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See all homes sold in Middlesex County, June 23 to June 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from June 23 to June 29. There were 468 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,170-square-foot home on Otis Street in Melrose that sold for $783,000. Acton.
How to Find Your Hometown Listed Among the Bike-Friendly Cities?
Biking isn’t just a way to get around—it’s a lifestyle that fosters community connections in unique ways. Yet, not every city is equally accommodating for cyclists. PeopleForBikes, a prominent advocacy nonprofit, has released its annual city ratings, spotlighting the most bike-friendly communities across the United States and, for the first time, internationally.
Wright Tavern Concord Massachusetts
Source: Library of Congress – Hudson, A. S. (1904) The history of Concord, Massachusetts. Concord, Mass., The Erudite press. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/05027143/. From Page 6:. “Near the Common or Public Square, and bearing a sign designating its historic importance is the “Wright Tavern” where...
5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, June 30, 2024: Fun On The Fourth Wraps Up
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Sunday, June 30, 2024:. The 2024 Wilmington Fun on the Fourth celebration wraps up its 5-day run. 8am-10am: Breakfast on the Common — $10 — Eggs/egg sandwiches, breakfast potatoes & coffee/beverages — Presented by the Dance Company.
WILMINGTON AROUND THE WEB: The Best Stories From Wilmington’s Newspapers
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are recent articles about Wilmington — published online from June 22, 2024 to June 29, 2024 — that residents should consider reading:. Select Board approves new financing for West Street 40B by Lizzy Hill. Select Board reviews requests and information by Lizzy Hill.
Conservation Commission Look to Fix Flooded Trail
The Hudson Conservation Commission met on June 10 to discuss the recent rerouting of around 200 feet of the Hamblet-Nash Trail in the Musquash Conservation Area with a small bridge. The old trail suffered from flooding, and Vice Chair, Carl Murphy, was happy with the results. “I think it’s a...
LETTER: Wilmington Residents Asked To Take Survey On Protecting Historic Properties
Have you noticed that Wilmington has had an increasing number of its beautiful historic homes for sale, and wondered whether they would be bought and fixed up by a new family, flipped by a contractor, or demolished/subdivided/replaced by large new-builds?. I put together a survey to gauge public interest in...
Replicated wetland takes shape to make way for Ayer Road development
People in Massachusetts have a long history of filling in wetlands—think of the Back Bay, the Fenway, much of South Boston, and Logan Airport. Only recently have people begun trying to preserve and even recreate wetlands. This summer, that’s what giant earth-moving machinery has been doing at 203 Ayer...
Govenor Healey helps celebrate latest grants from Cummings Foundation: 150 nonprofits share in $30 million
Woburn, MA Confetti flew, horns were blown, and banners were waved at TradeCenter 128. Cummings Foundation’s annual Grant Winner Celebration drew 400 attendees, including Governor Maura Healey and – of course – Cummings Foundation co-founders Joyce and Bill Cummings. The Foundation is the philanthropic affiliate of suburban commercial real estate firm Cummings Proprties.
Burlington July 4th Parade
Join the Burlington Community as it celebrates the 4th of July with a parade. The parade is being held on July 4th starting at 11 AM near the intersection of Wilmington Road (Route 62) and Cambridge Street (Route 3A) and ends at the Marshall Simonds Middle School. The parade route will be closed to traffic starting at 9:30AM.
UPDATE: Construction Activity For New Town Hall To Accelerate After July 4
Below is an update from the Construction Project Manager of the Town Hall School Administration Building about upcoming site activities. Consigli Construction would like to provide a project update focusing on the following activities:. Ledge Removal: The project uncovered that there is no existing ledge on the new building site....
Petition aims to save Scottish pine at 821 Mass. Ave.
Marina Popova, a 20-year town resident, is a Precinct 13 Town Meeting member who says she aims to “make our town even more beautiful and welcoming for all.” To reach that goal, she works with such local organizations as Arlington Invasives, Arlington Tree Committee and Mothers Out Front. She has a petition seeking the save the tree in photo at right.
Join the BCAT Board!
Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT) has one open seat on its nine member Board of Directors. The open seat is the Select Board appointed position and applicants with knowledge and interest in community television as well as Burlington are preferred. BCAT is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where residents...
New generational tobacco sales restrictions grab a local foothold
Brookline might get credit for dreaming up the concept, but should the Boston area community’s first-of-it’s kind generational tobacco ban ever gain widespread favor, that momentum will have sprung forth from a handful of Middlesex East communities. In fact, just days after the Mass. Supreme Court in March...
District Attorney Ryan Teaches Campers at the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield About Summer Safety
STONEHAM – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan kicked off the summer by hosting a Summer Safety event at the Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham this week. It was part of District Attorney Ryan’s annual effort to educate children on ways to keep themselves safe during the summer months.
New Town Emergency Alert System: RAVE signup is live now.
The Town of Burlington is going to be making a switch to a new Emergency Notification Service. This is the system that is used by town agencies to inform citizens in emergency situations, as well as for special events such as Elections or DPW concerns. Our last system is called...
Town of Westford seeks feedback on strategic plan
WESTFORD — The Town of Westford is seeking feedback from residents on its strategic plan. The Select Board voted 4-1 during a July 25 meeting to allocate $95,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the project. The plan, which could take upwards of a year to develop, could...
Fusion Academy refuted Andover School Committee's arguments
ANDOVER — Fusion Academy has filed a reply in the ongoing lawsuit against the Andover School Committee regarding two refusals from the committee to allow the academy to operate. Fusion Academy is a private school with over 80 locations across the country that focuses on “personalized one-to-one learning,” according...
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