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Summer Reading Club, Theater Squad Fill Library's July Calendar

Winchendon's week ahead is stacked with municipal meetings and library programming rather than one dominant headline. The Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, and Winchendon Redevelopment Authority all convene Monday, July 13, while the Winchendon Housing Authority holds a public hearin…

Health district issues July public health bulletin for Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury this week saw a public health update and a heartfelt community tribute. The Central Massachusetts Regional Health District posted its July 2026 "Public Health Topics" bulletin through the town's official alert system, offering residents guidance and pointing to Town Hall's up…

Health district issues July public health bulletin for Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury this week saw a public health update and a heartfelt community tribute. The Central Massachusetts Regional Health District posted its July 2026 "Public Health Topics" bulletin through the town's official alert system, offering residents guidance and pointing to Town Hall's up…

Rutland Cuts Town Hall, Library Hours to Save Money

Rutland trims public-facing hours at Town Hall, the Town Annex and the library, citing budget restrictions effective July 1. The library's new schedule, confirmed on its website, cuts Friday hours to just 10 a.m.-1 p.m. under Library Director Kerry Remington, while Town Hall's exact new…

Rutland Cuts Town Hall, Library Hours to Save Money

Rutland trims public-facing hours at Town Hall, the Town Annex and the library, citing budget restrictions effective July 1. The library's new schedule, confirmed on its website, cuts Friday hours to just 10 a.m.-1 p.m. under Library Director Kerry Remington, while Town Hall's exact new…

Conservation Commission Seeks New Member as Farmers Market Returns July 16

Millbury seeks a volunteer to fill a vacant seat on its Conservation Commission overseeing local wetlands and waterways. The town also rolled out GetSetUp, a new digital literacy program for seniors, and confirmed the Millbury Farmers Market returns to the Asa Waters Mansion on July 16 …

Library Rolls Out Juggling Show, Book Group for Summer Crowd

Leominster's library packed Thursday with programming while the school district opened key fall registrations. The Leominster Public Library hosted a Brown Bag Book Group on John Grisham's "The Guardians," a kids' story-and-craft session, and a Circus Dynamics juggling and balloon show …

Library debuts new summer hours, July program lineup

Athol Public Library kicked off new summer hours this month while rolling out a packed July calendar. The library's Monday-through-Friday schedule changed effective July 1, and staff added concrete programming including a "Cosplay Ducks!" contest running through July 31, a two-day "Esca…

Ashburnham Flags Road Work, Water Rules and Board Vacancies

Ashburnham town officials this week issued notices on road work, water conservation and open board seats while the Stevens Memorial Library landed new grant funding. Stowell Road saw scheduled construction July 9, following Harris Road work on July 6, and a mandatory water conservation …

Worcester Sets Household Hazardous Waste Day For July

Worcester will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day this month, giving residents an appointment-based option to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous materials, a program covered by both the city and Patch. Separately, Patch reported that two large Massachusetts Lottery prizes were c…

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