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Wayland bans outdoor watering, switches to MWRA after plant issue

Wayland shut off outdoor water use and activated its MWRA emergency connection after trouble at the local treatment plant, Wayland Patch reports in "Wayland Bans Outdoor Water Use Amid Treatment Plant Issue." The town's Finance Committee Appointing Board, in a May 15 News Flash, is also…

Wayland board opens recruitment for five Finance Committee seats

WAYLAND -- May 15, 2026, Wayland's Finance Committee Appointing Board opens recruitment for five of seven seats. Meeting May 15 via Zoom, Chair Cherry C. Karlson, Carol B. Martin and Miranda S Jones voted 3-0 to approve prior minutes and spent the session rewriting the recruitment statement to

Wayland bans outdoor watering, activates MWRA emergency connection

Wayland banned outdoor water use Thursday and switched to its MWRA emergency connection under a MassDEP declaration issued May 13. The Department of Public Works Water Division cited Section 190-4 of town bylaws in the restrictions, which Wayland Patch tied to a treatment-plant problem …

Wilmington Middle School Replaces WIN Block With Shorter PAUSE Schedule for Fall

WILMINGTON -- May 14, 2026, Wilmington Middle School will overhaul its daily schedule for 2026-27, replacing the 45-minute WIN intervention block with a 30-minute period called PAUSE open to all building staff. Principal Brian Kyra presented the change to the School Committee on May 14, citing stakeholder surveys

Stoneham School Committee Elects Samborski Chair, Unveils Four District Goals

STONEHAM -- May 14, 2026, Stoneham School Committee reorganizes under new chair Megan Samborski and advances a four-goal district improvement framework. Samborski was elected chair by unanimous voice vote at the May 14 meeting, succeeding Jamie Wallace; Cory Mashburn was elected vice chair. The committee approved Warrant No. 2646 for

Littleton School Committee approves handbook updates and town financial policy

LITTLETON -- May 14, 2026, Littleton School Committee unanimously approves Shaker Lane handbook changes and town financial management policy. The four-member quorum at the May 14 meeting, Clerk Elaine Santelmann was absent, postponed the annual reorganization vote and welcomed newly appointed member Annalise Taber. Superintendent Kelly Clenchy presented two Shaker

Groton Planning Board Approves Casella Meadows Subdivision in Split Vote

GROTON -- May 14, 2026, Groton Planning Board approves Casella Meadows flexible development subdivision in three 4-1 votes. The board at its May 14 meeting approved a definitive plan, a flexible development special permit, and a shared driveway special permit for the Nishoba Homes Development LLC project on Wyman Road,

Weston Route 30 Path Draws Heated Debate at 75% Design Listening Session

WESTON -- May 14, 2026, Weston's Traffic and Sidewalk Committee faced sharp public pushback at a May 14 listening session on the 75% design for a Route 30 shared-use path. Consultant Bridget Myers of lead design firm HSH presented a plan calling for a 10-foot two-way

Wayland activates MWRA emergency tie-in, restricts outdoor water use

Wayland switched on its MWRA emergency connection and barred outdoor water use Wednesday after a state emergency declaration. The DPW Water Division cited Section 190-4 of the town bylaws and a May 13 MassDEP order in restricting irrigation and other outdoor uses, while a redesigned tow…

Westford Board of Health Moves to Engage Planning Board on Battery Storage Risks

WESTFORD -- May 13, 2026, Westford Board of Health raises public health alarms over battery storage siting and moves to update its outdated rodenticide policy. At the May 13 meeting, Health Director Ray Wellman briefed the board on plans by the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments to draft zoning amendments governing

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