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Lexington Patch Mourns Privacy Attorney Peter McLaughlin

Lexington Patch reported the death of attorney Peter McLaughlin, mourned across the New England privacy and legal community, while town officials confirmed August 5 as the makeup date for the Town Pool's home swim meet. Friday, July 31 brings two community offerings: a Zoom cooking clas…

Holliston Pushes Downtown Roadwork Start to August 10

Holliston delayed roadwork on six downtown streets to August 10, giving residents extra weeks before construction begins. The town's News Flash confirmed the new start date for work on Pleasant, Spring, School, Exchange, Mechanic and Union streets, with additional street repairs also pl…

Two Arrested After July Fourth Shots-Fired Report Near Beaver Park

Framingham police announced two arrests tied to a Fourth of July shots-fired report near Beaver Park. Officers executed multiple search warrants during the investigation before making the arrests, according to a report from Framingham Patch. The case, which began with a July 4 shots-fir…

Winning $20,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Chelmsford Store

A $20,000 winning Mass Lottery scratch ticket was sold at a Chelmsford store, according to Chelmsford Patch, marking the day's lone new development in an otherwise slow news stretch for the town. Coverage of a Flash Flood Watch and potential "life-threatening flood event" carried over f…

Main Library Garage To Close Four Days For Broadway Work

Cambridge's Main Library garage on Broadway will close for four days starting Friday, July 31, reopening Tuesday, Aug. 4, due to ongoing construction, while the library stays open for normal hours. City officials also issued advance notice of a new competitive grant round through the Co…

Carlisle Sets November 16 Special Town Meeting Date

Carlisle has scheduled its Special Town Meeting for November 16 at the Corey Auditorium and Cafeteria of Carlisle Public School, where residents are expected to vote on Community Preservation Committee grant requests from the newly opened FY27 fall cycle. The Select Board's office confi…

Town Spotlights Staff Behind Burlington's Summer Programs

Burlington's town government today spotlighted the staff and departments running its summer recreation programs, an inside look published via the town's News Flash feed. Meanwhile, Burlington Public Schools continued rolling out its return-to-school calendar, with Marshall Simonds Middl…

Library Sets Duck Duck Goose Program for August 4

Billerica Public Library announced a new children's program, "Duck Duck Goose with Dave Williams," scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, at 7 p.m., requiring advance registration. The library continues its Summer Reading Challenge for all ages, which launched June 22, alongside its ongoing L…

Belmont's Copper Beech Tree Removal Finally Set for Next Week

Belmont's long-delayed copper beech tree removal is finally back on schedule for next week. The town had postponed the work in July after nesting robins were discovered in the tree, but Belmont Patch reports the removal is now proceeding, ending a monthslong pause on the closely watched…

Select Board Plans Summer Biergarten on Town Common

Bedford's Select Board and Town Manager's Office announced a Summer Biergarten gathering on the Town Common, offering music, beer, and food to residents. The Bedford Public Library, meanwhile, continues its Summer 2026 adult, kids, and tween/teen programming while also looking ahead to …

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