Acton Names Douglas Sturniolo Police Chief

Acton has named Douglas Sturniolo chief of the Acton Police Department, town officials announced this week, filling the department's top post. The town also issued an extreme-heat advisory for residents and released its July 2026 Municipal Monthly newsletter. Per Acton Patch, a proposed…

Groton Planning Board Names Francisco as Vision 2036 Liaison, Clears Emerson Parking Fix

Groton Planning Board appoints Francisco as Vision 2036 liaison and approves Emerson Health parking changes.

Cambridge Zoning Board Approves Corcoran Park Curb Cuts, Otis Street Variance 5-0

Cambridge's zoning board approved a curb-cut permit for the Cambridge Housing Authority's Corcoran Park redevelopment and a residential variance on Otis Street, both 5-0, at its July 30 meeting. Chair Stephen Ng led both unanimous voice votes.

PFAS Contamination at Former Wayland DPW Site Extends to Middle School Property

Wayland consultant reports PFAS contamination at former DPW site far exceeds initial projections, now reaching the middle school property.

Woburn Tech Firm Bridgeline Digital Expands Retail Partnership

Woburn-based Bridgeline Digital, Inc. announced an expanded partnership Thursday with a major sporting goods retailer deepening its use of the company's AI-powered HawkSearch product-discovery platform. The Nasdaq-listed company (BLIN), headquartered in Woburn, saw the news reported nat…

State Officials Review E-Bike Safety Rules As Injuries Climb

Massachusetts officials are reassessing e-bike safety rules as crashes and injuries climb statewide. Police, doctors and state regulators are examining whether current guidance keeps pace with the vehicles' surging popularity, according to a report from Winchester Patch. The outlet's co…

Wilmington Police Prepare Annual National Night Out Event

Wilmington police are organizing this year's National Night Out, an annual event pairing residents with local, state, and federal public safety partners. The Wilmington Public Library's gardening series with Master Gardener Nancy Kuhajda wraps up Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m., focused on…

CoStar Details Panera's Large Lease At Weston Corporate Center

National media zeroed in on new details of Panera Bread's headquarters relocation to Weston's Corporate Center this week. CoStar reported the chain is finalizing a large lease at the Weston Corporate Center as part of the move, while CBS News and WCVB confirmed the company is shifting o…

Weather Pushes Plaza Jazz Indoors, Delays Movie By The Lake

Unsettled weather forced Wakefield to move Thursday's Plaza Jazz concert indoors and reschedule the WCAT Movies by the Lake screening, town officials said in a News Flash alert. The Smack Dabs still performed their 1930s swing blues set as part of the library's Plaza Jazz series despite…

Floating Boardwalk Planned To Link Natick Walking Trails

A floating boardwalk planned over a Natick pond would connect previously separated walking trails, per a CBS News Boston report published Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the Select Board is recruiting residents for two volunteer posts — the Commission on Disability and the Economic Develop…