Justin
@justinevans.bsky.social
Dedicated public servant. Engineer for the DPU, Select Board for the Town of Whitman.
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Twenty-five years in, an incumbent should still have to ask for the job.
Patrick Roath has spent two years asking — town by town, from Quincy to Whitman to Walpole.
Patrick Roath has spent two years asking — town by town, from Quincy to Whitman to Walpole.
August 29, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Twenty-five years in, an incumbent should still have to ask for the job.
Patrick Roath has spent two years asking — town by town, from Quincy to Whitman to Walpole.
Patrick Roath has spent two years asking — town by town, from Quincy to Whitman to Walpole.
This one’s going under the radar, but it’s a major change to zoning policy passed along with the state budget
The Zoning Revolution Buried in the State Budget #mapoli #southshore
The Zoning Revolution Buried in the State Budget
Listen now | How Massachusetts Quietly Rewrote Fifty Years of Land-Use Law
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August 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
This one’s going under the radar, but it’s a major change to zoning policy passed along with the state budget
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What’s in the Water: A South Shore News Investigation #mapoli #southshore
What’s in the Water: A South Shore News Investigation
Part 1 — The “forever chemicals” in the South Shore’s water, and the public records that tell the real story
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July 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
What’s in the Water: A South Shore News Investigation #mapoli #southshore
June Whitman Updates
Finding a New Town Administrator
evansexplains.substack.com
July 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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
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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.
evansexplains.substack.com
June 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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
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Some personal news
A South Shore AI-generated news site put up a paywall. Hundreds of readers, including a police chief, opened their wallets.
A South Shore AI-generated news site put up a paywall. Hundreds of readers, including a police chief, opened their wallets. - The Boston Globe
While the audience is still small, it’s a sign that despite skepticism about the technology, there could be a larger audience for AI-generated local news — albeit with a limited focus.
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June 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Some personal news
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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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May 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Most South Shore State Legislative Seats Will Be Contested This Fall #mapoli #southshore
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.
May 21, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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 Schools still haven't recovered from Covid. A five-year analysis shows who’s delivering — and who isn’t. #mapoli #southshore
South Shore Schools still haven't recovered from Covid. A five-year analysis shows who’s delivering — and who isn’t.
Three years after schools reopened, only one of 21 South Shore districts had returned to pre-pandemic MCAS levels based on State data.
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May 2, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Tried something a little different, and found that covid learning losslearning loss is persisting on the South Shore
Override season. Whitman caught the headlines this week but it could have easily been Halifax, Abington, and definitely Marshfield
South Shore News...letter: Override Season Arrives #mapoli #southshore
South Shore News...letter: Override Season Arrives
Spring Ballots Will Reshape the South Shore
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April 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Override season. Whitman caught the headlines this week but it could have easily been Halifax, Abington, and definitely Marshfield
Here’s what happened in Whitman in March: evansexplains.substack.com/p/march-whit...
March Whitman Updates
The Budget: Library Override?
evansexplains.substack.com
April 1, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Here’s what happened in Whitman in March: evansexplains.substack.com/p/march-whit...
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
Whitman Select Board Proposes Library Override to Avoid Public Safety Cuts #mapoli #southshore
Whitman Select Board Proposes Library Override to Avoid Public Safety Cuts
WHITMAN - March 24, 2026 - Faced with a mounting budget deficit and “terrible choices,” the Whitman Select Board voted Tuesday night to move forward with a funding override proposal specifically tied to the public library.
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March 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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
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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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March 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM
What the Heck is Going On With Municipal Healthcare Costs in Massachusetts? #mapoli #southshore
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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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March 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
David vs. Goliath in Foxborough: The $7.8 Million World Cup Standoff #mapoli #southshore
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
Changes Coming to South Shore News #mapoli #southshore
Changes Coming to South Shore News
To my readers,
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March 1, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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
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.
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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February 16, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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.
I appeared on Think Tank TV on WHCA to explain.
January Whitman Updates
School Leadership Shakeup
evansexplains.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I did it #ResistandUnsubscribe
Why I cancelled Amazon Prime, Audible, Apple TV, Apple News, Apple Music, Hulu, ESPN+, and Paramount+
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.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I did it #ResistandUnsubscribe
Why I cancelled Amazon Prime, Audible, Apple TV, Apple News, Apple Music, Hulu, ESPN+, and Paramount+
Why I cancelled Amazon Prime, Audible, Apple TV, Apple News, Apple Music, Hulu, ESPN+, and Paramount+
Added a bit of human written opinion to the end of this one, deviating from the South Shore News norm
The Great Disconnect: A Guide to the School Cell Phone Ban #mapoli #southshore
The Great Disconnect: A Guide to the School Cell Phone Ban
Listen now | Across the Commonwealth, the sound of the school day is changing.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Added a bit of human written opinion to the end of this one, deviating from the South Shore News norm
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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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January 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Direct Democracy in the Commonwealth: The 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Gauntlet #mapoli #southshore
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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January 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Here’s what happened in Whitman in December: votejustinevans.com/blog/2026/1/1/december-whitman-updates
Probably the most news coverage we’ve got since I’ve been doing these
votejustinevans.com/blog/2025/11/29/november-whitman-updates
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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November 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Probably the most news coverage we’ve got since I’ve been doing these
votejustinevans.com/blog/2025/11/29/november-whitman-updates
votejustinevans.com/blog/2025/11/29/november-whitman-updates
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South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers #mapoli #southshore
South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers
South Shore Wrestles with Layoffs, Overrides, and Failing Infrastructure
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November 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
South Shore News...letter: No Easy Answers #mapoli #southshore