Rockland Zoning Board approves kennel and restaurant expansion. The board unanimously granted a Special Permit to Renee Armstrong, owner of Dog Walkah Pet Services LLC, to operate a commercial dog boarding and daycare business from her home at 64 Shaw Road, subject to 20 conditions including a
The Rockland Select Board approved three one-day liquor licenses for March events, two unanimously and one with Chair O'Loughlin abstaining. Town Administrator Doug Lapp reported that the Governor signed the updated Town Charter into law and that Health Agent Delshaune Flipp announced her
Sewer Commission approves 13 percent rate increase for FY 2027. The unanimous vote raises user rates from $10.14 to $11.46 per 100 cubic feet to support a $600,000 capital improvement program, with $300,000 directed to plant repairs. Vice-Chair Matthew Ryan also sponsored approval of a $1 million
The Capital Planning Committee increased funding for two FY 2027 capital projects in unanimous votes. Vice Chair Lauren White moved to increase Camp Alice Carlton from $180,000 to $200,000 after the CPC voted to accept a $200,000 application; Bill Principe seconded the motion.
Rockland School Committee unanimously backs new high school math curriculum using Pearson materials to replace an obsolete decade-old system. The curriculum proposal will advance to the Capital Planning Committee for a free cash funding request at May town meeting. Superintendent Dr. Cron reported
Rockland Sewer Commission approves $120,000 salary for new superintendent. Chair Michael Mullen and Vice Chair Matthew Ryan voted unanimously to hire Hillary Waite as the new Sewer Superintendent at $120,000 annually, with a potential $5,000 increase after a satisfactory six-month performance
The Capital Planning Committee unanimously approved three FY27 projects worth up to $448K: $160K for Little League field repairs, $108K for senior housing emergency power, and up to $180K for open space land purchase.
Rockland Finance Committee names Corrin Finnell secretary, hears four department budgets as town faces $2M deficit. Town Administrator Douglas Lapp reported the shortfall stems from state aid reductions and rising health insurance and County Retirement Assessment costs, triggering an immediate
Rockland Zoning Board approves veterinary diagnostic lab with conditions. Chair Robert C. Rosa III and the five-member board unanimously granted a Special Permit to Patrick Callanan and Acella Construction for an 800-square-foot Antech Diagnostics facility at 400 Hingham Street, with operating
Rockland Sewer Commission unanimously appoints Hillary Waite as Superintendent pending salary negotiations. Chair Michael Mullen and Commissioner Walter Simmons voted in favor after Waite outlined a first-year strategic plan focused on physical assets, financials, structures, and management. The