Milford to host top American Legion baseball teams this month

Milford is set to host some of Massachusetts' top American Legion baseball teams later this month, giving the town a turn in the statewide sports spotlight, according to a Patch report. Beyond the ballfield news, regional coverage from the Milford Daily News noted the Franklin Food Pant…

Downtown Sounds, Bohemian Night Anchor Leominster's Summer Weekend

Downtown Sounds returns for back-to-back nights as Leominster's summer calendar fills with civic and community events. City Hall's Planning Board meets Monday, July 20, while the FY2027 Mayor's Budget remains posted for public review; Leominster Public Schools opened its Bennett Prescho…

City points residents to regional housing plan survey

Fitchburg officials this week promoted the Fitchburg-Leominster Housing Production Plan, a joint regional effort to guide future housing development, and are asking residents to take part in an accompanying survey. The plan, still in progress according to a City Hall News Flash notice p…

Hardwick Select Board Creates Town Meeting Task Force, Appoints Eight Members

Hardwick Select Board establishes town meeting options task force and advances skate park partnership.

Southbridge Board of Health launches kratom regulation review, extends Hill Avenue sewer deadline

Southbridge Board of Health begins formal process toward kratom regulation and unanimously extends a sewer-complaint deadline for two Hill Avenue property owners.

Mendon Planning Board Corrects 2024 Permit Record, Continues Cape Road Warehouse Hearing

Mendon Planning Board corrects a two-year-old permit classification error and opens a warehouse hearing complicated by two member conflicts.

Mendon Conservation Commission Fines Pleasant Street Developer $4,500 for Wetland Violations

Mendon Conservation Commission imposes $4,500 fine after unauthorized wetland clearing at vernal pool site.

Mendon Board of Health Unanimously Appoints New Animal Inspector for the Town

Mendon Board of Health appoints new Animal Inspector and schedules August 29 hazardous waste event.

Hubbardston Planning Board Votes to Prioritize Aquifer District Update, New State Zoning Compliance

Hubbardston Planning Board reshuffles annual goals, puts aquifer district update at the top.

Douglas ADA Commission Elects Officers, Targets Trails, Sidewalks, and Survey at First Meeting

Douglas seats its first ADA Commission, electing officers and sketching early priorities.