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Acton Library Launches New Sensory Storytime Program

Acton Public Library debuts a new low-sensory storytime program Monday as summer programming continues across town. The Sensory Storytime, led by consultant Shanon Stevens and capped at six registrants, targets children ages 3-11 who benefit from a modified, low-noise format, funded by …

Natick To Build Floating Boardwalk At Pickerel Pond

Natick will build a 195-foot floating boardwalk at Pickerel Pond, linking the Oakdale and Wethersfield neighborhoods with new trail access. The town's News Flash says construction on the connector, which promises scenic views and close-up looks at the pond's beavers, begins in late Augu…

New Cafe, Bistro Coming To Historic Wayland Building

A new cafe and bistro is coming to Wayland's historic first town hall and library building, according to Wayland Patch. The DPW will close Glezen Lane between Concord and Draper roads at 7 a.m. Thursday, Friday and again Monday, July 27, for continued construction. Arts Wayland and the …

Town Hall Reports New Progress on ReCAL Senior Center Project

Progress continues at Reading's Center for Active Living project as Town Hall issued a fresh construction update this week. The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill meant to protect hospital workers after a rise in violent incidents at health facilities, action State Sen. Jason Lewis anno…

Beer Garden Music Series Featuring Stroke of Luck Plays North Reading Tonight

A Beer Garden Music Series concert featuring the band Stroke of Luck plays North Reading tonight, per North Reading Patch's calendar. The show comes as the town's two-day Route 62/Elm Street paving detour, first flagged in the town's News Flash alerts, closes out its final day today. Th…

Marijuana Repeal, Primary Reform Questions Head to Newton Voters This Fall

Newton voters will decide this fall on ballot questions covering a marijuana sales repeal and state primary reform. Massachusetts election officials certified nine measures for the November ballot after the Supreme Judicial Court struck rent-control and income-tax proposals, Patch staff…

Raytheon's Marlborough Radar Contract Could Grow to $3.4 Billion

Raytheon's Marlborough-based SPY-6 radar contract could grow to $3.4 billion after a $1.8 billion Navy modification, InsideDefense.com reports. A Marlborough entrepreneur also opened a second local business this week, Marlborough Patch reports, while the city's Retirement Board is sched…

Lowell Folk Festival Releases Full July 24-26 Schedule

The Lowell Folk Festival released its full July 24-26 performance schedule this week, kicking off with Friday's parade at 6:15 p.m. Organizers confirmed the three-day event returns to the city with its traditional opening parade, continuing the festival's long-running run as one of Lowe…

Littleton Officials Schedule Public Meeting on String of Break-Ins

Littleton officials have scheduled a public meeting Thursday at the Council on Aging to update residents on a string of break-ins in town. The 5:30 p.m. session, announced through the town's News Flash service, comes as Littleton also heads into a busy week of public meetings: the Board…

Lexington Partners With Davey Resource Group on Urban Forest Master Plan

Lexington has partnered with Davey Resource Group to craft an Urban Forest Master Plan, with a hybrid community meeting set for July 29. The plan will set a long-term vision for the town's tree canopy program, and residents will get a direct chance to weigh in at month's end. Separately…

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