Justin
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Dedicated public servant. Engineer for the DPU, Select Board for the Town of Whitman. Twitter / X @justin_evans
This one’s going under the radar, but it’s a major change to zoning policy passed along with the state budget
South Shore News@southshore.news · 4w agoThe Zoning Revolution Buried in the State Budget #mapoli #southshore
Here’s what happened in Whitman in June! evansexplains.substack.com/p/june-whitm...
June Whitman Updates
Finding a New Town Administrator
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Longevity is an accomplishment, when you use the relationships and committee seats it benefits the district. When you don’t, it’s time for a change. That’s why I’m endorsing @patrickroath.bsky.social #mapoli evansexplains.substack.com/p/justin-eva...
Justin Evans Endorses Patrick Roath for the Eighth Congressional District
Earlier this spring, Patrick Roath was in a function room in Weymouth, taking questions until the questions ran out.
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Most South Shore State Legislative Seats Will Be Contested This Fall #mapoli #southshore
Most South Shore State Legislative Seats Will Be Contested This Fall
May 30 - Voters across the South Shore will face real choices in nearly every state legislative race this November, according to unofficial candidate filing data obtained from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division.
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Honored to have been voted Chair of the Whitman Select Board last night. Thank you to my colleagues - Vice Chair Dan Salvucci, Clerk Shawn Kain, and newly elected members Dawn Byers and Chrissy Gorman - for their trust, and to the residents of Whitman who make public service meaningful.
Tried something a little different, and found that covid learning losslearning loss is persisting on the South Shore
South Shore News@southshore.news · 4mo agoSouth Shore Schools still haven't recovered from Covid. A five-year analysis shows who’s delivering — and who isn’t. #mapoli #southshore
Override season. Whitman caught the headlines this week but it could have easily been Halifax, Abington, and definitely Marshfield
South Shore News@southshore.news · 5mo agoSouth Shore News...letter: Override Season Arrives #mapoli #southshore
Here’s what happened in Whitman in March: evansexplains.substack.com/p/march-whit...
March Whitman Updates
The Budget: Library Override?
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Justin Evans pushed for a larger $916,000 override…designed to make the school district whole, cover the snow and ice deficit, and stabilize the town for the next two fiscal years… Evans argued that public safety positions, spared after last year’s override was rejected, should be the focal point
South Shore News@southshore.news · 5mo agoWhitman Select Board Proposes Library Override to Avoid Public Safety Cuts #mapoli #southshore
What the Heck is Going On With Municipal Healthcare Costs in Massachusetts? #mapoli #southshore
What the Heck is Going On With Municipal Healthcare Costs in Massachusetts?
Listen now | Across Massachusetts, a quiet financial catastrophe is forcing local governments to make agonizing choices.
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David vs. Goliath in Foxborough: The $7.8 Million World Cup Standoff #mapoli #southshore
David vs. Goliath in Foxborough: The $7.8 Million World Cup Standoff
Listen now | The town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, is geographically closer to a quaint colonial village than a bustling metropolis.
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Here’s what happened in Whitman in February evansexplains.substack.com/p/february-w...
February Whitman Updates
School Budget Hearing
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I’ve learned a ton the last 2 years, but it’s time to see if @southshore.news is a hobby or a business. Changes coming soon
South Shore News@southshore.news · 6mo agoChanges Coming to South Shore News #mapoli #southshore
In MA we have “open primaries,” but the process to appear on the ballot isn’t open. With a primary for US Senate on the democratic ballot, and one for Governor on the republican ballot these caucuses might really matter this year. I appeared on Think Tank TV on WHCA to explain.
Why the State Party Conventions Matter, and Why You Should Caucus in Your Town
I recently appeared on Think Tank TV to break down the importance of State Party Nominating Conventions coming this year, and why delegate selection at town caucuses matter so much.
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Here’s what happened in Whitman in January evansexplains.substack.com/p/january-wh...
January Whitman Updates
School Leadership Shakeup
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I did it #ResistandUnsubscribe Why I cancelled Amazon Prime, Audible, Apple TV, Apple News, Apple Music, Hulu, ESPN+, and Paramount+
Unsubscribe: When Markets Are the Only Accountability Left
This administration responds to one thing: markets.
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Added a bit of human written opinion to the end of this one, deviating from the South Shore News norm
South Shore News@southshore.news · 7mo agoThe Great Disconnect: A Guide to the School Cell Phone Ban #mapoli #southshore
Direct Democracy in the Commonwealth: The 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Gauntlet #mapoli #southshore
Direct Democracy in the Commonwealth: The 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Gauntlet
Listen now | Massachusetts is currently poised to face its busiest ballot season in state history, with voters potentially deciding on a record-breaking 12 ballot questions in the 2026 election.
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Here’s what happened in Whitman in December: votejustinevans.com/blog/2026/1/1/december-whitman-updates
December Whitman Updates — Justin Evans - Whitman Selectman
$1.3 Million Deficit Looms for FY27 Whitman faces a projected $1.3 million operating deficit for Fiscal Year 2027, driven by a 7.28% spike in county pension assessments and an anticipated 10-11% inc...
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Probably the most news coverage we’ve got since I’ve been doing these votejustinevans.com/blog/2025/11/29/november-whitman-updates
November Whitman Updates — Justin Evans - Whitman Selectman
No surprises with November, the Whitman-Hanson budget crisis dominated the news, locally and in the Boston area. School District Crisis Dominates Month The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District...
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To the folks that followed my south shore override coverage last spring, north of the city Melrose just passed 3!
Steve Koczela@skoczela.bsky.social · 10mo agoHuge shout out to the good folks at the City of Melrose for posting unofficial election results so quickly! Overrides pass. www.cityofmelrose.org/CivicAlerts....
What happened in Whitman in October? votejustinevans.com/blog/2025/11...
October Whitman Updates — Justin Evans - Whitman Selectman
School Committee Emergency Meeting Halts Layoffs The Whitman-Hanson School Committee held an emergency meeting on October 30 to address a $1.39 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026. Superinten...
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Gilding the bathroom and throwing a literal Great Gatsby party while millions of Americans lose SNAP and decide whether they can afford health insurance.
Norwell’s Town Hall Masterstroke: Is This the Model for Municipal Modernization? #mapoli #southshore
Norwell’s Town Hall Masterstroke: Is This the Model for Municipal Modernization?
NORWELL - The Town of Norwell’s relocation of its municipal offices from the crumbling 73-year-old former schoolhouse on Main Street to a modern office condominium at 93 Longwater Circle stands, in hindsight, as a striking model of municipal pragmatism for other communities struggling with aging infrastructure and restrictive budgets.
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Whitman-Hanson School Committee Halts 30 Planned Layoffs #mapoli #southshore
Whitman-Hanson School Committee Halts 30 Planned Layoffs
Demands Full Accounting of $1.4M Deficit
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