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Athol Library Launches Weeklong Scavenger Hunt Bingo

The Athol Public Library opens a weeklong, all-ages Scavenger Hunt BINGO on Monday, July 27, running through July 31, as its summer calendar pushes toward a packed final stretch. The library will also screen "Ratatouille" on Wednesday, July 29, and patrons have until noon on Friday, Jul…

Milford School Committee Gives Superintendent Consigli Proficient Rating in First Evaluation

Milford School Committee unanimously rated Superintendent Dr. Craig Consigli "proficient" in his first annual evaluation and approved a revised memorandum of understanding with Milford TV at its July 23 meeting.

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Coes Reservoir closed after cyanobacteria testing finds elevated levels

Coes Reservoir has been closed to swimming, boating and fishing after testing found elevated cyanobacteria levels, city officials said July 23. The closure comes as the Bennet Field Playground on Main Street prepares to shut down next week for construction, and as the Worcester Public L…

Winchendon wins fourth straight Mass Trails grant for rail trail

Winchendon secured its fourth consecutive Mass Trails grant to fund rail trail improvements, town officials announced this week. The Winchendon Fire Department also confirmed it is conducting a haz-mat investigation, according to a town News Flash post, though details on location remain…

Westborough Seeks Volunteer For Municipal Building Committee

Westborough is recruiting a volunteer for its Municipal Building Committee as the town also opens Fall 2026 Civic Leadership Academy applications and advances its Fire Chief Search Committee into candidate interviews this week. The Westborough Post Office will host a walk-in passport fa…

Spencer Announces 2026 Herbicide Application Program

Spencer will begin herbicide applications this year, Town Hall announced via its News Flash feed on July 23. The move comes as the town also released its 2026 Summer Concert List and continues promoting the Richard Sugden Library's all-ages summer reading program. The Board of Selectmen…

Southborough Holds Forum on Two-Family Dwelling Bylaw Change

Southborough held a public forum on a proposed two-family dwelling bylaw amendment July 23, a step that could reshape local zoning rules. The town's Zoning Board of Appeals also issued decisions on two properties, 6 Walker St. and 21 Coslin Dr., per the town's News Flash feed. Elsewhere…

Select Board Fills Committee Seats, Sets Primary Voting Details

Shrewsbury's Select Board filled several committee vacancies, reappointing three members to town boards last week. The town also released details for the September 2026 Massachusetts state primary, including early voting and vote-by-mail options, and mosquito control crews are set to re…

Library Director Kerry Remington Feted at Retirement Open House

Rutland Free Public Library bid farewell to longtime Library Director Kerry Remington at a retirement open house Thursday. The event ran from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street branch, giving residents a chance to drop in and wish Remington well after her years leading the library, which li…

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