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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…

Town Boards Set Packed July Meeting Schedule

Winchendon's civic calendar fills up this week as nine town boards, from the Historic Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals, hold meetings between July 8 and July 15. A Winchendon Housing Authority public hearing on its proposed fiscal year 2027 annual plan is set for Tuesday, July …

Conservation Commission Revises Summer Meeting Schedule

Southborough's Conservation Commission revised its summer meeting schedule this week, town officials announced via the News Flash feed on July 7. The change comes as construction work on Pine Hill Road, first flagged June 29, continues to affect local traffic. A busy stretch of town boa…

Conservation Commission Revises Summer Meeting Schedule

Southborough's Conservation Commission revised its summer meeting schedule this week, town officials announced via the News Flash feed on July 7. The change comes as construction work on Pine Hill Road, first flagged June 29, continues to affect local traffic. A busy stretch of town boa…

Town Hall, library trim public hours for new fiscal year

Rutland trims public hours at Town Hall and the library as the new fiscal year begins. Town Hall and the Town Annex moved to reduced hours effective July 1, alongside unspecified changes within the Inspectional Services Department, per the town's website. The Rutland Free Public Library…

Conservation Commission Seeks Volunteer Amid Drought Designation

Millbury seeks a volunteer for its Conservation Commission as the Central Massachusetts region remains under a significant drought designation confirmed June 9, 2026 by state Secretary Rebecca Tepper. The town's Farmers Market returns to the Asa Waters Mansion on July 16 with local vend…

Downtown Parking Garage Opens as City Reviews FY27 Budget

Leominster's downtown public parking garage is officially open, giving residents new access to the city center, while the school district and library rolled out a full slate of summer offerings. The city is also reviewing the Fiscal Year 2027 Mayor's Budget and has scheduled two continu…

Grafton Raises Trash Bag Fees, Seeks Board Volunteers

Grafton's trash bag fees rose July 1 as the town shifted more solid-waste costs onto users rather than taxpayers, even as the Select Board seeks volunteers for several open board and committee seats. Grafton Public Schools opened kindergarten registration for 2026-2027 and scheduled Chr…

Fitchburg Fire Department adjusts engine staffing amid budget strain

Fitchburg's fire department shifts engine staffing amid budget strain, while city opens playground redesign to public input. The Fitchburg Fire Department said it is adjusting its engine staffing model to balance service delivery with long-term financial sustainability amid ongoing budg…

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