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Rockland Zoning Board approves fire station, three variances and permits at May 5 hearing

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 abatements, denies three applications

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 appoints new commissioner, approves signature authority.

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

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

School Committee reorganizes, approves fundraisers and multiple administrative reports.

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