Arlington Warns Residents To Avoid Alewife Brook After Overflow

Arlington officials warned residents and pets to avoid stretches of Alewife Brook after a sewer overflow was reported upstream in Cambridge. The town also launched a weeklong roadway survey using new technology to help prioritize future pavement and infrastructure repairs, a move Arling…

Boxborough Library Director Unveils Study Pods, Expects Fall Opening for New Spaces

Boxborough's Sgt. Memorial Library is adding study pods and expanding programming after its first major interior redesign since opening in 2005.

Wayland Trust Fund Commission Certifies $1.7 Million Library Fund Under New State Law

Wayland Trust Fund Commission certifies $1.7 million library endowment under new state law.

Wayland Personnel Board Defers Votes on Driver Monitoring and Remote Work Policies

Wayland Personnel Board reviews driver license monitoring and remote work rules but takes no final action.

Wayland Conservation Commission Authorizes Peer Review of Disputed Rice Road Wetland Delineation

Wayland Conservation Commission authorizes peer review of disputed wetland delineation, continues three active hearings to August 19.

Wakefield Man Faces Drug, Gun Charges After State Police Bust

A Wakefield man faces a lengthy list of drug and firearms charges after a state police bust turned up a massive quantity of contraband. Woburn Patch reported the case in a story headlined "Wakefield Man Had Massive Quantity Of Drugs, Guns, State Police Say," describing an investigation …

Townsend Tax Bills Due Monday, August 3

Townsend property owners face a fast-approaching deadline as the town's next real estate tax payment comes due Monday, August 3, per a notice from the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through the end of August, limiting in-person payment windows for …

Sudbury Attorney Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Hall of Fame

A Sudbury attorney earned statewide recognition this week as the town pushed forward on facilities hiring and property planning. Sudbury Patch reports "Sudbury Lawyer Inducted Into MA Lawyers Hall Of Fame," honoring resident Christopher Kenney's induction into the Massachusetts Lawyers …

Library Hosts Summer Beach Party Concert With Dave Rudolf

Wilmington's library brought summer vibes downtown with a Wednesday evening outdoor concert as regional headlines swirled around town. The Wilmington Public Library hosted singer-songwriter Dave Rudolf for a free Summer Beach Party concert on its outdoor patio starting at 6 p.m., part o…

Flash Flood Watch Issued For Weston Region

A Flash Flood Watch brought warnings of dangerous, potentially "life-threatening" flooding to the Weston area this week amid tropical downpours. Weston Patch's "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA: See Latest Forecast" flagged the risk for parts of Massachuse…