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Lincoln Schools Open Monday With Early Dismissal, Days Off Close Behind

Lincoln Public Schools opens Monday, Aug. 31, with a full day for all students, but the calendar turns quickly after that. A first early dismissal follows Wednesday, Sept. 2, with classes ending at 12:35 p.m., and school is closed entirely Friday, Sept. 4, and again Monday, Sept. 7, giv…

Belmont School Committee Ratifies Contract With Teachers Union

Belmont's School Committee has ratified a new contract with the teachers union after 19 months of talks. The agreement with the Belmont Education Association follows what the district called extensive negotiation, collaboration, compromise and mediation, and was announced this week on t…

Bedford Names Barbara Purchia Citizen of the Year

Bedford has named Barbara Purchia its Citizen of the Year for 2026, town officials announced Monday. The distinction is one of Bedford's most visible annual honors, typically reserved for residents whose civic engagement has left a lasting mark on the town. The News Flash announcement d…

Ayer Library Launches Community Read With Tallamy's "Nature's Best Hope"

Ayer Library launches a new Community Read program built around Doug Tallamy's "Nature's Best Hope." The library announced the selection this week as its first title under the new program, with a community discussion set for Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m., timed to coincide with the…

Ashland Schools Open Doors for 2026-2027 Year

Ashland Public Schools opened the 2026-2027 year Monday as David Mindess Elementary welcomed students back for the first day of classes, alongside a preschool orientation session for new AM families. Town Hall rolled out a new OpenGov licensing and permitting portal for residents while …