rice Avenue, and 508 Webster Street, all conditional on fees and
Rockland Council on Aging approves April minutes and elects delegate. The 13-member board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and voted unanimously to elect Kathy O'Neil as its delegate to Old Colony Elder Services. Chairman Andrew McCarthy reported a successful Mental Health Awareness
Rockland Zoning Board approves fire station and three applications with conditions. The board unanimously granted a special permit and variances for the town's new 34,968-square-foot fire station headquarters at 99 Church Street, including six conditions on noise mitigation, lighting, and vehicle
Board of Assessors approves April abatement report and denies applications. Chairman Dennis M. Robson and Vice Chairman Dianne M. Molineaux, with Director of Assessing Meg Peterson, signed an end-of-month motor vehicle excise abatement report for April 2026 totaling $23,455.49. The board denied
Sewer Commission seats new Commissioner Sean Smyth, retains Michael Mullen as Chair and Matthew Ryan as Vice Chair. The board unanimously approved signature authority for FY26 and FY27 for any Commissioner, the Sewer Superintendent, and the Interim Sewer Superintendent to sign documents. New
Select Board unanimously appoints Christopher Schultz as Health Agent. The current Abington Health Agent will replace Delshaune Flipp, retiring May 13, following a review process that included Assistant Town Administrator Courtney Bjorgaard, HR Director Lori Taylor, and Deputy Fire Chief Tom
Rockland School Committee reorganizes with Maroney as Chair. Vice Chair Mrs. Hennessy and Secretary Mrs. Davidson were also unanimously elected following the April 12 municipal vote. The committee unanimously approved six monthly administrator reports from high school, middle school, and elementary
Rockland Council on Aging approves prior minutes and financial statement. Chairman Andrew McCarthy led twelve members on April 8 in unanimous approval of the March 11 minutes and financial report. The Council scheduled a veteran's breakfast for April 17, a Men's group barbecue June 12 at six