State Approves Tewksbury Battery Storage Project, Poll Worker Search Opens

TEWKSBURY — State regulators approved the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project in Tewksbury on June 30, according to the town, Patch reports, as Town Hall opened recruitment for poll workers ahead of the 2026 elections and promoted a Veterans Summer Barbecue.

TOWN HALL Tewksbury's town clerk is calling for residents interested in serving as poll workers for the 2026 elections, according to a News Flash notice posted this week, as the town's in-person early voting and mail-in voting schedules take shape ahead of the fall. Town Hall also promoted a Veterans Summer Barbecue in a News Flash posted July 16, honoring the community's veterans this summer.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS "Key Update Released On Battery Storage Project In Tewksbury": A state board recently weighed in on the fate of the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project, which was approved June 30, according to the town, Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/key-update-released-battery-storage-project-tewksbury).

"Tewksbury Road Closure, Detour Coming Up": Devonshire Road is closed with a detour in place, a closure Patch reports will extend until the end of the month (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/tewksbury-road-closure-detour-coming).

"Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of July 19, 2026": The library will hold 22 programs next week, including mini golf for kids and teens, Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury).

"Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Dozens Of Vendors": The town's community market returns this week with food trucks, farms, sweets and crafts, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury).

COMING UP Three town boards meet Tuesday, July 21: the Council on Aging, the Housing Authority, and the Board of Assessors, according to the town's public meeting calendar.