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Conservation Commission schedules virtual meeting for Monday, July 7

Ashby's Conservation Commission meets virtually Monday evening as the town eases into the July Fourth holiday week. The commission's Zoom session is set for 7:30 p.m. on July 7, with connection details available on the town website. Separately, the Town Clerk's office has posted modifie…

Arlington marks Independence Day with public Declaration reading and outdoor concert

Arlington rings in America's 250th anniversary with a public Declaration of Independence reading and a free Independence Day concert. The town is participating in a statewide Declaration Delivery Day alongside state Representative Sean Garballey and the Arlington Historical Society, per…

Acton closes most town offices Friday; library and Transfer Station remain open

Acton observes Independence Day weekend with most town offices closed Friday and Saturday while the library and Transfer Station stay open today only. Thursday's celebration at NARA Park — featuring food vendors, live music at 8 p.m., and a laser light show — capped the holiday festivit…

Littleton Charter Committee sends town manager proposal to Select Board

Littleton Charter Committee sends the Select Board a proposed town charter after a 16-month review.

Historic Districts Commission clears seven applications, continues two in three-hour July session

SUDBURY -- July 2, 2026, Sudbury Historic Districts Commission clears seven applications, punts solar array and church windows to August. Vice Chair Taryn Trexler led the July 2 meeting in Chair Anuraj Shah's absence, guiding the panel through a nine-item docket that ran until 10:30 p.m.

Ayer School Committee Approves Three Union Contracts Running Through 2029

AYER -- July 2, 2026, Ayer School Committee ratifies three union contracts covering staff through 2029. At a brief July 2 meeting, the committee voted unanimously to approve 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreements for clerical, custodial, and paraprofessional employees. Superintendent Dr. Renda described all three as "very straightforward" with

Weston Launches Affordable Housing Listening Session as Summer Concerts Announced

Weston invites residents to weigh in on its affordable housing production plan as the town pursues the state's 10 percent threshold. The town posted two announcements Thursday: a Housing Production Plan Update Listening Session asking for public input on reaching that affordability targ…

Wayland schools set to receive $50,000 in state budget wellness funds

Wayland schools are set to receive a $50,000 state budget earmark for wellness upgrades at two campuses. The town is simultaneously navigating an Extreme Heat Warning: the COA's Summer Thursdays Concert moved indoors Thursday, the Wayland Free Public Library is serving as a cooling cent…

Sudbury's July 4 Parade Set for Saturday With "We the People" Theme

Sudbury's Independence Day Parade kicks off Saturday at 1 p.m. under the theme "We the People." The town also released public swim times at Camp Sewataro for the July 4 holiday stretch — Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and the Senior Center announced it will be closed Fri…

Natick Charles River Dam drawdown under way, in-water work set for July 16

Natick's Charles River Dam drawdown is under way as the town braces for a big construction milestone July 16. The controlled lowering of the impoundment began this week ahead of in-water work scheduled to start July 16, with town updates and video posted at natickma.gov; WCVB also repor…

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