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Templeton man wins car with hole-in-one, gives it to wife

A Templeton man's hole-in-one at a charity golf tournament turned into a new car — and an immediate gift to his wife. Western Mass News reports the golfer sank the ace at the Swings for Seniors tournament in West Springfield, winning a car through the event's hole-in-one contest before …

Town Warns Residents of Permit-Related Email Scam

Southborough officials warned residents of a permit-related email scam this week, urging anyone with pending permit business to verify correspondence directly with Town Hall before responding. The Conservation Commission has also shifted its summer meeting dates, and the I-495/I-90 Inte…

National Firm Buys Shrewsbury Industrial Park

A national investment firm acquired a Shrewsbury industrial park, the week's top town news, alongside a school appointment and a pond closure. Equus Capital Partners completed the purchase, according to a Patch report headlined "National Real Estate Investment Firm Buys Shrewsbury Indus…

Rutland Crews Begin Street Repaving, Town Hall Adjusts Hours

Rutland town crews began repaving work Monday as Town Hall and the Town Annex shifted to new operating hours, while the Rutland Free Public Library continues under reduced hours adopted July 1 amid budget restrictions — now open Tuesday through Saturday with extended evening hours Wedne…

Millbury launches GetSetUp digital literacy program for seniors

Millbury rolled out a new senior digital-literacy program while schools finalized several 2026-27 policy updates. The town launched GetSetUp to help older residents learn technology skills, and the Conservation Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy overseeing wetlands and …

Millbury launches GetSetUp digital literacy program for seniors

Millbury rolled out a new senior digital-literacy program while schools finalized several 2026-27 policy updates. The town launched GetSetUp to help older residents learn technology skills, and the Conservation Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy overseeing wetlands and …

Cornerstone At Milford Cited By U.S. News For Excellence

Cornerstone at Milford earns national excellence recognition from U.S. News & World Report, MetroWest Daily News reported July 13. Reporter Beth McDermott's story was the day's most consequential Milford item, positioning the facility among organizations drawing attention in this year's…

Cornerstone At Milford Cited By U.S. News For Excellence

Cornerstone at Milford earns national excellence recognition from U.S. News & World Report, MetroWest Daily News reported July 13. Reporter Beth McDermott's story was the day's most consequential Milford item, positioning the facility among organizations drawing attention in this year's…

Leominster schools warn of First Student bus strike

Leominster schools flag bus contractor strike as parking garage opens downtown. Leominster Public Schools posted an "important information" notice for families about a strike by drivers with First Student, the district's bus contractor, though it gave no details on scope or duration. Me…

Grafton Raises PAYT Trash Bag Prices Effective July 1

Grafton adjusted its pay-as-you-throw trash bag pricing effective July 1 to shift solid-waste costs onto user fees, while the town separately landed a 2026 SMILE Mass Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant that will bring an accessibility wheelchair to Silver Lake Beach. The Select Board is al…

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