Cambridge Launches Teen Night Live Program Through August 14

Cambridge teen centers reopened this week for Teen Night Live, running weeknight workshops and field trips through Aug. 14. The city's Department of Human Service Programs is offering the free program to residents ages 14 to 19 on weekday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., alongside the library…

Whip Katherine Clark Makes Unannounced Visit To Burlington ICE Facility

U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark made an unannounced visit to Burlington's ICE facility Friday and criticized its operation under the Trump administration. Clark, the House Democratic whip who represents Massachusetts' 5th District, toured the site without advance notice and followed with a pu…

E Ink Expands Billerica Headquarters Operations

Taiwan-based E Ink Corp. is expanding its Billerica headquarters operations, according to an Area Development report published today. The electronic paper technology company, headquartered in town, plans to grow its local operations, reinforcing Billerica's position as home to one of th…

Belmont Kids Have Surprise Meeting With Patriots' Drake Maye

Two Belmont kids had a surprise meeting with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, according to Belmont Patch. The Library Building Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 28, while the Board of Health and Recreation Commission both convene Monday, July 27. The MBTA's 10-day…

Bedford Patch Profiles Dental Assistant's Career Pivot to MCC Hygiene Program

Bedford Patch spotlighted dental assistant Ashley Taylor-Dubois's career pivot into MCC's dental hygiene program this week. The report follows Taylor-Dubois, a licensed dental assistant, as she works toward a dental hygiene degree at Middlesex Community College, crediting the school's "…

Ashland Launches New Online Permitting Portal, OpenGov

Ashland rolled out a new online licensing and permitting system called OpenGov this week, letting residents and business owners apply for town permits without visiting Town Hall in person. The library, meanwhile, keeps its summer calendar full: a "Meet Gilbert the Party Pig" family even…

Patch Revisits Lessons From Arlington's Cyberattack Lawsuits

Arlington Patch revisited what the town's cyberattack lawsuits still teach other small municipalities this week. The item, credited to the Patch AM Team, framed Arlington's case as a cautionary study rather than reporting new legal developments, and ran inside the outlet's daily digest,…

Acton Library Sets Second Hamilton Karaoke Night For July 29

Acton Library sets second "Hamilton" karaoke night for July 29 as its America 250 summer slate fills out. The library's Compassion-Knits charity group and its weekly Peace Crane Folding sessions, which aim to fold 1,000 origami cranes for donation, both continue this week alongside a Du…

Newton panel hears parking ban report, votes only to pause debate

Newton panel hears sweeping parking ban overhaul, votes only to pause discussion.

Board of Appeals Continues Meriam Street Garage Variance to August 13

Lexington Board of Appeals continues a Meriam Street garage variance after a straw vote fell short. Chair Ralph D.