State Regulators Approve Tewksbury's Hillman Battery Storage Project

State regulators signed off on the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project on June 30, according to the town, while Town Hall put out a call for residents to work the polls this election season, per Patch and town sources Wednesday.

TOWN HALL

The Town of Tewksbury is recruiting residents interested in becoming poll workers for upcoming elections, according to a News Flash notice posted Wednesday. The town did not specify pay, training requirements, or which elections need coverage in the notice, but directed interested residents to reach out through the town's official channels for more information.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Key Update Released On Battery Storage Project In Tewksbury" — the state approved the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project on June 30, according to the town, though the review has drawn continued community pushback, per Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/key-update-released-battery-storage-project-tewksbury)

"Tewksbury Road Closure, Detour Coming Up" — Devonshire Road closed to traffic with a detour in place starting Friday, and the closure is expected to run through the end of the month, according to the Department of Public Works, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/tewksbury-road-closure-detour-coming)

"Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of July 19, 2026" — the library has lined up 22 programs for the coming week, including mini golf activities for kids and teens, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)

"Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Dozens Of Vendors" — the recurring market returns this week with food trucks, farm vendors, sweets, and crafts, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)

COMING UP

The Council on Aging, Housing Authority, and Board of Assessors are each scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 21, according to the town's public meeting calendar.