Shrewsbury Names Members To New Master Plan Steering Committee

Shrewsbury named residents to a new Master Plan Steering Committee this week, a panel that will help shape the town's growth priorities for years to come. The Select Board also approved a new three-way stop at Harrington Avenue and Old Mill Road to improve safety, while students from Sh…

State Officials Examine E-Bike Safety Rules Amid Rising Crashes

State officials weigh new e-bike safety measures as crashes and injuries rise across Massachusetts. Police, doctors, and state officials are reviewing whether current e-bike rules match the vehicles' growing popularity, according to a report from Northborough Patch published Friday, Jul…

Millbury Rolls Out Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury launches a new digital literacy program for seniors as summer winds down toward the new school year. The town's News Flash announced GetSetUp, a platform letting older adults learn live and on-demand alongside peers, aimed at boosting digital comfort among residents. Meanwhile,…

Library Adds Pop-Up Storytime, August Craft Programs

Leominster's library rolls out fresh summer programming as August approaches, while the city and schools stick to ongoing infrastructure and enrollment matters. A pop-up storytime hits the library Friday, July 31, followed by an August 3-4 run of craft programs including Light-up Campin…

Senior Center Entrance Closes For Ramp Work Through August

Grafton's Senior Center front entrance closed for ramp construction, with reopening expected by the end of August. The town also continues recruiting volunteers for its new Community Liaison program and the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, while mosquito spraying is set for Augus…

Fitchburg Library Hosts Rainbow Loom Craft Session Friday

Fitchburg's library rounds out a quiet stretch with a hands-on kids' craft session this week. The Fitchburg Public Library will host "Rainbow Loom Water Bottle Charms" on Friday, July 31, giving young patrons a chance to make charm accessories as part of its summer programming lineup. E…

Grafton Library Trustees Approve Child Safety Policy, Cover $14,177 Budget Overage

Grafton Library Trustees adopted an updated child safety policy allowing seventh graders to use the library unaccompanied, approved a $14,176.99 draw on state aid to cover a personnel budget overage, and passed an updated meeting room policy at their July 29 meeting.

Gardner Finance Committee Advances Year-End Transfers and Blue Star Parking Waiver

Gardner's Finance Committee cleared a dozen items in a single session Wednesday, sending FY2026 year-end closeout transfers and a slate of other measures to the full council.

Douglas Master Plan Committee Approves Three Chapters, Sets September Completion Deadline

Douglas Master Plan Committee votes to approve four draft chapters in single session.

Lake Quinsigamond Commission Approves $17,000 Lotus Removal Contract, Tree Clearance, and Two Fall Regattas

Shrewsbury's Lake Quinsigamond Commission approved more than $20,000 in lake treatments and cleared two fall rowing events at its July 29 meeting.