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Governor Endorses Ravi Simon In Wayland-Area State House Race

Massachusetts' governor throws support behind Ravi Simon in the race for Wayland's Statehouse seat. The endorsement follows Rep. Carmine Gentile's decision not to seek re-election in the 13th Middlesex District, according to Wayland Patch's "MA Governor Endorses Ravi Simon In 13th Middl…

Interim Police Chief Defends License Plate Reader Program

Interim Police Chief Van Raalten told the Select Board that license-plate cameras have proven a benefit, MetroWest Daily News reports. The debate over the Flock Safety camera network comes as nineteen candidates compete to become Hopkinton's next permanent police chief this summer, foll…

Holliston Schools Post New Community Letter, Continuing Summer Update Run

Holliston Public Schools posted a new Community Letter online July 24, continuing Superintendent Susan Kustka's summer update run. It follows a letter from the Holliston School Building Committee on facilities plans a day earlier, July 23. The Select Board and Housing Trust meet Monday,…

Framingham Man Granted Parole After Nearly 30 Years in 1996 Killing

Damien Lockhart, convicted in the 1996 Framingham murder of 17-year-old Kimberly Bolton, has been granted parole after nearly 30 years. MetroWest Daily News broke the news Friday morning in an exclusive story headlined "Framingham MA man guilty in girl's '96 slaying gets parole," closin…

Patch Report Questions Safety of Main, Walden Street Changes

A Patch report questions whether recent changes to Concord's Main and Walden streets are truly improving safety for residents. The Town of Concord's roadway contractor will expand next week's construction beyond Old Bedford Road and Bedford Street to include Lowell Road, working July 27…

Carlisle Sets November 16 Date for Special Town Meeting

Carlisle officials confirmed a Special Town Meeting will convene Nov. 16 in the Corey Auditorium and cafeteria at Carlisle Public School. The state has also designated Carlisle part of a Level 3 – Critical Drought region, the Board of Health announced this week, and the Community Preser…

Cambridge Launches Teen Night Live Program Through August 14

Cambridge teen centers reopened this week for Teen Night Live, running weeknight workshops and field trips through Aug. 14. The city's Department of Human Service Programs is offering the free program to residents ages 14 to 19 on weekday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., alongside the library…

Whip Katherine Clark Makes Unannounced Visit To Burlington ICE Facility

U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark made an unannounced visit to Burlington's ICE facility Friday and criticized its operation under the Trump administration. Clark, the House Democratic whip who represents Massachusetts' 5th District, toured the site without advance notice and followed with a pu…

E Ink Expands Billerica Headquarters Operations

Taiwan-based E Ink Corp. is expanding its Billerica headquarters operations, according to an Area Development report published today. The electronic paper technology company, headquartered in town, plans to grow its local operations, reinforcing Billerica's position as home to one of th…

Belmont Kids Have Surprise Meeting With Patriots' Drake Maye

Two Belmont kids had a surprise meeting with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, according to Belmont Patch. The Library Building Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 28, while the Board of Health and Recreation Commission both convene Monday, July 27. The MBTA's 10-day…

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