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City Confirms West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes, Names New Ambulance Provider

Marlborough health officials confirmed West Nile virus in city mosquitoes and urged residents to guard against bites. The Board of Health's warning came as Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced Coastal Medical Transportation Systems as the city's new emergency ambulance provider, and Marl…

Littleton to Start Shattuck Street Traffic Island Work Monday

Littleton readies for Shattuck Street traffic island work and a wave of virtual hearings as the town flags fresh grant news. The town's News Flash feed said construction on the Shattuck Street traffic island begins Monday, July 20, with delays expected, while CrossTown Connect, the regi…

Library Books Herstorian Gracia Collins Rich for Lincoln250 Talk July 20

The Lincoln Public Library rounds out its Lincoln250 summer slate with a July 20 talk on Black Revolutionary history. Independent herstorian Gracia Collins Rich will lead "The Black Experience of the Revolution," part of the library's ongoing series of exhibits and events marking the na…

Lexington Issues Heat Advisory, Wins $10,000 Event-Safety Grant

Lexington issues a heat advisory and lands a $10,000 event-safety grant in a quiet midsummer week. The town urged residents to check on vulnerable neighbors as high heat moved through the region, while the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association awarded Lexington a $10,000 grant …

Library closes Main Street entrance for nine days amid corridor project

Hopkinton Public Library closed its Main Street entrance from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 25, because of continued work on the town's Main Street Corridor Project, directing patrons to the Church Street entrance instead. The library said updates on the broader project are…

Holliston Opens Warrant for October Town Meeting

Holliston opened the warrant for the October 2026 Town Meeting on Tuesday, starting the clock for residents and boards to file fall articles. Town Hall also confirmed water bills will be mailed to residents Friday, July 17, and renewed its call for volunteers to fill committee vacancies…

Groton Declares Level 3 Critical Drought, Urges Conservation

Groton has declared a Level 3 Critical Drought, its most severe classification, as town officials urge residents to conserve water amid dry summer conditions. The Groton Water Department is the point of contact for specifics on the declaration, while separately the Groton Center announc…

Tracing Liberty series sets final events for July 23-26

Wayland Museum sets July 23-26 finale for its Tracing Liberty history series with a Slave Dwelling Project visit. The Town of Wayland, the museum and Wayland250 announced the closing talks, walks and a panel featuring author Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, per …

Old Bedford Road Work Set to Begin as Spencer Brook Closure Looms

Old Bedford Road work begins Tuesday as Concord juggles closures, watering limits and a rising trash bill. The Town of Concord announced that construction on Old Bedford Road, extending from Lexington Road to the Bedford town line, starts July 15, with Spencer Brook Road set to close Ju…

Carlisle Board of Health Confirms Level 3 Critical Drought Status

Carlisle Board of Health confirms state has moved the region into Level 3 Critical Drought status. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs designated the Northeast Region, including Carlisle, as being in critical drought conditions this week, a status that…

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