Lawrence Academy to Host Groton's Annual Fireworks Celebration This Fourth of July

Lawrence Academy will host Groton's Fourth of July fireworks, the single concrete development emerging from town sources on June 28. The Town of Groton issued a press release confirming Lawrence Academy's involvement in the annual celebration, though full event logistics — timing, locat…

Framingham Youth Hockey's JF 10U Blue and Winter Midget teams claimed VHL Championships to close out their seasons.

Framingham Youth Hockey's JF 10U Blue and Winter Midget teams won their VHL Championship Games to cap their seasons. On the administrative side, FYHP's jersey ordering process for 2026-27 is underway, with fittings available at Play It Again Sports in Dedham. Framingham Baseball has sum…

Everett Little League's All Star tournament enters Week 2 as the Mariners cap an undefeated regular season with a Tournament of Champions title.

Everett Little League's Mariners capped an undefeated regular season by winning the Tournament of Champions title, and the league's 2026 All Star Teams have been announced as Week 2 All Star games get underway. On the lacrosse front, the Everett Lacrosse Club is seeking applicants for a…

Concord Appoints Miklosko Interim Public Works Director as Road Work Rolls On

Concord enters the July 4 holiday weekend with road work disrupting six streets and a new face atop Public Works. Town Manager Kerry Lafleur has named Aaron Miklosko Interim Director of Concord Public Works following Alan Cathcart's June 19 retirement, while a Level 1 lawn watering rest…

Carlisle Launches Summer School Program, Keeps Board Seats Open for Volunteers

Carlisle enters summer with school resources posted and board seats unfilled. Carlisle Public Schools has published summer reading and math practice resources for all grade levels and confirmed that summer school runs July 6 through Aug. 7, with the main office open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and…

Cambridge Special Olympics basketball team heads to national championship in Minneapolis this month.

The biggest Cambridge sports story of the week of June 22–28 is the Cambridge Warriors Special Olympics basketball team — described as undefeated — heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games National Championship in Minneapolis. On the recreation front, Gold Star Pool opened June 20…

Cambridge Cuts Ribbon on 106 Affordable Homes, Responds to TPS Ruling

Cambridge ribbon-cuts 106 affordable homes at 52 New Street amid drought and federal immigration rulings. The city celebrated a major affordable housing opening Sunday with nonprofit partner Just A Start, while Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang issued a joint statement …

Burlington Planning Board Takes Up Shopping Plaza Expansion Proposal

A shopping plaza expansion is before Burlington's Planning Board, the sharpest local development news in a quiet 48-hour cycle. Burlington Patch reported the project — headlined "Proposal Calls For Expansion Of Shopping Plaza In Burlington" — went before the Planning Board recently, tho…

Billerica Youth Soccer Association claimed success at the Commissioner's Cup as the BYSA announced its league switch to Nashoba Valley for fall 2026.

Billerica Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) reported a successful showing at the Commissioner's Cup on June 26, while also confirming a league move to Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League beginning fall 2026. The Billerica Hockey Association (BHA) announced that 2026-27 registration is now …

Billerica Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages

Billerica's summer community calendar is anchored by the library this week. The Billerica Public Library launched its Summer Reading Challenge on June 22, with programs running for children, teens, and adults through the season; upcoming events include a Boston Area Gleaners presentatio…