Wilmington Officer Wins Statewide Road Safety Award as July 4 Guide Drops

A Wilmington police officer earned statewide recognition for road safety work, headlining a quiet news day in town. Wilmington Patch reported the honor in "🌱 Patch AM: How one Wilmington officer earned statewide recognition for safer local roads," with officer and award details availabl…

Reading's Finance, Select, and School Boards to Hold Joint Budget Forum Thursday

Reading's three top governing bodies bring the town's fiscal future into public focus Thursday. The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee will convene jointly on June 25 for a forum on Reading's financial outlook and budget planning — one of the more consequential public…

Mosquito Control Trucks Roll Through North Reading Tuesday Night

Mosquito spraying and road work dominate a quiet news day in North Reading. East Middlesex Mosquito Control has scheduled truck-mounted aerosol treatment for the evening of Tuesday, June 23, asking residents to stay indoors during the application. Road work on Route 62 (Elm Street), whi…

J.V. Fletcher Library Renovation Hits One-Year Groundbreaking Mark

J.V. Fletcher Library's renovation groundbreaking turns one year old today, June 23, as summer programming accelerates. The $7,851,994 state-funded construction project — with the historic Main Street facade intact and a modern rear expansion underway — marks the anniversary while the l…

Library Hosts Pride Trivia Tonight; Town Boards Pack Wednesday Agenda

Pride Trivia at Beebe Library and a new WWII display at the Americal Civic Center headline a busy Tuesday in Wakefield. The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library holds its librarian-crafted Pride Trivia night at 7 p.m. in the Living Room at 345 Main Street, while the Heritage Room at the Americ…

Town Launches Sewer Inspections, Seeks Senior Center Hours Input

Tyngsborough crews begin two-day sewer manhole inspections Tuesday as the town solicits resident feedback on senior services. The Council on Aging and Town Administration have launched a community survey on a potential hours shift at the Center for Active Living, with no final direction…

Town Sets July 13 Aggregation Sweep as Summer Hours, Deadlines Stack Up

Townsend's summer administrative calendar is filling fast, with three deadlines and closures converging in the next three weeks. The town announced a community electric aggregation sweep set for July 13, 2026, giving enrolled residents and businesses a short window to review their statu…

Tewksbury Community Market Returns Thursday With Food Trucks and Local Vendors

Tewksbury's summer outdoor season kicks into gear Thursday with food trucks, farms, and sweets at the Community Market. The Tewksbury Community Market runs Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Livingston Street Park, featuring Eggroll Café, Whoopie Wagon, The Eatery, and local vendors…

School Committee Meets Thursday as Supplemental Budget Lands State Funds in Stoneham

Stoneham heads into the back half of June with a School Committee meeting on Thursday and a state supplemental budget — passed by Sen. Jason Lewis, Rep. Day, and the Massachusetts Legislature using more than $1 billion in Fair Share revenue — directing funds toward local school budgets …

Sherborn ZBA, Business Roundtable Headline a Busy Week of Town Meetings

Sherborn's civic calendar fills up heading into the final week of June. No Town Hall press releases landed overnight, but the town's website shows four meetings scheduled between June 24 and June 30, including a Zoning Board of Appeals session and a Business Community Roundtable Discuss…