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Patch Questions Cost of Burlington's New Electric Rate

Burlington Patch raised questions this week about how much residents will actually pay under a newly adopted electric rate. The outlet's Patch AM roundup flagged the increase as the town's most closely watched story heading into July 23, when the School Committee and its High School Bui…

Belmont Police Warn Residents About Fraudulent Email Scheme

Belmont Police warned residents Wednesday about a wave of fraudulent emails circulating in town, urging caution before clicking unfamiliar links. The alert came as Belmont Public Schools opened registration for the 2026-2027 school year and the town's ice rink, closed for weeks over hum…

Bedford Fire Station Project Gets Overnight Construction Notice

Bedford posted an overnight construction notice Wednesday for the Fire Station project, flagging nighttime work at the build site as a related town matter moved forward the same day. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council and town staff held their previously scheduled virtual forum on t…

Ashland State Park Death Victim Identified as Lucio Lana

Authorities identified Ashland resident Lucio Lana as the man who died July 15 in an Ashland state park canoe incident. The identification, reported by MetroWest Daily News on July 21 in "Man who died in Ashland MA State Park incident is ID'd. What to know," closes out an investigation …

Arlington Mourns Student-Athlete Ian Sotelo Newhall, Patch Reports

Arlington is mourning student-athlete Ian Sotelo Newhall, according to a Patch report published today. The Arlington Patch AM roundup carried the news alongside a report that nine ballot questions — including a push to repeal legal marijuana sales — will appear before Massachusetts vote…

Acton Man Faces $75,000 Theft Case, Patch Reports

An Acton man is at the center of a $75,000 theft case detailed today in a Patch report. The outlet's "Patch AM: How an Acton man ended up in a $75K theft case" headline was the most notable line out of town sources today, per Patch AM Team. On the town-hall side, Acton's July Municipal …

DPW Closes Glezen Lane For Tuesday Construction Work

Wayland's DPW closed Glezen Lane Tuesday morning for construction between Concord and Draper roads. The town's Water Division also flagged discolored water in the York Road area, and the Wayland Housing Authority filed a legal notice seeking public comment on its 2027 Annual Plan. Town …

Route 62/Elm Street Paving Continues With Detours Through Wednesday

North Reading crews continue Route 62/Elm Street paving with detours today and Wednesday, town officials confirmed. The Finance Committee meets Wednesday, July 22, followed by a virtual Board of Health meeting Thursday, July 23, and the Hillview Commission on Wednesday, July 29. On the …

New Affordable Apartments Open Applications At West Newton Armory

A new affordable-housing opportunity opened at the redeveloped West Newton Armory as MBTA rail work threatens Auburndale service this week. Newton Patch reports that income-qualified renters may qualify for a new unit at the Armory site, while a separate Patch dispatch warns that planne…

Army Posts $150 Million Sleeping Bag Solicitation From Natick Base

A $150 million federal solicitation for sleeping bags at the Natick Soldier Systems Center surfaced this week. The Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command post highlights the base's continued footprint in Natick's economy. Meanwhile, the town's Community Preservation Committee is…

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