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…

Belmont Youth Soccer Camp opens registration for summer sessions at Harris Field beginning July 14.

The main sports item for Belmont this week is the opening of registration for the Belmont Youth Soccer Camp, a summer program led by Belmont High School varsity and JV soccer players. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., at Harris Field (291 Concord Ave.), from July 14 t…

Belmont Suspends Yard Waste Pickup as Select Board Prepares Revised Monday Meeting

Belmont heads into the final days of June with no yard waste collection the week of June 29–July 3, a revised Select Board hybrid meeting set for Monday, and a question about land use commanding local attention. The town posted the yard waste suspension alert on its homepage without exp…

Springs Brook Park delayed opening due to rain headlines a quiet week for Bedford sports.

Bedford Recreation's Springs Brook Park opened late on Friday, June 27, due to rain, though Summer Adventures swim testing proceeded as scheduled from 10–11:30 a.m.; families interested in swim testing can contact Rachel Berg at RBerg@bedfordma.gov or 781-275-0272. Bedford Youth Soccer …

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

Three Ayer obituaries were received this week. Rogers, Joan Aurora, died June 6 at age 92; Hatch, Pearl May, died June 12 at age 61; and Matthews, James B., died June 13 at age 75. Matthews was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. The source obituaries provided family survivor details but did…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

Three Ayer obituaries were received this week. Rogers, Joan Aurora, died June 6 at age 92; Hatch, Pearl May, died June 12 at age 61; and Matthews, James B., died June 13 at age 75. Matthews was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. The source obituaries provided family survivor details but did…

Ayer Tax Taking Set for Monday Noon at Town Hall

Ayer's tax taking deadline arrives Monday at noon, the most pressing item in a quiet weekend news cycle. The Ayer Office of the Collector of Taxes will conduct a formal tax taking at Town Hall on June 30 at 12 p.m., giving property owners with delinquent balances one final window to act…

Obituary notices, week of June 22 through June 28, 2026

The Ashland obituary column for the week of June 22–28, 2026 carries one notice: Robinson, Betsy, of Ashland, who died June 17, 2026, with a graveside service held June 23 at the Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick and a funeral service the same day at a private residence. She i…

Obituary notices, week of June 22 through June 28, 2026

The Ashland obituary column for the week of June 22–28, 2026 carries one notice: Robinson, Betsy, of Ashland, who died June 17, 2026, with a graveside service held June 23 at the Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick and a funeral service the same day at a private residence. She i…