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Stoneham wins IT grant to modernize Building Department records

Stoneham's Building Department is set to modernize its records after the town won a Community Compact IT grant, while state lawmakers said they secured $290,000 for local priorities in the new $63.4 billion fiscal 2027 state budget. The town also confirmed its Housing Production Plan ha…

Library postpones summer concert to July 29

Sherborn Library postpones its summer concert to July 29, while town boards keep to their regular meeting calendar this week. The library announced that its Summer Concert, originally set for July 15, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m., featuring the band So Lucky.…

Reading Rolls Out Automated Trash Collection as High Street Reopens

Reading is overhauling trash and recycling collection this week as High Street reopens and the Select Board weighs a budget override. Town Manager Jayne Wellman detailed the automated-collection shift on the town's "Reading Between the Lines" podcast, while crews wrapped a roadwork clos…

Select Board Seeks Volunteers for New Site Evaluation Committee

The Select Board is recruiting volunteers for a newly created Site Evaluation Committee, opening a new way for residents to shape decisions about town-owned property. The town's News Flash announcement Wednesday gave no further detail on the panel's scope or application deadline. Meanwh…

Newton Opens Lottery For More Than 70 Affordable Apartments

Newton residents gained a shot at new affordable housing this week as a public lottery opened for more than 70 units at the city's newest residential complex. SEB Housing began administering applications on behalf of developer Garden Communities, Patch reports. Meanwhile, the Nonantum n…

Natick Issues Air Quality Alert as Wildfire Smoke Returns

Natick issued an air quality alert Thursday as wildfire smoke returned to the region, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor time. The town also announced Fall Annual Town Meeting for Oct. 20 at Kennedy Middle School and confirmed the Natick Police Department will host National Night …

Melrose advances $10.3 million overhaul of Ell Pond Park

Melrose officials are moving forward on a $10.3 million overhaul of Ell Pond Park. The proposed project would add pickleball courts and other upgrades to the park, per a report from Patch, which also covered the city's new online tool for making public records easier to search and find.…

City Confirms West Nile Virus in Marlborough Mosquitoes, Issues Advisory

Marlborough health officials confirmed West Nile virus in city mosquitoes and issued a public advisory to residents. The Board of Health notice, also covered by Marlborough Patch, came as Mayor J. Christian Dumais's office announced Coastal Medical Transportation Systems as the city's n…

Littleton to close in on Shattuck Street traffic island starting Monday

Littleton warns of delays as Shattuck Street traffic island work begins Monday, alongside two town grant announcements. Town Hall said work on the Shattuck Street traffic island starts July 20, with residents urged to expect delays, while CrossTown Connect Transportation Management Asso…

Lincoln Library Opens Second Seed Library, Honors Departing Trustee

Lincoln Public Library opens its second annual seed library and honors a departing trustee this week. Peter Sugar is stepping down from the Library Board of Trustees after years of service, and the library has opened submissions for the Virginia Rundell Award. Three community programs a…

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