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Lexington Planning Board Approves 49-Unit Clark Street Condo Project After Parking Debate

LEXINGTON — July 15, 2026 — Lexington Planning Board approves 49-unit Clark Street condo project but splits on parking waivers. The board voted 4-0-1 July 15 to approve a major site plan review for a four-story, 49-unit mixed-use condominium at 16 Clark Street, submitted by North

Medford Council Approves $2 Million in Year-End Transfers, 4-3

Medford Council splits 4-3 on $2 million in year-end budget transfers after fire overtime overran its budget by $757,000. Budget Director Bob Dickinson told councilors fire overtime hit $2.557 million against a $1.8 million budget, partly covered by DPW turnbacks tied to long-vacant positions.

Medford preservation panel funds Osgood House repairs, ballfield scoreboard

Medford's Community Preservation Committee funds Osgood House repairs and a baseball scoreboard, weighs a role in the new high school.

Littleton Park and Rec Commission votes to post director job

Littleton Park and Recreation Commission votes to advance director hire, hits snag on fishing dock.

Tewksbury Select Board Sets October 6 Special Town Meeting, Delays Council Policy Vote

Tewksbury Select Board schedules October 6 Special Town Meeting and advances Flock camera legal review.

Stow Select Board Appoints Chair to ZBA, Directs Common Road Engineering Study

Stow Select Board unanimously filled two Zoning Board of Appeals vacancies and directed staff to commission a new engineering analysis of Common Road at its July 14 meeting.

Stoneham Select Board Appoints Three Members to Revive Dormant Disability Commission

Stoneham Select Board revives Disability Commission, names new public works director at July 14 meeting.

Billerica Charter Panel Votes to Pursue Special Act for Recall Election Overhaul

BILLERICA — July 14, 2026 — Billerica's Charter Review Committee voted 10-1 to advance proposed changes to the town's recall election provision through a state special act rather than the standard charter amendment process. Town Counsel advised the committee that the Attorney General's office treats

Hugh Cargill Trust Approves Reports, Weighs Town Surplus as Possible Revenue Source

CARLISLE — July 14, 2026 — Carlisle's Hugh Cargill Trust approved routine financial reports at its July 14 meeting and heard that a roughly $5 million town surplus identified through a recent audit cannot be directed to the trust without a Town Meeting vote. Treasurer Catherine reported three donations totaling

Arlington ZBA Accepts Appleton Street Driveway Variance Withdrawal, Advances Two Addition Permits

ARLINGTON — July 14, 2026 — Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal of a variance application for a second driveway at 355 Appleton Street and closed public hearings on two separate addition projects at its July 14 remote meeting. Chair Christian Klein led a five-member straw poll

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