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Belmont Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Belmont middle school teacher was arrested Saturday on child pornography charges, prompting a district outreach to families. State police identified the teacher, who also worked at a summer camp in Middleborough, as Leon Dyer, according to WCVB's report on the arrest. CBS News Boston …

Narrow Gauge Rail Trail Closes at Billerica Line for Bike Path Project

The Narrow Gauge Rail Trail is temporarily closed at the Billerica town line as work begins on a two-year bike path project. The Town of Billerica broke ground on its Yankee Doodle Bike Path, cutting off that stretch of the popular multi-use trail to Bedford walkers and cyclists for the…

Arlington Superintendent Celebrates New High School Building

Arlington Public Schools celebrates near-complete high school building as reusables rollout and strong 2025 accountability results add to the week's district news. The district's website posted a superintendent's update marking progress on the new Arlington High School building, though …

Acton Sets September 20 Date For Harvest Festival

Acton announced Sunday, September 20 as the date for its Harvest Festival, giving residents an early mark on the fall calendar. The town's News Flash confirmed the noon celebration alongside its July 2026 Municipal Monthly newsletter, while the community continues settling in newly swor…

North Reading Remembers Two Longtime Residents This Week

North Reading said goodbye this week to two longtime residents remembered fondly by family and friends. Beverly L. Sampson, a longtime resident, died peacefully with her family by her side, according to an obituary posted on Legacy.com by Croswell Funeral Home. Diane M. DiChiara, also a…

Vokes Players Open Summer Run of "Over the River and Through the Woods"

The Vokes Players open their summer comedy this weekend with Joe DiPietro's *Over the River and Through the Woods*, running at Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre through August 8. Meanwhile, the Wayland Free Public Library rolled out Transparent Language, giving cardholders self-paced acc…

Newton Library Launches New Monday Storytime Series For Toddlers

Newton Free Library kicked off a new weekly Monday-morning storytime series for toddlers this summer, continuing through August. The "My First Storytime" program joins a packed summer slate that includes English Language Learning conversation classes, two of which have already filled to…

Governor Endorses Ravi Simon In 13th Middlesex District Race

The governor has endorsed Ravi Simon in the 13th Middlesex District race covering Natick. According to Wayland Patch, the endorsement adds to a list that already includes the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. On the town-hall front, contractors began demolishing the Charles River Dam spillway with…

Melrose Patch Readers Offer Park Etiquette Guidance

Melrose Patch readers offered common-sense park etiquette guidance this week, urging leashed dogs and shared respect for trails. The reader roundup, published by Melrose Patch under its "Block Talk" feature, distilled neighbor opinions into a short list of asks for anyone using the city…

Marlborough Device Maker Faces Federal Trade Investigation

A Marlborough medical device manufacturer has been drawn into a federal trade complaint over patent claims tied to its equipment. Marlborough Patch reported that BTL Industries is among several companies named in a new U.S. International Trade Commission proceeding examining allegedly p…

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