MBTA Red Line Suspension Between Alewife And Park Street Begins Today

The MBTA suspended Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days starting today, July 21. The shutdown, running through July 30, sends Belmont commuters looking for shuttle buses or alternate routes into Boston. Meanwhile Select Board member Taylor Yates will hold office …

Bedford Select Board Plans Summer Biergarten on Town Common

Bedford's Select Board and Town Manager's Office are inviting residents to a Summer Biergarten on the Town Common, per a town announcement posted Tuesday. The afternoon event promises music, beer and food, though no date or time was specified. Meanwhile, the town calendar shows a busy W…

Ashland Doctor Loses License Over Capitol Riot Role

Ashland physician Jacquelyn Starer lost her right to renew her medical license over her role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. The Massachusetts medical board's decision, reported by Milford Daily News, bars her from practicing again in the state. Meanwhile, the Ashland Public Libra…

Arlington Human Rights Commission Seeks Volunteers For Open Seats

Arlington's Human Rights Commission is seeking volunteers to fill several open seats, town officials announced this week. No deadline or seat count was specified, but the panel is one of several resident-staffed boards handling civil-rights matters in town. Separately, the Arlington Sch…

Acton Warns Residents To Prepare For Extreme Heat

Acton town officials urged residents to prepare for extreme heat as dangerous temperatures moved into the forecast this week. The town also postponed the free "Kids Concert Night at NARA" featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends, with a makeup date still to be scheduled. At Acton Memorial Librar…

Medford School Committee Bars New Storage for Building Renters

Medford School Committee votes to bar new storage space for building renters at the new high school. The 6-0 vote came after members debated the district's 50-year, $142,000-a-year relationship with the Japanese Language School, which serves about 800 students on 38 Saturdays annually.

North Reading Select Board Proclaims Alex Carpenter Day, Starts Site Evaluation Committee

North Reading Select Board honored its first Olympic gold medalist and launched appointments to a new Site Evaluation Committee at its July 20 meeting.

Concord Select Board Approves Rail Trail Mural, Conservation Amendment, and Dozens of Appointments

Concord Select Board approves rail trail mural, conservation amendment, and dozens of reappointments at wide-ranging July 20 session.

Arlington Redevelopment Board Continues Chase Bank Permit, Approves Two Housing Projects

Arlington Redevelopment Board continues Chase Bank permit and approves two residential projects.

Wayland Variety loses liquor license for a weekend after fourth violation in 14 years

Wayland Select Board suspends variety store liquor license after fourth violation in 14 years.