Government · Other Committee
Whitman Housing Authority approves FY2027 plan, tables solar panel vote
Whitman Housing Authority approves its fiscal year 2027 capital plan and tables solar panel decision.
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Whitman sports roundup, July 6 to July 12
Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer has opened registration for its fall recreational season, with signups running through mid-July. All divisions cost $110, covering three age groups: Midweek Mini-Kickers (ages 3-5), Saturday Morning Instructional (pre-K and kindergarten), and Saturday Recreat…
Government · Water
Whitman DPW Denies Water Bill Abatement, Warns of Sewer Capacity Crunch
Whitman DPW commission denies water billing abatement and warns sewer capacity may be nearing its contractual ceiling amid development pressure.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026
This week's Whitman obituary column carries one notice for the coverage period of June 29 through July 5, 2026. Gatulis, Richard, 77, of Whitman, died June 24, 2026; visitation and a celebration of life were held at MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services on July 1 and 2, and a fune…
Sports
Whitman sports roundup, June 29 to July 5
Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer has opened fall registration for players ages 3 through ninth grade, with sign-ups running through mid-July. The recreational program — built around fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship — offers three divisions: Midweek Mini-Kickers (ages 3–5), Saturday …
Government · Board of Selectmen
Whitman Board of Selectmen Approves $116K in Transfers, Honors Retiring Officer Stokinger
WHITMAN -- June 30, 2026, Whitman Board of Selectmen closes fiscal year with $116K in transfers and a retirement honor. The board unanimously approved four line item transfers at its June 30 meeting to cover
Government · Zoning Board
Whitman ZBA Sends Rye Hill Duplex Plan Back for Redesign
Whitman Zoning Board continues 14-unit Rye Hill Street duplex hearing, citing fire access and density concerns.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026
One Whitman obituary was recorded for the week of June 22–28, 2026: Gatulis, Richard (age 77), of Whitman. No profession or public role was noted in the source obituary. Services are scheduled for July 1–2, 2026, under the care of MacKinnon Funeral Home. The full notice is available at …
Sports
Fall soccer registration open as Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer kicks off sign-ups through mid-July.
Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer has opened fall season registration, with sign-ups available through mid-July. The recreational program serves players from ages 3 through grade 9 across three divisions — Midweek Mini-Kickers (ages 3–5), Saturday Morning Instructional (pre-K and K), and Satu…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Backs Two Housing Projects
Whitman Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend two housing projects to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with conditions attached to each. Assistant Chairman Robert Kimball and Clerk Jeffrey Sargis led the review in Chair Adam Somerville's absence.