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Lexington High School Rebuild Sets July 6 Start, Reports $2.2 Million in Design Savings

LEXINGTON -- June 25, 2026, Lexington's School Building Committee marks July 6 as the start of construction on the new Lexington High School, with a formal groundbreaking set for September 15. The project team, SMMA, Turner Construction, and Doran Whittier, told roughly two dozen in-person and online attendees

Weston Select Board approves Case Estates sale, backs JST restaurant parking variance

WESTON -- June 25, 2026, Weston Select Board approves sale of three Case Estates buildings and backs parking variance for proposed JST restaurant. Town Manager Leon Goemond recapped the board's June 23, 2026 meeting in an episode of Select Board Rewind, reporting that the board voted to approve purchase

Wilmington Police Welcome Three New Officers With Local Roots

Wilmington's police force grew by three this week as the department welcomed newly academy-graduated officers with local roots, per Wilmington Patch. Meanwhile, a separate Patch report highlights an emerging conversation about whether the town's industrial zones could be opened to large…

Ledge Road Blasting Permitted Friday; COA Summer Newsletter Released

Westford issues Friday blasting notice for Ledge Road as summer programming ramps up across town. The town posted a controlled blasting permit for Ledge Road running June 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Council on Aging released its July–August 2026 newsletter for seniors planning a…

Wakefield Town Council Meeting Summary Released; July 4 Schedule Posted

Wakefield Town Council notes and an Independence Day activity schedule anchor a busy Thursday for civic information. Town Councilor Jonathan Chines posted a summary of Tuesday's June 24 council session within hours of its conclusion, giving residents a quick window into local governance…

Tyngsborough Opens Community Feedback Period on Fire Station Project

Tyngsborough is asking residents to do two things at once: speak up on the Fire Station Project and step forward to serve on town boards. The Select Board and Fire Station Building Committee are weighing next steps on the facility and want community input before proceeding, with a dedic…

Townsend Sets July 13 Aggregation Sweep Deadline for Electric Program

Two July deadlines define Townsend's summer agenda as residents navigate a shortened Town Hall schedule. The town's community electric aggregation sweep is set for July 13, 2026, requiring any residents who wish to opt out to act before that date; separately, the deadline to renew curbs…

Community Market Opens Tonight; Town-School Joint Meeting Set for June 30

Tewksbury's Community Market brings food vendors and local farms to Livingston Street Park tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. The town simultaneously issued its 2026 Dog Licensing Reminder, reminding all dog owners to renew licenses. On the civic front, a Joint Meeting of the Select Board and the…

Stow Declares Level 3 Critical Drought, Urges Residents to Conserve Water

Stow hits Level 3 Critical Drought, triggering potential mandatory water restrictions across town. The town posted the escalated drought designation Thursday afternoon, directing residents to the official Drought Information page for current guidance on water use. The Assessors' Office …

Stoneham Electronics Recycling Event Set for Friday as Library Summer Series Launches

Stoneham heads into the last days of June without a town hall announcement but with a busy library calendar and a recycling event on deck. The Stoneham Public Library opens its summer programming stretch with a Monday Night Book Group on June 29 and recurring Drop-in Tech Support sessio…

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