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Billerica Library Sets Ice Cream Social, Birdfeeding Talk This Week

Billerica Public Library rolls out two free community events this week, an ice cream social and a birding talk. The Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library will host an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m., followed by "Mass Audubon Joys of Birdfeeding" on Thursday, Ju…

Belmont School Committee Ratifies Contracts With Teachers Union

Belmont's School Committee finalized new contracts with the teachers union after a long bargaining process, while a tree removal was delayed for wildlife. The Belmont School Committee approved ratified contracts with the Belmont Education Association following more than 19 months of neg…

Bedford Board Calendar Fills With Four Meetings This Week

Bedford's town boards convene for a packed week starting Monday, July 27, with the Select Board holding its 2026 Goal Setting Meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the Reed Room. The Board of Health and Fire Station Building Committee also meet Monday, followed by the Council on Aging Board on Tuesda…

Library's Woodland West Branch Returns To Normal Hours

Arlington Public Library's Woodland West Branch has resumed normal operating hours, the library announced this week, while community chatter dominated an otherwise light news day. Arlington Patch aggregated resident opinions on shared park etiquette, urging leashed dogs and trail courte…

Acton Names Douglas Sturniolo New Police Chief

Acton has a new police chief as Douglas Sturniolo was appointed to lead the department, the town announced this week. The move comes alongside a postponed NARA Summer Concert Series kids show featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends, with organizers promising a makeup date later this season. Mea…

West Nile Virus Detected In Marlborough Mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough, and the city's Board of Health is urging residents to take precautions. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed the finding as mosquito season peaks in the city, prompting the local health notice. …

Natick's Freedom Team Responds To Rise In Hate Incidents

Natick's Freedom Team is stepping up its response as the town sees a rise in reported hate incidents, Natick Patch reports. The town's News Flash confirms 2026 roadway improvement work resumes the week of July 27, and crews began demolishing the Charles River Dam spillway on July 23 wit…

Lexington Woman Charged With Wire Fraud in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme

A Lexington woman faces federal wire fraud charges in an alleged $10 million Ponzi scheme that burned roughly 200 investors. Barbara Hirshfield, 83, is due for an initial federal court appearance on five wire fraud counts, according to Townhall's "Massachusetts Woman Charged in $10 Mill…

Reading Launches Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge For Kids

Reading is rolling out the free Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge for kids this summer, town officials announced this week. The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is also running truck-mounted spraying across town to control mosquito populations, and Town Hall is asking reside…

Newton Library Hosts "Poop Museum" Science Saturday For Kids

Newton Free Library hosts a "Poop Museum" science program for kids Saturday morning as Patch flags possible changes to the city's overnight parking rules. Susie Maguire of the Poop Museum leads Science Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon on July 25, one of five library programs that day incl…

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