Bedford Releases Weekly Town Manager Report, Opens Citizen of the Year Nominations

Bedford's Town Manager issued the weekly report for July 6, 2026, as officials continue planning for the former fire station site at 55 The Great Road with help from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The town also opened nominations for the 2026 Bedford Citizen of the Year, inviti…

Ayer Sets Special Town Meeting for July 13 at High School

Ayer's Special Town Meeting set for July 13 headlines a week of civic and library news. The town has scheduled the meeting for 7 p.m. Monday at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, coming as officials continue reviewing proposed changes to the Devens governance structure and maintain mand…

Ayer Sets Special Town Meeting for July 13 at High School

Ayer's Special Town Meeting set for July 13 headlines a week of civic and library news. The town has scheduled the meeting for 7 p.m. Monday at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, coming as officials continue reviewing proposed changes to the Devens governance structure and maintain mand…

Ashland Reschedules July 4th Recycling Event to July 11

Ashland's recycling event moves to July 11 as the library launches its summer reading push. The town rolled out a new OpenGov licensing and permitting portal intended to modernize how residents and businesses apply for permits, according to the town's News Flash. Meanwhile the Ashland P…

Ashland Reschedules July 4th Recycling Event to July 11

Ashland's recycling event moves to July 11 as the library launches its summer reading push. The town rolled out a new OpenGov licensing and permitting portal intended to modernize how residents and businesses apply for permits, according to the town's News Flash. Meanwhile the Ashland P…

Ashland Reschedules July 4th Recycling Event to July 11

Ashland's recycling event moves to July 11 as the library launches its summer reading push. The town rolled out a new OpenGov licensing and permitting portal intended to modernize how residents and businesses apply for permits, according to the town's News Flash. Meanwhile the Ashland P…

Planning Board Schedules Virtual Meeting for July 8

Ashby's town boards keep business moving online this week. The Conservation Commission held a virtual meeting Tuesday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m., and the Planning Board follows Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m., both with remote-access instructions posted via the town's News Flash feed. The Town …

Arlington Schools Move To Hire More Crossing Guards

Arlington Public Schools moves to hire more crossing guards for the 2026-27 school year as a sewer overflow prompts a water safety warning for Alewife Brook. The district, according to Patch, is encouraging retirees and community members to apply for the safety roles ahead of the fall t…

Acton names Douglas Sturniolo as new police chief

Acton names Douglas Sturniolo police chief as town navigates a heat advisory and holiday-week service changes. The Town of Acton confirmed Sturniolo's appointment this week via its website, alongside an extreme heat advisory offering resources for residents and a corrected notice on Ind…

Ashland Select Board Rejects Cell Tower Buyout, Directs Lease Renegotiation

Ashland Select Board rejects cell tower buyout offers from KKR and moves toward renegotiation.