Cohasset boards consider school override, water pilot study, and solar leases amid busy meeting stretch

Cohasset’s government boards opened July with a flurry of agenda items but no final votes recorded, as meeting minutes have yet to be published. Discussion of an override exploratory process for the schools, a new water treatment plant pilot, and potential solar arrays on school roofs drew attention in the past two weeks, while upcoming meetings will address zoning variances, affordable housing, and the wrap-up of the solar committee’s work.

School Committee eyes override exploration

On June 24, the School Committee listed a vote to authorize an override exploratory process. The committee also planned to hear budget updates for fiscal year 2027, review new state graduation standards, discuss before- and after-school program changes, and begin a first reading of an updated physical restraint policy. No minutes are available to confirm outcomes, but the override item could shape budget planning ahead of Town Meeting.

Water quality and infrastructure

Two Water Commission meetings were scheduled. On June 25, commissioners were to discuss a proposal for a new treatment plant pilot study, along with updates on TTHM levels, a limnology study, the lagoon project, and the 3A project. On July 1, the commission met in executive session to discuss real estate matters related to Linden Ponds. Details of any actions remain confidential.

Solar and energy developments

The Alternative Energy Sources Committee met twice. The June 23 session focused on leasing Deer Hill and Osgood school roofs for solar arrays. A subcommittee met June 25 to receive an evaluation committee update on the same project. Upcoming, the full committee on July 9 will discuss dissolving the subcommittee now that the evaluation phase appears to be concluding. That meeting will also cover charging station usage and revenue, a climate grant, and a National Grid substation update.

Conservation and land use

Multiple Conservation Commission hearings on June 25 addressed wetland impacts from projects across town: pier installations at 70 and 74 Black Horse Lane, a garage rebuild at 76 Beach St., a bath house rebuild on Lothrop Lane, and a wireless tower upgrade at Wheelwright Park. Enforcement actions included a show cause order for unauthorized fill at 25 Tad Lane. Only agendas were posted; decisions will appear in future minutes.

Budgets, appointments, and routine business

The Select Board on June 30 had planned votes on the FY2027/2028 budget and Town Meeting planning calendar, board appointments, one-day liquor licenses, and a hours change for Split Rock Social. The Board of Assessors met June 22 to sign the FY 2027 preliminary real estate and personal property warrants and reorganize. The South Shore Recycling Cooperative was to vote on its FY27 budget and elect four board members.

Coming up

• **July 6 – Zoning Board of Appeals**: Public hearings on dock permits for Black Horse Lane and a variance for a single-family home at 83 Spring Street. A decision is possible on the Spring Street request.
• **July 7 – Affordable Housing Trust Committee**: Update on SHI properties and executive session discussion on 39 Mill Lane. Invoices totaling $1,425 will be reviewed.
• **July 7 – Planning Board**: Hearing on an Approval Not Required application for three Black Horse Lane lots (66, 70, 74).
• **July 9 – Alternative Energy Sources Committee**: Solar subcommittee dissolution, National Grid update, and revenue data.

All meetings are open to the public; check the town website for agendas and access details.

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