DACA Traveler's Detention in Burlington Fuels New ICE Scrutiny

A DACA recipient's detention in Burlington after a concert is drawing fresh attention to the town's ICE presence, Patch reports, even as town and school business moved on routine tracks. The town continues its East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project through July, Marshall Simonds Middle…

Belmont's $32 Million Rink Closure Is Costing the Town Money

Belmont's $32 million rink, closed since July 13 for humidity and environmental-control issues, is now costing the town money, Patch reports. Town Hall confirmed the closure remains open-ended even as the MBTA Red Line prepares for a 10-day shutdown between Alewife and Park Street from …

Rail Trail Closes at Bedford-Billerica Line for Bike Path Project

Billerica's construction of a two-year bike path will temporarily close the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail at the Bedford town line. The Town of Billerica is building its Yankee Doodle Bike Path starting at the boundary, cutting off the popular cross-town trail connection for the duration of t…

Library Trustees To Meet In Person July 22 As Planning Board Meets Online

Ashby's library trustees will meet in person at the library July 22, the same night the Planning Board meets virtually. The Trustees of the Ashby Free Public Library convene at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Event Space at 812 Main Street, while the Planning Board holds its own session at 7…

Arlington Schools Launch Reusables Effort To Cut Waste

Arlington Public Schools this week announced a rollout of reusable materials aimed at cutting single-use waste. The district's news page also flagged open seats on the town's Human Rights Commission, a call for volunteers to join the board. Meanwhile, Patch's Arlington bureau, edited by…

Acton Sets Harvest Festival For September 20

Acton set September 20 as the date for its annual Harvest Festival, the town's News Flash announced Tuesday, inviting residents to celebrate with the local agricultural community starting at noon. Separately, Patch reported that Acton-area voices are factoring into the Massachusetts Dep…

Littleton Rotary sets 22nd Appleman Triathlon for July 19 at Long Lake

Littleton Rotary previews its 22nd Appleman Triathlon, set for Sunday, July 19, at Long Lake.

Natick Little League has opened registration for its summer baseball and softball programs, and Natick Youth Basketball is looking ahead to fall travel tryouts after a season that saw one of its travel teams reach a division championship game.

Natick Little League has opened registration for its summer baseball and softball programs, open to Natick residents only, and continues to offer financial aid and an equipment exchange for local families. Natick Recreation and Parks is running Open Gym sessions this July alongside its …

Woburn Little League is calling for volunteers to serve on its 2027 board while promoting its annual Jimmy Fund fundraiser to fight cancer.

Woburn Little League is seeking volunteers for its 2027 board of directors, per a Notice of Annual Meeting posted July 14, and is running its annual Jimmy Fund fundraiser, "Help Strike Out Cancer," posted July 13, as part of its continued participation in the Jimmy Fund Baseball program…

Weston Recreation Department promotes summer offerings; concert series announced.

Weston High School had no games on the schedule this week, and youth leagues reported no results. The town's Recreation Department was the main source of local sports-adjacent news, promoting its 2026 Summer Concert Series and pointing residents to information on summer camp, Memorial P…