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Finance Committee reviews FY27 school cuts, parks revenue push, and million-dollar snow deficit.

Rockland Finance Committee examines $38.2 million school budget with $1.67 million shortfall. Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron outlined 13 direct layoffs, 12 non-backfilled vacancies, and 10 involuntary teacher transfers to close the gap, with unemployment insurance costs surging 334 percent to

Zoning Board approves dog kennel, extends restaurant hours.

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

Select Board approves three one-day liquor licenses for March events.

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.

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

School Committee approves RHS math curriculum, eyes capital request.

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