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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.
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Iced Dunkin Donuts Cup Thrown Through Window After Somerville Fireworks
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,. Some kid last night after the fireworks threw an iced Dunkin’ Donuts cup right through a screen window on the second floor. I went downstairs, but they were gone. No neighbors outside on their steps said anything. I have the dunks order number.
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...
Forgotten gates to the Belmont estate sit along busy highway
Every day, thousands of drivers heading east on Route 7 from Belmont Ridge pass a little piece of history tucked just off the busy highway. It’s sitting there for all to see if you glance to the right just before Claiborne Parkway exit. We’re talking about the long-abandoned gates leading to the Belmont Manor House – today the main building of the posh Belmont Country Club.
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.
Medford Main Street Project Sparks Community Debate on Safety, Mobility, and Sustainability
MassDOT is redesigning a high-crash intersection in downtown Medford; however, their plans currently include preserving an outdated highway overpass whose ramps are the the site of many of the crashes in the area. The plans would also result in a reduction of the amount of space for bikes and pedestrians...
Another Community Day! – Historic New England welcomes visitors to the Boardman House on July 14 for free tours and talks
(Editor’s Note: Historic New England issued the following press release this week.) Join Historic New England on July 14 for the 2nd Annual Boardman House Community Day! With lightning talks from Historic New England staff, dive into the history, preservation, and climate awareness that it takes to keep preserving this 1692 gem. Learn more about historic and environmental resources in the area from Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) and the Saugus Historical Society. At this free event, you can enjoy house tours, explore at your own pace, and try your hand at some family-friendly lawn games!
Portion of Saugus’ Lynn Fells Parkway closing due to construction
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — A portion of Lynn Fells Parkway between the areas of Laurine Road and Forest Street will be closed for construction work starting Monday. As previously reported by The Item, drainage catch basins will be installed to help alleviate some of the flooding that has been occurring on the parkway. The construction will occur […] The post Portion of Saugus’ Lynn Fells Parkway closing due to construction appeared first on Itemlive.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Town Meeting Approves McLean Traffic Agreement
Town Meeting has approved a revised Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement (TMMA), allowing developers to proceed with redevelopment plans for the McLean property. The vote, 192-25-5, followed two and a half hours of presentation and debate, which included two attempts to call the question and a failed amendment to delay the vote to allow more time for vetting and negotiation regarding Zone 4 of the McLean Hospital district.
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....
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