Wayland Opens Cooling Stations, Moves Concert Indoors Amid Extreme Heat

Extreme heat forces Wayland to open cooling stations and cancel its outdoor summer concert Thursday. An Extreme Heat Watch running through Friday has the town directing residents to the Wayland Public Library and the Public Safety Building for relief, while this week's COA Thursday Summ…

Wakefield Issues Extreme Heat Warning Ahead of July 4th Weekend

Extreme heat hits Wakefield as the Fourth of July arrives and a wetlands bylaw debate begins. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Massachusetts effective Wednesday, July 1, prompting the town to push safety guidance to residents just as Independence Day f…

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Tyngsborough Through July 4 Holiday Weekend

Tyngsborough faces a dangerous heat emergency over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service in Boston has issued an Extreme Heat Warning covering Tyngsborough from 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, through 8:00 PM Saturday, July 4 — blanketing the entire holiday stretc…

Townsend Water Department Flushes Mains Tuesday; Residents May See Discolored Water

Townsend Water Department flushes mains Tuesday, June 30, asking residents to run taps until water clears. The flushing, announced June 29, may cause temporary discoloration or pressure changes throughout the day. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through August, compressing the servi…

Tewksbury Issues Early Trash Pickup Alert, Releases 2025 Water Quality Report

Tewksbury closes out June with a trio of Town Hall notices and a major highway incident nearby. The Department of Public Works is asking residents to put bins out earlier than normal for this week's trash and recycling collection, and the Assessor's Office has posted a year-end announce…

Tewksbury Issues Early Trash Pickup Alert, Releases 2025 Water Quality Report

Tewksbury closes out June with a trio of Town Hall notices and a major highway incident nearby. The Department of Public Works is asking residents to put bins out earlier than normal for this week's trash and recycling collection, and the Assessor's Office has posted a year-end announce…

Sudbury Issues Extreme Heat Advisory, Transfer Station Closes July 4

Sudbury braces for dangerous heat and a holiday weekend as the town issues back-to-back public advisories. The Health Department posted an extreme heat safety alert Tuesday urging residents to stay hydrated and check on neighbors, while the Department of Public Works reminded residents …

Stow Activates Cooling Center as Extreme Heat Warning Extends Through July 4 Weekend

Stow enters the July 4 holiday weekend under an extreme heat warning and a Level 3 Critical Drought designation. The town activated its Cooling Center program Tuesday afternoon, directing residents to available relief sites through the long weekend, and published the July 2026 Municipal…

Stow Activates Cooling Center as Extreme Heat Warning Extends Through July 4 Weekend

Stow enters the July 4 holiday weekend under an extreme heat warning and a Level 3 Critical Drought designation. The town activated its Cooling Center program Tuesday afternoon, directing residents to available relief sites through the long weekend, and published the July 2026 Municipal…

Stow Activates Cooling Center as Extreme Heat Warning Extends Through July 4 Weekend

Stow enters the July 4 holiday weekend under an extreme heat warning and a Level 3 Critical Drought designation. The town activated its Cooling Center program Tuesday afternoon, directing residents to available relief sites through the long weekend, and published the July 2026 Municipal…