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Burlington Holds Mental Health Awareness Night Amid Water-Use Notice

Burlington residents came together for a mental health awareness night as the town flagged a summer water-use notice. The town's "You Are Not Alone" event drew residents together in a show of community support, according to a town news post, while Burlington Public Schools recognized Ma…

Billerica Library Hosts WBZ's Eric Fisher for Weather Talk Tonight

Billerica Public Library hosts WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher for a free weather and climate talk tonight at 7 p.m. The program requires advance registration and anchors an expanding slate of free adult events at the Concord Road building, which also includes the Masshire Lowell Mobile C…

MBTA Red Line Suspension Between Alewife And Park Street Begins Today

The MBTA suspended Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days starting today, July 21. The shutdown, running through July 30, sends Belmont commuters looking for shuttle buses or alternate routes into Boston. Meanwhile Select Board member Taylor Yates will hold office …

Bedford Select Board Plans Summer Biergarten on Town Common

Bedford's Select Board and Town Manager's Office are inviting residents to a Summer Biergarten on the Town Common, per a town announcement posted Tuesday. The afternoon event promises music, beer and food, though no date or time was specified. Meanwhile, the town calendar shows a busy W…

Ashland Doctor Loses License Over Capitol Riot Role

Ashland physician Jacquelyn Starer lost her right to renew her medical license over her role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. The Massachusetts medical board's decision, reported by Milford Daily News, bars her from practicing again in the state. Meanwhile, the Ashland Public Libra…

Arlington Human Rights Commission Seeks Volunteers For Open Seats

Arlington's Human Rights Commission is seeking volunteers to fill several open seats, town officials announced this week. No deadline or seat count was specified, but the panel is one of several resident-staffed boards handling civil-rights matters in town. Separately, the Arlington Sch…

Acton Warns Residents To Prepare For Extreme Heat

Acton town officials urged residents to prepare for extreme heat as dangerous temperatures moved into the forecast this week. The town also postponed the free "Kids Concert Night at NARA" featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends, with a makeup date still to be scheduled. At Acton Memorial Librar…

CrossTown Connect Receives $96,690 Grant for Regional Transportation Programs

CrossTown Connect Transportation Management Association has received a $96,690 grant to relaunch regional transportation programs, town officials announced this week. The award adds to a string of good financial news for Littleton, which also touted a separate accessibility grant and a …

Library Lane Construction Complicates Access, Parking at Library

Ongoing construction along Library Lane is complicating access and parking at the Lincoln Public Library, prompting officials to urge extra travel time. The library also announced Trustee Peter Sugar is stepping down from its Board of Trustees after years of service, launched its second…

Lexington Affordable Housing Trust Opens Pilot Rental Assistance Program

Lexington's Affordable Housing Trust opened applications this week for a new rental assistance program serving low- and moderate-income renters. The pilot program, known as Lex PRAP, is aimed at helping town renters facing housing cost pressures. The Town of Lexington also announced a p…

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