Select Board Seeks Volunteers for New Site Evaluation Committee

The Select Board is recruiting volunteers for a newly created Site Evaluation Committee, opening a new way for residents to shape decisions about town-owned property. The town's News Flash announcement Wednesday gave no further detail on the panel's scope or application deadline. Meanwh…

Newton Opens Lottery For More Than 70 Affordable Apartments

Newton residents gained a shot at new affordable housing this week as a public lottery opened for more than 70 units at the city's newest residential complex. SEB Housing began administering applications on behalf of developer Garden Communities, Patch reports. Meanwhile, the Nonantum n…

Natick Issues Air Quality Alert as Wildfire Smoke Returns

Natick issued an air quality alert Thursday as wildfire smoke returned to the region, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor time. The town also announced Fall Annual Town Meeting for Oct. 20 at Kennedy Middle School and confirmed the Natick Police Department will host National Night …

Melrose advances $10.3 million overhaul of Ell Pond Park

Melrose officials are moving forward on a $10.3 million overhaul of Ell Pond Park. The proposed project would add pickleball courts and other upgrades to the park, per a report from Patch, which also covered the city's new online tool for making public records easier to search and find.…

City Confirms West Nile Virus in Marlborough Mosquitoes, Issues Advisory

Marlborough health officials confirmed West Nile virus in city mosquitoes and issued a public advisory to residents. The Board of Health notice, also covered by Marlborough Patch, came as Mayor J. Christian Dumais's office announced Coastal Medical Transportation Systems as the city's n…

Littleton to close in on Shattuck Street traffic island starting Monday

Littleton warns of delays as Shattuck Street traffic island work begins Monday, alongside two town grant announcements. Town Hall said work on the Shattuck Street traffic island starts July 20, with residents urged to expect delays, while CrossTown Connect Transportation Management Asso…

Lincoln Library Opens Second Seed Library, Honors Departing Trustee

Lincoln Public Library opens its second annual seed library and honors a departing trustee this week. Peter Sugar is stepping down from the Library Board of Trustees after years of service, and the library has opened submissions for the Virginia Rundell Award. Three community programs a…

Lexington Wins $10,000 Grant for Event-Safety Barricades

Lexington lands $10,000 grant to buy barricades for town events. The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association awarded the town the risk-management grant to purchase metal barriers for use at town-sponsored gatherings and celebrations, the town announced this week. Town Hall also i…

Library Closes Main Street Entrance for Corridor Construction

The Hopkinton Public Library's Main Street entrance closed Wednesday and will remain shut through July 25 because of construction on the town's Main Street Corridor Project. Visitors are being directed to the Church Street entrance for the 10-day stretch while the library continues its …

Holliston Opens October Town Meeting Warrant for Resident Articles

Holliston opens its October Town Meeting warrant, giving residents a window to file petitioned articles ahead of the fall session. Town Hall also renewed calls for committee volunteers, flagging an open seat on the Conservation Commission, and said water bills will be mailed Friday, Jul…