Shrewsbury Honors WWII Veteran Ahead Of 101st Birthday

Shrewsbury celebrated a milestone as WWII veteran Ed Randall was honored ahead of his 101st birthday this month, a story covered by Patch. Meanwhile, the Central Massachusetts Regional Health District released its July 2026 public health topics for the region, and Town Hall continues no…

Shrewsbury Honors WWII Veteran Ahead Of 101st Birthday

Shrewsbury celebrated a milestone as WWII veteran Ed Randall was honored ahead of his 101st birthday this month, a story covered by Patch. Meanwhile, the Central Massachusetts Regional Health District released its July 2026 public health topics for the region, and Town Hall continues no…

Town Hall and Library Cut Hours Starting July 1

Rutland trims public hours as budget pressures hit Town Hall and the library. Town Hall and the Town Annex reduced their hours of operation starting July 1, while the Rutland Free Public Library, under Director Kerry Remington, adopted a new schedule running Tuesday through Saturday wit…

Millbury Seeks Volunteer to Fill Conservation Commission Vacancy

Millbury town hall seeks volunteers as summer programming ramps up across the community. The town is recruiting a resident to fill a vacancy on the Conservation Commission, which oversees protection of local wetlands, lakes, ponds, and streams, per the town's News Flash. Meanwhile, Mill…

Schools Open Creative Choices Registration for 2026-2027 Year

Leominster Public Schools opened registration for its 2026-2027 Creative Choices Before and After School Program on the evening of July 8, with officials warning space is limited. The city's homepage continues to spotlight the FY 2027 Mayor's Budget for public review alongside news that…

Grafton Wins Grant For Beach Wheelchair At Silver Lake

Grafton lands a statewide accessibility grant as summer safety warnings go out townwide. The town was named one of six New England communities awarded a 2026 SMILE Mass Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant, funding a floating beach wheelchair for Silver Lake Beach, according to the town's Ne…

Library Launches Cosplay Duck Contest and Summer Programs

Athol Public Library launches a summer slate of hands-on programs even as a road closure snarls east-side travel. The library's "Cosplay Ducks!" contest opened July 7 and accepts entries through noon July 31, alongside Wednesday's "America is Wild!" program at 5:30 p.m. and an escape ro…

Rutland Conservation Commission unanimously backs Dolan Farm conservation restriction for Nipmuc Tribe

Rutland Conservation Commission votes unanimously to support Dolan Farm conservation restriction and advance it to the Select Board.

West Brookfield Approves Appointments, Hears Warning of Back-to-Back Water Rate Increases

West Brookfield Select Board approves municipal appointments and hears warning of consecutive water rate increases to fund a $6.76 million treatment plant.

Oakham Conservation Commission Continues Both Open Hearings to Late July

Oakham Conservation Commission continues both active hearings to new July dates after technical problems and a missing state permit number stall progress.