West Street Water Main Repairs Expected to Last Several Weeks

West Street water main repairs will stretch on for several weeks, disrupting a key roadway as crews work through the damage. Patch reports the section near the break remains compromised after the main failure, with no firm completion date given. Elsewhere, Joseph "Joe" Sova was named th…

Templeton Man Aces Hole-in-One, Wins Car at Charity Tournament

A Templeton man won a new car with a hole-in-one at a West Springfield golf tournament, then gave it to his wife. The Templeton resident sank the ace at the Swings for Seniors Tournament on July 14, 2026, claiming the tournament's marquee prize before turning the vehicle over to his spo…

Spencer Posts Wildfire Smoke Advisory for Outdoor Workers

Spencer posted a wildfire-smoke safety advisory for outdoor workers and released its 2026 summer concert schedule, though neither posting included further specifics. A Spencer Rescue Squad update also appeared on the town's News Flash page without additional detail. Looking ahead, the P…

Southborough Warns Residents of Permit-Related Email Scam

Southborough warns residents of a permit-related email scam as Flanders Road prepares for a detour tied to the I-495/I-90 interchange project. Town officials posted an alert this week cautioning residents to verify any email requesting building-permit information directly with the Town …

Rutland Crews Begin Street Repaving Work Townwide

Rutland kicked off street repaving work this week as the town and its library both adjusted operating hours. The town's News Flash announced Monday that crews have begun repaving unspecified streets, while Town Hall and the Town Annex posted new office hours on the town website. Separat…

Millbury launches GetSetUp digital literacy program for seniors

Millbury rolled out a new GetSetUp digital literacy program for seniors and sought volunteers for an open Conservation Commission seat on July 14. Millbury Public Schools told sixth-grade families that this fall's Nature's Classroom trip will cost $50 less per student after June's fundr…

Milford Facility Earns National Recognition, Town Preps to Host Top Baseball

Milford's Cornerstone facility earned national recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report for excellence. The MetroWest Daily News, in a July 13 report by reporter Beth McDermott, detailed the citation. Separately, Patch reports Milford will host some of Massachusetts' top Amer…

Milford Facility Earns National Recognition, Town Preps to Host Top Baseball

Milford's Cornerstone facility earned national recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report for excellence. The MetroWest Daily News, in a July 13 report by reporter Beth McDermott, detailed the citation. Separately, Patch reports Milford will host some of Massachusetts' top Amer…

Leominster opens downtown parking garage, unveils FY27 budget

Leominster's downtown parking garage opened this week as City Hall rolled out several updates for residents. Mayor Dean Mazzarella released his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for public review, and the city posted progress updates on the Monoosnoc Brook Stabilization Project along wit…

Grafton Lands Statewide Grant for Beach Wheelchair, Opens Traffic Committee

Grafton lands a statewide grant while opening two new volunteer opportunities at Town Hall. The town was named one of six New England communities to receive a 2026 SMILE Mass Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant, which will fund an accessible wheelchair for swimmers at Silver Lake Beach. At …