Library Launches Seed Program, Honors Departing Trustee

Lincoln's library took center stage as town hall and school news went quiet for the summer. The Lincoln Public Library honored departing Trustee Peter Sugar, launched its second annual Seed Library, and opened submissions for the Virginia Rundell Award, while warning patrons that Librar…

Lexington lands $10,000 MIIA grant for event barricades

Lexington secures a $10,000 state insurance grant to buy safety barricades for public events. The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association awarded the funding this week to help the town purchase metal barriers for use at celebrations and gatherings, per a July 16 town press releas…

Town Opens October Town Meeting Warrant, Seeks Conservation Volunteer

Holliston opened its October 2026 Town Meeting warrant and put out a call for a Conservation Commission volunteer, per the town's News Flash feed on July 16. Water bills were set to go out Friday, July 17, and the town continues to promote Holliston Farms Day, scheduled for September 13…

Groton Center Adds Food Pantry Delivery for Residents

Groton Center begins delivering Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry groceries to residents facing food insecurity, town officials announced July 16, 2026. The new service targets a long-standing transportation barrier for those seeking help from the Devens-based pantry. Meanwhile, the Town Cl…

Town Flags Cyclosporiasis Rise as Road Work Resumes Next Week

Concord officials issued a cyclosporiasis health advisory and detailed a new week of road construction as the town's library exhibitions drew steady attention. The town's News Flash service confirmed road work will continue July 20-24, alongside the previously announced Spencer Brook Ro…

Carlisle Opens FY27 Grant Cycle Amid Drought Advisory

Carlisle's Community Preservation Committee opened its FY27 fall grant cycle, with applications due August 14 for projects to go before the November 16 Special Town Meeting. The Board of Health also flagged that the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has …

MBTA to shut Red Line for 10 days starting July 21

Cambridge braces for a 10-day Red Line shutdown as court proceedings continue in a fatal July Fourth shooting. The MBTA will suspend Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street from July 21-30, replacing trains with free shuttle buses, the city announced. Rayquon Brown, 29, of Cant…

Water Main Break Stalls Final Phase Of Winn Street Paving

A water main break has delayed the final phase of Burlington's Winn Street paving project, complicating a repair effort town officials are tracking closely on a dedicated progress page. East Middlesex Mosquito Control announced spraying activity across Burlington this month, while Burli…

MBTA Suspends Red Line Service for 10 Days Starting July 21

MBTA to suspend Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days starting July 21. Belmont's Town Hall this week flagged the shutdown alongside a temporary closure of the town skating rink over humidity control issues, while the School Committee announced it had ratified con…

Bedford Plans Summer Biergarten as Fire Station Forum Nears

Bedford's Select Board is inviting residents to a Town Common Biergarten as officials advance talks on the former fire station site. The Town Manager's Office announced the community gathering featuring music, food, and beer, while a virtual public forum on the future of 55 The Great Ro…