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License Commission Approves Alcohol-to-Go as Cambridge Hits Critical Drought Status

Cambridge water rules tighten as the region hits Critical Drought status, just as the MBTA readies a 10-day Red Line shutdown. The state elevated Cambridge from a Level 2 to a Level 3 "Critical Drought" designation this week, while the MBTA confirmed Red Line service between Alewife and…

Water Main Break Delays Winn Street Paving Project's Final Phase

A water main break has delayed the final phase of Burlington's Winn Street paving project, town officials said this week, a story flagged both on the town's News Flash and in Burlington Patch's "Water Main Break Delays Road Paving Project In Burlington." Town Hall also posted an explain…

Library books Eric Fisher for July 21 weather talk

Billerica Public Library filled out its summer calendar, booking WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher for a weather-and-climate talk Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m., while continuing its adult Summer Reading Challenge that launched June 22. The library's MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center walk-i…

Belmont School Committee Ratifies New Contract With Teachers Union

Belmont's School Committee ratifies a new teachers contract after 19 months of talks. The Belmont Education Association and the district reached the agreement through what the town's website described as extended negotiation, collaboration, compromise and mediation, though specific term…

Bedford, MAPC to Hold Forum on Fire Station's Future Use

Bedford officials plan a public forum on the future of the town's former fire station property at 55 The Great Road, coordinating with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on next steps for the site, with the session set for Wednesday, July 22. The Select Board and Town Manager's Offi…

Ashland Library Announces Robotics, Movie and Ice Cream Events This Week

Ashland Public Library packs five programs into three days starting Friday, July 17, library calendar listings show. The stretch opens with an adults-only Mindful Meditation session and a virtual lecture on how Steven Spielberg and George Lucas reshaped the Hollywood blockbuster, then c…

Selectboard, Board of Health Post Agendas for Next Week's Sessions

Ashby's Selectboard and Board of Health posted agendas this week for back-to-back public meetings, giving residents two chances to follow town business in person or online. The Selectboard convenes Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall, with a remote opti…

Arlington Awards $27,000 in Storefront Grants to Five Businesses

Arlington businesses and utility customers both got good news this week. The town awarded a combined $27,000 in Storefront Improvement Program grants to five local businesses, most of them Arlington-owned, Patch reported, while the town's community electricity program will keep rates be…

Wayland set to receive $500K in state economic development funding

Wayland is in line for $500,000 in state economic development funding as committee vacancies raise questions about governance ahead of override talks. Wayland Patch reported that the town stands to receive the money under a major economic development bond bill approved by the Massachuse…

Acton Appoints Douglas Sturniolo Police Chief

Acton has a new police chief as Douglas Sturniolo steps into the department's top post. The Town of Acton announced Sturniolo's appointment as chief of the Acton Police Department, a change atop the force that comes as the new chief begins outlining his approach to the job. Acton Patch …

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