Carlisle Select Board Seeks Input On Marijuana Delivery Opt-Out

Carlisle's Select Board is asking residents to weigh in on a two-year opt-out from marijuana delivery. The board takes up the request at its Tuesday, July 28 meeting, the same week Town Hall released the July edition of its municipal newsletter and the Carlisle School Committee set its …

Obituary notices, week of 2026-07-20 through 2026-07-26

Four Cambridge, Massachusetts residents were remembered in obituaries published this week: James W. Hodgdon, 79; Thomas J. O'Neil, 72; Dorothy A. Smith, 100; and Jennifer Smith, 79. All four were served by Keefe Funeral Homes of Cambridge, with notices also appearing on the aggregator E…

Cambridge Drought Status Escalates to Critical Level Overnight

Cambridge's drought status jumped to Level 3 "Critical" this week, up from Level 2 just days earlier, even as the License Commission moved to ease rules for local nightlife. Acting on City Manager's Office recommendations, the commission authorized seasonal alcohol-to-go sales, public c…

Burlington Board of Health Schedules Kratom Subcommittee Meeting

Burlington's Board of Health has scheduled a special subcommittee meeting on kratom regulations for Wednesday, July 29, at Town Hall. The move adds a new regulatory question to the town's summer committee calendar, coming as a Patch roundup flagged Burlington's Aug. 8 fireworks show and…

Obituary notices, week of July 20, 2026 through July 26, 2026

This week's Billerica obituary notices include two residents: Pietroforte, Jane T., who died July 20, 2026, and Accomando, Robert B., 75, who died July 24, 2026. Both notices were posted by area funeral homes — Burns Funeral Homes for Pietroforte and Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home for Ac…

Belmont Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Belmont middle school teacher was arrested Saturday on child pornography charges, prompting a district outreach to families. State police identified the teacher, who also worked at a summer camp in Middleborough, as Leon Dyer, according to WCVB's report on the arrest. CBS News Boston …

Narrow Gauge Rail Trail Closes at Billerica Line for Bike Path Project

The Narrow Gauge Rail Trail is temporarily closed at the Billerica town line as work begins on a two-year bike path project. The Town of Billerica broke ground on its Yankee Doodle Bike Path, cutting off that stretch of the popular multi-use trail to Bedford walkers and cyclists for the…

Arlington Superintendent Celebrates New High School Building

Arlington Public Schools celebrates near-complete high school building as reusables rollout and strong 2025 accountability results add to the week's district news. The district's website posted a superintendent's update marking progress on the new Arlington High School building, though …

Acton Sets September 20 Date For Harvest Festival

Acton announced Sunday, September 20 as the date for its Harvest Festival, giving residents an early mark on the fall calendar. The town's News Flash confirmed the noon celebration alongside its July 2026 Municipal Monthly newsletter, while the community continues settling in newly swor…

North Reading Remembers Two Longtime Residents This Week

North Reading said goodbye this week to two longtime residents remembered fondly by family and friends. Beverly L. Sampson, a longtime resident, died peacefully with her family by her side, according to an obituary posted on Legacy.com by Croswell Funeral Home. Diane M. DiChiara, also a…