Athol Library Wraps Escape Room, Duck Contest Continues

Athol Public Library's escape room closes out its final sessions today as the town's summer programming pivots toward new offerings. The library's "Cosplay Ducks!" community contest stays open for submissions through Friday, July 31 at noon, while newly scheduled events include a "Ratat…

Auburn Conservation Commission revokes DPW's blanket wetlands permit over erosion failures

Auburn's Conservation Commission unanimously revoked the Department of Public Works' blanket order of conditions Wednesday after Chair Michael Garland documented erosion control failures on at least two active town construction sites.

Douglas Planning Board moves to tighten ADU bylaw, weighs cap of one unit per lot

Douglas Planning Board signals support for limiting accessory dwelling units to one per lot while directing staff to research a restricted special-permit pathway for a second.

Douglas Rec Commission Approves $5,000 for New Municipal Center Scoreboard

Douglas Recreation Commission approves scoreboard funds and Soldiers Field event for baseball history unveiling.

Auburn Board of Health Declares One Dog Dangerous, Two Nuisance After Attack Kills Greyhound

Auburn Board of Health declares one dog dangerous, two nuisance, and upholds tobacco fine.

Town Manager Screening Committee to Meet Monday

Millbury's Town Manager Screening Committee is set to meet Monday as the search for a new town manager continues. The panel's session on July 27 shares the calendar with the Board of Fire Engineers, also meeting that day, while the Sewer Commission's July 28 meeting has been cancelled w…

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.