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Natick Select Board Approves Suru Liquor License, Advances Johnson School Reuse Plan

NATICK -- July 8, 2026, Natick Select Board unanimously approves Japanese restaurant license and endorses Johnson School interim-use calendar at a four-hour meeting. The board voted 5-0 July 8 to grant a new Section 12 all-alcohol on-premise restaurant license to JXCS Natick Corp., doing business as

Sanders faults town's July Fourth picnic, presses LCTB funding case

Littleton public-access host presses town on debt disclosure and cable-department funding.

Somerville Traffic Commission Approves Loading Zones on Revolution Drive, Prospect Street

Somerville Traffic Commission unanimously overhauled curb regulations at Assembly Row, Union Square, and Prospect Street at its July 7 remote meeting. The five-member body, chaired by DPW Commissioner Eric Weissman, approved all items 5-0.

Somerville advisory committee reviews sole remaining 90 Washington Street development bid

Somerville's 90 Washington advisory panel reviews Wood Partners' updated 418-unit proposal with no competing bid remaining.

Sherborn Planning Board Votes to Draft Letter on 7.9-Acre State Surplus Housing Site

Sherborn Planning Board votes unanimously to draft comments on a state surplus housing parcel before an August 3 deadline. The board, chaired by James T.

Carlisle Climate Panel Backs Consultant Scoring Rubric With Key Modifications Pending

Carlisle's Climate Action Committee tentatively endorsed a consultant-proposed scoring rubric for ranking the town's next five-year climate actions, while raising substantive concerns about how it handles resilience, co-benefits, and timeline.

Carlisle Planning Board Continues Fenn School Gym Review, Seeks Traffic and Safety Details

Carlisle Planning Board defers Fenn School gym decision, awaiting traffic plan and fire department sign-off.

Billerica Finance Committee approves $237,657 in end-of-year transfers, elects new officers

BILLERICA -- July 7, 2026, Billerica's Finance Committee reorganized for the new fiscal year and approved two end-of-year transfers totaling $237,657 at its July 7 meeting. Donald Damon was elected chair unanimously, John Malloy was elected vice chair 9-1 in absentia, and Mary was re-

Concord Planning Board Delays Fenn School Gym Decision, Backs Country Club Permit

CONCORD -- July 7, 2026, Concord Planning Board continues Fenn School gym review amid traffic and septic concerns. The board voted unanimously to continue site plan review of the Fenn School's proposed 16,000-square-foot athletic center at 516 Monument Street to July 28, directing the applicant to

Newton Land Use Committee Approves 14-Unit Thurston Road Housing Project on 7-0 Vote

NEWTON -- July 7, 2026, Newton Land Use Committee advances 14-unit Thurston Road housing development and approves Langley Road retaining wall permits. The committee voted unanimously, 7-0, to approve a special permit for Hillside Development's 14-unit attached single-family project at 93, 103, and 0 Thurston

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