Water & utilities in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
8,047 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most water & utilities activity
- Watertown, MA (355)
- Bridgewater Town, MA (210)
- Marion, MA (178)
- Nantucket County, MA (165)
- Orleans, MA (155)
- Kingston, MA (154)
- Dighton, MA (153)
- Spencer, MA (138)
- Dennis, MA (133)
- Mattapoisett, MA (126)
- South Hadley, MA (121)
- Somerset, MA (118)
Latest matching meetings
Cambridge and Somerville hold final public hearing on $1.3B sewer overflow plan
The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are holding a hybrid public hearing on October 28, 2026, to present and accept public comment on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan proposes a $1.3 billion investment to reduce and eliminate CSOs…
Arts Council monthly meeting; public hearing cancelled
This is a routine monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. The agenda includes reviewing grant applications, approving minutes, and discussing financial updates. No specific votes or public hearings are scheduled; the public hearing noted is cancelled.
Winthrop Field Committee to review drainage, tree removal, organic certification
The Winthrop Field Committee is holding its monthly meeting and site visit at the Jersey Lane Gate. They will discuss status updates on the field drainage system assessment and clean out, dead tree removal on Jersey Lane, and the field's organic certification, along with stewardship items like pond cattail management…
Public hearing held on Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan
The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority hold a virtual public hearing regarding the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan. The $1.3 billion plan aims to reduce combined sewer overflows across Alewife Brook, the Mystic River, and the Charles River. Residents…
Light Board to review Time-of-Day rate impacts
The Concord Municipal Light Board will review usage patterns and revenue impacts from the residential opt-out Time-of-Day rates rolled out in April 2026. The board will also vote to approve minutes from September 3 and September 9, 2026, and take public comment.
Public hearing on McDonald's land disturbance permit for 9 Taunton Street
The Plainville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider McDonald's Corporation's application for a Land Disturbance Permit for rebuilding its restaurant at 9 Taunton Street, including site and stormwater improvements. The hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Plainville Town…
Harvard CPIC to review DPW water meter request and police cruiser warrant
The Capital Planning & Investment Committee will meet remotely to review a Department of Public Works request for water meters and discuss warrant article language for police cruisers and water meters. The meeting includes public commentary and may result in recommendations for the town's capital planning.
Cambridge holds public hearing on $1.3B sewer overflow plan
The City of Cambridge, Somerville, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are presenting the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan proposes a $1.3 billion investment to reduce CSOs in the Alewife Brook, Mystic River, and Charles River, aiming to eliminate overflows by 2050. Three…
Sewer Commission to discuss bylaw updates and WWTP construction
The Holliston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss bylaw updates, receive construction updates on the wastewater treatment plant, and review easement agreements. They will also discuss a congressional spending application and a DEP grant, and prepare for a Select Board meeting.
Sewer board to review budget, roof repair, and system upgrades
The Spencer Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to review and approve previous minutes, discuss monthly operations reports, and consider budget and capital items including a roof repair for the Water Department building and a contract with All-Pro Cleaning Systems. The board will also discuss sewer system upgrades…
Water/Sewer board to discuss department structure and staffing
The Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners is meeting to discuss the department's structure, chain of command, and staffing. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine opening procedures and adjournment.
Planning Board reviews site plan amendment for 26 Columbine Rd drainage fix
The Weston Planning Board will hold a remote public meeting to review an application for a Site Plan Approval Amendment to remediate grading and drainage issues at 26 Columbine Rd. The applicants and owners are Paul and Andrea Pettinato. The property is a 31,363sf lot in the Residence C Zoning District.
Planning Board to hold public hearings on two special permit/site plan reviews
The Dighton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on September 16, 2026. They will review and possibly act on a Form A application for 620 Spring Street, discuss a stormwater committee request regarding EPA Construction General Permit documentation, and hold public hearings for special permit…
Conservation Commission to hold remote hearing on septic replacement at 8 Churchill Road
The Plympton Conservation Commission will meet remotely to conduct a public hearing on a septic replacement permit for 8 Churchill Road. The meeting will also include discussions on enforcement cases, water security updates, and potential new commissioner appointments.
Elm Hill Water District to discuss Worcester billing dispute and new services
The Elm Hill Water District is holding its regular monthly meeting to review minutes, the treasurer's report, and warrants. Key discussions include how to respond to Worcester's continued estimated billing, replacing non-reading residential water meters, and new service requests for Arlington/Hampton Street, Gibson…
Board of Public Works to review Eversource infrastructure on N Branch Parkway
The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a petition from Eversource. The proposal involves installing a manhole and conduit system and replacing buried electric cables to improve reliability.
Watertown Cultural District Partnership meets remotely to discuss events and reports
The Public Arts and Culture Committee, acting as the Cultural District Partnership, is meeting remotely to discuss routine updates and reports. The agenda includes reports from the Mass Cultural Council, the Outreach Coordinator, and the Marketing Subcommittee, as well as discussions on Cultural District events and…
Stormwater Task Force meets to discuss agenda and warrant approval
The Lunenburg Stormwater Task Force is holding a remote-only meeting on September 14, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, covering public comment, announcements, board discussion, and meeting minutes. The only concrete business item is approval of the Town Meeting warrant.
Council to hear National Grid, Verizon pole request on Mechanic St
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a joint request from National Grid and Verizon New England to install utility poles, wires, and underground cables along Mechanic Street. The work includes a new pole and pushbrace to provide service to 0 Nashua Street. The council is deciding whether to grant the…
Water board to review rates, master plan, and court notice
The West Newbury Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review account balances and approve draft minutes from August 25th. They will discuss an update on the Tighe & Bond Master Plan and Rate Study, follow up on an MTTA Grant and RFP for a cell tower, and address a small claims court notice for 6 Pleasant Street…
Commission to review Bigelow Road construction change order and sewer sludge issue
The Webster Water Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss updates on water and sewer operations, including a construction change order for Bigelow Road/Memorial Beach, a sludge residual issue at the wastewater treatment plant, and the meter replacement project. They will also consider new business such as a peer review…
Sewer Commission to vote on Brimley Terrace covenant, discuss Phase 2 project
The Tyngsborough Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project, including metering at 426 Middlesex Road, and to vote on a covenant approval for the Tyngsborough Housing Authority's Brimley Terrace. The agenda also includes discussion of the I/I Program, future sewer phases, Flint's Corner…
Lake Management Committee to discuss water quality, docks, and ice fishing rules
The Southwick Lake Management Committee is meeting to discuss updates on water quality, invasive species, and flood management for Congamond Lake, as well as potential changes to lake bylaws and dock permits. The agenda includes updates from subcommittees and reports on ongoing projects, with public comment scheduled.
Sewer relining grant, sludge hauling contract, and budget update on agenda
The Hopedale Water & Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a budget update, a grant application for sewer relining, a sludge hauling contract, a backup issue at 100 Mill Street, and a sewer audit proposal. Old business includes change orders, project updates, and a copper pilot study. The…
Hinsdale Finance Committee to review free cash, sewer/water, and highway bids
The Hinsdale Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports, including free cash certification and the accountant's report, and to discuss town operations such as sewer and water accounts, highway equipment bids, and bridge replacement. The agenda includes several specific items, but no decisions are listed…
Finance Committee to review departmental overviews and draft budget guidance letters
The Concord Finance Committee is meeting to receive overviews from Community Development and the Concord Municipal Light Plant, and to discuss preliminary guidelines and draft information request letters for the town, schools, and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School. The committee will also discuss…
Conservation Commission to review Costco fuel facility, Main St. projects
The Avon Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several wetland-related permits and projects. Key items include an update on the Costco fuel facility at 105 Stockwell Dr., revised plans for 273 Main St., and approval of Orders of Conditions for properties on Main and West Main Streets. The…
Water Commission meeting cancelled and rescheduled to Sept 9
This agenda is a cancellation notice only. The Water Commission's regular September 10th meeting is cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 5:30pm in Room 201. No business items are listed.
Resiliency Committee to discuss water supply, grants, and fall planning
The Newburyport Resiliency Committee is meeting to discuss updates on water supply projects, including the MVP 2.0 seed project and an ad hoc committee on water infrastructure, as well as inter-municipal agreements and water capacity. They will also review grant opportunities, such as the Cooling the Valley MVP grant…
Westborough Treatment Plant Board reviews $1.15M in unpaid invoices and FY27 fees
The Westborough Treatment Plant Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review unpaid invoices totaling $1,146,450.83, receive administrator and plant manager reports, and discuss FY27 fee adjustments. The board will also address several ongoing projects and operational matters, including the Headworks Project…
Committee to review quahog mortality study and commercial clamming statement
The Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes from August, hear a commercial clamming statement from Craig Poosikian, and receive an update on the Nauset Estuary Quahog Mortality Study from Nate Sears. The harbormaster/natural resources report will also be presented. Public…
Advisory Committee reviews all STM warrant articles, votes on capital projects
The Cohasset Advisory Committee will review and vote on all articles for the Special Town Meeting warrant, including unpaid bills, capital improvement projects, the Public Safety Building, Community Preservation Committee items, zoning amendments, and a citizen's petition on surveillance technology. They will also…
Conservation Commission to hold hearings on three wetland permits and more
The Canton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three wetland notices of intent, all continued from previous meetings, and discuss several other wetland and stormwater permit items. The Commission will also vote on the 2027 meeting schedule and on accepting land donations from Oletree Trust.
Medfield Energy Committee to review solar, grants, school building updates
The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss ongoing energy projects, including solar installations, a recently awarded grant, and energy efficiency opportunities. They will also receive updates on the School Building Committee and consider ways to enhance the committee's value. The agenda includes…
Committee reviews reuse of Water & Sewer Garage and bills totaling $2,623
The Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee will meet to approve minutes, bills, and discuss reusing the existing Water & Sewer Garage at 207 South Street. Members will also review an amendment to authorize additional MEP services with HKT Architects and update the meeting schedule.
Conservation Commission to hear two Cross Neck Road projects, including new home with pool
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals: residential landscaping and drainage improvements at 143 Cross Neck Road, and construction of a 4-bedroom home with pool, pool house, and barn at 0 Cross Neck Road. The commission will also act on four requests for certificates of…
Water Commission to discuss shut-offs, dam rehab, and water line replacement
The Egremont Water Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving August minutes, discussing past-due water accounts and shut-off notices, and reviewing the Karner Brook Dam rehabilitation alternatives analysis. They will also get updates on the Asset Management Plan and dam engineering projects…
Attleboro commission to approve $1M+ in PFAS plant payments
The Municipal Building Commission will vote on approving invoices totaling about $1,046,510 for the Wading River Permanent PFAS Treatment Plant Project, covering construction, engineering, and project management services. They will also review the change order log and receive a project financial update from the Budget…
Conservation Commission to review Greenough Land and Cranberry Bog dam study
The Carlisle Conservation Commission will review the calibration results and success of the H-H study at Greenough Land and Cranberry Bog, discuss operational goals for Greenough, and outline next steps. They will also seek authorization to proceed with the next phase of work for Cranberry Bog Dam #1, including dam…
Sewerage board to consider rate change, hires, and Columbus Ave pipe
The South Essex Sewerage Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several operational items, including a possible change in sewer rates, filling three vacant positions, and a partnership with Change is Simple. They will also discuss the SESD pipe on Columbus Avenue in Salem and receive division head reports. The agenda…