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.
4,419 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 (342)
- Bridgewater Town, MA (205)
- Nantucket County, MA (176)
- Dennis, MA (126)
- Springfield, MA (109)
- Hingham, MA (89)
- Marion, MA (87)
- Dartmouth, MA (83)
- Plymouth, MA (77)
- Orleans, MA (73)
- Dighton, MA (68)
- Franklin Town, MA (66)
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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.
Public hearing on Cedar Street special permit and site plan review
The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for Cedar Street, LLC regarding a special permit and site plan review at 0 Cedar Street. The board will also consider an amendment to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations concerning stormwater detention facilities. Other agenda items include approving minutes from…
Public hearing on utility pole relocation on Rogers Field Way
The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from National Grid and Verizon New England. The companies are seeking permission to relocate a pole from private property to the roadside on Rogers Field Way.
National Grid requests pole installations on Ellis Road and West Street
The Town Manager will hold public hearings regarding petitions from National Grid. The company seeks permission to install or relocate utility poles and wires for infrastructure extensions on Ellis Road and West Street.
Commission to interview and vote on Commissioner appointment
The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board will meet to interview Judith George. The board will vote on a Commissioner appointment for a term ending February 2029.
Council discusses the city's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system and related investments
The City Council will hold an overview and discussion of Springfield's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system. Topics include the regulatory framework governing the system, investments made to date, and current water quality conditions. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.
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.
Amended permit for artificial turf field with wetland filling at 283 Gilbert St.
The Conservation Commission will consider an amended order for a large project at New England F.C. involving wetland filling and parking lot regrading for an artificial turf field. Other items include a vegetation management plan along railroad right-of-way, a Notice of Intent for a pool near wetlands, and a land…
Public hearing for stormwater design amendments at 83 Spring Street
The Cohasset Conservation Commission is holding a remote public hearing to discuss amendments to a stormwater management design. The proposal concerns the buffer zones to bordering vegetated wetlands at 83 Spring Street.
Public hearing for stormwater design amendments at 83 Spring Street
The Cohasset Conservation Commission will hold a remote public hearing to discuss amendments to a previously approved stormwater management design. The proposal concerns buffer zones to bordering vegetated wetlands at 83 Spring Street for David Won.
Board to vote on utility poles and WRAP funding allocation
The Warren Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consent to the installation of utility poles on Southbridge Road and Southbridge Road Ext. The board will also discuss the town's apportionment of WRAP funding for FY27 and vote on warrants, bills, and the Assessor's office hours.
Board will consider definitive subdivision and stormwater permit for 2 Pines LLC
The Holliston Planning Board will review and approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting and consider approvals for two not‑required subdivisions at 263 South Street and 340 Norfolk Street. The board will continue the site‑plan review for 99 Lowland Street and receive project status reports on subdivisions, site…
Board will vote on FY 2027 water and sewer rates
The Board of Water & Sewerage will review meeting minutes, examine a Woodard & Curran report on the sewer system, discuss recommended sewer capital projects and their timing, and consider the rate model and funding sources. The meeting will include a vote on the FY 2027 water and sewer rates and a public hearing on…
City Council meets virtually to confirm a Water & Sewer Commission appointment.
The City Council is holding a virtual-only meeting to confirm the appointment of Madeline Landrau to the Water & Sewer Commission. The agenda lists only this confirmation item for action.
Community Preservation Committee to hold CPA presentation and breakout sessions
The Community Preservation Committee will conduct a CPA presentation followed by breakout groups organized by CPA category. The meeting includes a period for open public comment.
Licensing Board to review business licenses and show cause hearings
The Licensing Board will consider several license applications for businesses on Arsenal Street, Main Street, and Mt Auburn Street. The board will also conduct show cause hearings for two entities. The meeting includes a follow-up on an incident involving Joyful Garden.
Southbridge Conservation Commission meeting on July 23, 2026
The Commission will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a wetlands violation remediation and subdivision plan for CAAR Development, LLC. The agenda also includes updates on projects at 87 Golf Street, 18-30 Mill Street, and Dudley River Road.
Public hearings on installing utility poles on Southbridge Road
The Board of Selectmen will hold two public hearings to consider granting consent to install JO poles on Southbridge Road and Southbridge Road Ext. These hearings are required under Massachusetts law. Written testimony may be submitted in advance.
Conservation Commission to review stormwater and property determinations
The Conservation Commission will discuss the Phase 2 Downtown Clinton Stormwater project. The body will also consider Requests for Determination of Applicability for two specific addresses.
Council votes on sewer capacity transfers and other resolutions
The Franklin Town Council meeting on July 22, 2026 will consider several pieces of legislation, including resolutions to transfer portions of the town’s excess sewer capacity at the Charles River Treatment Plant to the towns of Millis and Medway. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the order of layout and…
Water Commission to review project updates and water supply agreement
The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates on the Lagoon and 3A projects. The meeting includes a review of a water supply agreement for Linden Ponds and a limnology study.
Conservation Commission to hold wetland and stormwater permit hearings
The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several wetland and stormwater permit applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and discuss Community Preservation Act applications for FY28.
Commission will hold public hearings on multiple wetland and stormwater permits.
The Canton Conservation Commission will review several Wetland Notice of Intent and Stormwater Permit applications, including projects at 15 Old Randolph Street, 872 Turnpike Street, and 55 Pecunit Street. The agenda also includes a request for a two‑year extension of a Wetland Order of Conditions for 35 Holly Way…
Board will vote on depreciation transfer
The Sterling Municipal Light Board will review unfinished business items such as the cost‑of‑service rate study and a website redesign. New business includes a monthly report, a fiber update, a vote on a depreciation transfer, and discussions on customer security deposits, a banner across Main Street, and the 2025…
Drawdown erosion at drainage pipes will be addressed at the meeting
The Fort Meadow Commission/Conservation Joint Working Group will review priority issues, including weed treatment, boat use impacts on lake dynamics, and erosion at drainage pipes. Members will discuss and assign tasks for policies on docks, decks, patios, tree removal, beach sand removal, wall replacements, and boat…
Select Board to consider purchase of Sullivan Investment Trust property on West Main St.
The Ayer Select Board will hold public hearings on National Grid projects, review affordable housing updates, and consider several DPW change orders. An executive session will discuss the potential purchase of property owned by the Sullivan Investment Trust on West Main Street. The board will also address a waiver…
Sustainability committee meeting to discuss water supply modernization
The Salem Sustainability, Energy, & Resiliency Committee will hold a public meeting on July 22, 2026, to approve meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the Salem & Beverly Water Supply Board's sustainability and modernization plans.
Board to approve FY 2027 water and sewer rates for Dartmouth residents
The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will vote on the FY 2027 water and sewer rates and the FY 2027 SMART rates. It will also consider several professional engineering contracts, a tree‑removal hearing, and a sewer pump station SCADA upgrade. Additional items include a betterment assessment notice, a utility layer…
Commission discusses reducing impervious surface at 5 Friedel Street
The Conservation Commission will discuss an applicant’s request to reduce 549.5 sq ft of impervious surface at 5 Friedel Street and to eliminate the cul‑tec units from the plan. Members will also consider whether to require wire mesh or chicken wire with silt fences for added stability. A request from the Native Plant…
Planning Board to discuss subdivision regulations and stormwater gap analysis
The Planning Board will review site plan follow-ups related to a CMRPC/DLTA Grant. The board will also discuss updating subdivision regulations and vote on sending a stormwater regulation gap analysis to the board.
Public hearing on National Grid pole installation on Sandy Pond Road
The Select Board will hold a public hearing on National Grid's petition to install a utility pole on Sandy Pond Road. The proposed 55-ft Class H1 mid-span pole would be placed between existing poles P7-2 and P7-3, near the intersection of Central Avenue and East Main Street. The hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2026…
Council adopts 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approves $3.2 M water‑sewer projects.
The Winthrop Town Council will vote to adopt the Winthrop Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update. Council members will consider appropriations of $1,666,000 for sewer main rehabilitation on Winthrop Street, $1,500,000 for water main replacement on Winthrop Street, and $1,100,000 for a water meter and valve replacement…
Finance Committee to consider $1.666 M for sewer main rehab on Winthrop St.
The Finance Committee will discuss two town‑council appropriations. One is $1,500,000 for water main replacement on Winthrop St. The other is $1,666,000 for sewer main rehabilitation on Winthrop St. No other items are listed.
Building Committee to review Water Treatment Plant and High School project costs
The Sharon Standing Building Committee will discuss construction updates and window testing for the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee is also scheduled to review and approve several project invoices.
Planning Board reviews stormwater permits for Taco Bell and Brayton Point
The Somerset Planning Board will meet to discuss two ongoing stormwater permit applications. The board is reviewing site improvements for a fast-food restaurant and the decommissioning of structures at a former cooling tower site.
Public hearing on Barrels and Vines LLC off‑premises wine license at 115 Main St.
The Select Board will consider routine consent agenda items and re‑appointments. It will set goals and assign liaisons for Fiscal Year 2027 and hold a public hearing on an off‑premises wine‑only license for Barrels and Vines LLC at 115 Main Street. Additional discussion items include a DPW engineering contract, a…
Board reviews geothermal well, new septic system, treatment tank, and market rules
The Board of Public Health will consider a geothermal well at 26 Lamberts Lane, a new septic system for 502‑506 North Main Street, and a Hoot H600A treatment tank with a GeoFlow leaching system at 179 South Main Street. The Board will also discuss proposed regulations for the town’s farmers market. In addition, the…
Alum treatment proposed for Baker Pond to curb algae growth
The Orleans Conservation Commission will review a notice of intent by BSC Group, Inc. to apply alum in Baker Pond to reduce phosphorus and algae. It will also consider a certificate of compliance from OneBuffalo, LLC for replacing cesspools with a septic system near an isolated wetland. Additional administrative…
Special Permit & Site Plan Modification for Masters Academy at 688 Great Road
The Stow Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit, site plan amendment, and earth removal request for Masters Academy International located at 688 Great Road. The board will also receive an update on the Wedgewood Pines Country Club special permit and discuss Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A…
Board will award contracts totaling over $1.5 million for town infrastructure projects
The Select Board will discuss and vote on several special community events and a license for National Grid at the existing Hatherly School. It will award three contracts for town infrastructure, including a pump station replacement worth $1,497,000. The board will also consider increasing the limit of an on‑call…