Westborough Man Faces Charges After Medford ALDI Incident

A Westborough man faces charges tied to an incident at a Medford ALDI, according to a Patch report circulating this week. Meanwhile, Tufts University athletics continued its strong academic showing, with the women's lacrosse team named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Squad and 11 players ea…

Littleton Recreation Department to Launch New Registration System in August

Littleton's Parks, Recreation, & Community Education department will launch a new online registration system in late August, town officials announced Thursday. The change comes as the Select Board prepares to meet Monday, July 27, at Town Hall, and as the School Committee's Negotiating …

Lincoln Releases Early Voting Details for September 1 State Primary

Lincoln election officials released early voting and mail-in ballot details ahead of the September 1 state primary, giving residents multiple ways to cast a ballot this fall. The town's News Flash feed pointed voters to sample ballots and registration-check tools alongside early voting …

Lexington Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Civic Academy

Lexington opened registration this week for its Fall 2026 Civic Academy, giving residents an inside look at municipal government operations. The town's News Flash also renewed its warning to permit applicants before the Planning Board, Historic District Commission, and Conservation Comm…

Nineteen Apply for Hopkinton Police Chief Position

Nineteen candidates have applied to become Hopkinton's next police chief, per a MetroWest Daily News report published today. The search follows the retirement of former Police Chief Joseph Bennett and comes after the town sought community input earlier this summer on qualities residents…

Carlisle Sets 15-Minute Parking Limit at Transfer Station

Carlisle imposed a new 15-minute parking limit at the Transfer Station to keep traffic flowing during busy periods, town officials announced July 23. Under the policy, attendants may ask drivers who exceed the limit to relocate outside the facility, since no cash is accepted and most tr…

School Building Committee Releases Letter on Facilities Plans

Holliston's School Building Committee released a public letter Thursday outlining the district's continuing school facilities planning work, tied to the district's broader MSBA Feasibility Study effort. The letter was also shared through Superintendent Dr. Susan Kustka's office as part …

Van Campen names interim director of Veterans Services

Everett gets new interim veterans services leadership as Mayor Van Campen fills a key city post. Van Campen appointed Paul Landry as interim director of Veterans Services, according to the Everett Independent, a move that puts new leadership over benefits and outreach programs for the c…

Three Arrested in Concord Land Deed Fraud Scheme

Three suspects have been arrested after a Concord land parcel was allegedly stolen through deed fraud and sold to an unsuspecting buyer, CBS News reports. The Natural Resources Commission is accepting letters of interest through August 21 for a vacancy on the Warner's Pond Management Co…

City Contractor Begins Roadway Paving Work Across Cambridge

City contractor Newport Construction began roadway milling and paving work across Cambridge the week of July 20, city officials confirmed. The Department of Public Works also flagged its next Pop-Up Recycle Center event for Wednesday, July 29, the fifth of ten planned for 2026. Meanwhil…