Rockland School Committee advances summer program and school structures. Chair Jill Maroney, members Denise Bissonnette and Emily Davidson, and Superintendent Dr. Cron unanimously approved a corrected 2026 summer handbook and the 2026/2027 district calendar, moving a November 5th professional
Finance Committee reviews South Shore Vocational Technical High School's FY27 budget. Superintendent Thomas Hickey presented a 5.98 percent increase driven by health insurance and OPEB costs, as Rockland enrollment fell 11 students to account for Marshfield's recent entry into the district and a
Rockland Board of Assessors approves four FY2026 tax exemptions totaling $4,644.60. Chairman Dennis M. Robson, Vice Chairman Dianne M. Molineaux, and Member Charles E. Wehner Jr. voted unanimously to approve two senior Clause 41C exemptions, three veteran Clause 22 exemptions, and one senior Clause
Finance Committee approves prior minutes and reviews FY27 departmental budgets. Health Department requested a 2.34 percent increase, Waste Disposal 3.02 percent, and Highway operations ranging from 7.19 percent salary increases to a 20 percent cut in materials; the blizzard has cost $1.34 million
Rockland Council on Aging unanimously approved prior minutes and the monthly financial report at its March 11 meeting. Chairman Andrew McCarthy and nine council members attended. The department reported ongoing housing support work, including interest in the new School House Apartments expected to
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
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.
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