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Rutland Town Hall, Annex Announce New Operating Hours

Rutland Town Hall and the Town Annex have adjusted their public hours of operation, effective immediately. The town posted a "New Hours Alert" this week on its official website but did not spell out the specific new schedule, instead directing residents to check before visiting either b…

Millbury Launches GetSetUp Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury launched a new digital literacy program for seniors this week, pointing older residents to GetSetUp, an online platform offering live and on-demand tech classes alongside fellow older adults. The rollout comes as the Millbury Public Library keeps its all-ages summer reading pro…

Circus Dynamics' 'Bubble Show' Headlines Leominster Library Monday

Circus Dynamics will bring 'The Bubble Show' to Leominster Public Library on Monday, July 27, headlining new children's and teen programs. The week's slate also includes a Watershed Wildlife nature program, sand art, and drop-in craft workshops for kids and teens, plus adult offerings f…

Grafton Senior Center Front Entrance to Close for Ramp Construction

Grafton's Senior Center will close its front entrance beginning July 27 for ramp construction lasting through August. The town is also recruiting volunteers for a new Community Liaisons program to connect residents with town resources and advocate for neighborhood needs. Meanwhile, Graf…

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…

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