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<loc>https://southshoretimes.com/towns/norwell/norwell-schools-face-budget-strain-from-special-ed-energy-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>Norwell officials warn that special education costs and energy expenses could create future budget pressure.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Norwell Schools Face Budget Strain from Special Ed, Energy Costs</news:title>
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<loc>https://southshoretimes.com/towns/duxbury/duxbury-officials-push-progress-on-master-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials press for stronger accountability on Duxbury’s long-term master plan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-04T14:35:44.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duxbury officials push progress on master plan</news:title>
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