Maersk to Open Hopedale Fulfillment Center, Bringing Nearly 1,000 Jobs

Maersk will open a new fulfillment center in neighboring Hopedale, bringing nearly 1,000 jobs to the region, the Milford Daily News reports. The shipping and logistics giant's plans, detailed in a July 21 report, would make the facility one of the larger employers along the Milford-Hope…

Leominster to Cut Ribbon on New Downtown Starbucks Thursday

Leominster City Hall will host a ribbon-cutting for a new downtown Starbucks Thursday, July 23. Mayor Dean Mazzarella's administration also posted fresh guidance for residents weighing a home-based business and updates on the Monoosnoc Brook Stabilization Project, continuing a stretch o…

Grafton Police Sergeant Michael Mazzola Retires After 31 Years

Grafton Police Sergeant Michael Mazzola retired this week after 31 years of service, Patch reports. The town's boards stay busy nonetheless: the Charter Review Committee's Article 4 Subcommittee, the Board of Library Trustees' Policy Subcommittee and the Community Preservation Committee…

Hardwick Electric to Vote on Amended 2026 Budget at August Meeting

Hardwick's Montevideo Public Electric Department deferred a vote on its amended 2026 budget to August while grappling with a 14-month rate case delay and a looming $305,000 customer refund.

Grafton Select Board Endorses Road Safety Action Plan After Four Recent Fatal Crashes

Grafton Select Board backs road safety plan and expands traffic committee after four fatal crashes since February.

Northbridge School Committee Seats Fifth Member, Fills Three Subcommittee Vacancies

Northbridge School Committee seats fifth member and fills three subcommittee vacancies at July 21 meeting.

Mendon Select Board Unanimously Approves Six Appointments, Restructures Town Hall Staff

Mendon Select Board approves six appointments and accepts more than $29,000 in grants and donations.

Mendon Eyes Multi-Use Shell Building for Emergency Shelter, Town Offices

Mendon Capital Planning Committee advances concept for multi-use conversion of a dormant 6,700-square-foot shell building at 8 Morrison Drive.

Winchendon Boards Vote to Oppose Return of Crocker Pond Parcel to Original Owner

Winchendon's Planning Board and Open Space Committee voted unanimously to oppose a citizen's petition that would return a 10-acre parcel adjacent to Crocker Pond to its original owner for $1.

Lunenburg Select Board Approves Eagle Scout Shed, Weighs Early Special Town Meeting for School Aid

Lunenburg Select Board backs Eagle Scout shed project and moves toward early special town meeting for $350,000 in school aid.