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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 …

Ashland Rolls Out New OpenGov Permitting Portal

Ashland has launched a new online permitting system, giving residents digital access to town licenses and permits. The town announced the rollout of OpenGov, its new License/Permitting Portal, in a News Flash posted to the official town website this week, part of a broader push toward o…

Ashby Conservation Commission Sets Virtual Meeting for August 4

Ashby's Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m., giving residents an online avenue to weigh in on local land-use matters, according to the town's News Flash feed. The meeting, accessible via Zoom with instructions posted at ci.ashby.ma.us, …

Arlington Warns Residents To Avoid Alewife Brook After Overflow

Arlington officials warned residents and pets to avoid stretches of Alewife Brook after a sewer overflow was reported upstream in Cambridge. The town also launched a weeklong roadway survey using new technology to help prioritize future pavement and infrastructure repairs, a move Arling…

Wakefield Man Faces Drug, Gun Charges After State Police Bust

A Wakefield man faces a lengthy list of drug and firearms charges after a state police bust turned up a massive quantity of contraband. Woburn Patch reported the case in a story headlined "Wakefield Man Had Massive Quantity Of Drugs, Guns, State Police Say," describing an investigation …

Townsend Tax Bills Due Monday, August 3

Townsend property owners face a fast-approaching deadline as the town's next real estate tax payment comes due Monday, August 3, per a notice from the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through the end of August, limiting in-person payment windows for …

Sudbury Attorney Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Hall of Fame

A Sudbury attorney earned statewide recognition this week as the town pushed forward on facilities hiring and property planning. Sudbury Patch reports "Sudbury Lawyer Inducted Into MA Lawyers Hall Of Fame," honoring resident Christopher Kenney's induction into the Massachusetts Lawyers …

Library Hosts Summer Beach Party Concert With Dave Rudolf

Wilmington's library brought summer vibes downtown with a Wednesday evening outdoor concert as regional headlines swirled around town. The Wilmington Public Library hosted singer-songwriter Dave Rudolf for a free Summer Beach Party concert on its outdoor patio starting at 6 p.m., part o…

Flash Flood Watch Issued For Weston Region

A Flash Flood Watch brought warnings of dangerous, potentially "life-threatening" flooding to the Weston area this week amid tropical downpours. Weston Patch's "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA: See Latest Forecast" flagged the risk for parts of Massachuse…

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