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DPW director says town water frequently tested
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met on Aug. 22, 2024 at town hall. The board discussed the water main break that shut down water delivery for several hours on Saturday, July 27. Chair Melissa Braga said that her goal was to give the public the opportunity to ask questions about water quality, though no one appeared.
New film and program at library: Remembering the gas explosion of 1972
TEWKSBURY — It was approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 9, 1972 when a propane gas delivery truck backed up at the Lowell Gas Company on Chapman Road and accidentally hit a pipe connected to a 60,000 gallon gas storage tank. What ensued was a fire and subsequent explosion that, according to accounts of the time, was such a massive blast that pilots flying to Logan Airport could see it from the air.
School Committee praises goal-setting
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on Aug. 14, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School. Chair Bridget Garabedian opened by noting that the committee participated in a workshop to define district goals. Members reviewed achievements from the 2023-2024 school year and looked forward to aligning goals for the 2024-2025 school year with district priorities and student achievement.
Soccer Drops Home Opener to Wellesley, 3-1
Box Score BRIGHTON, Mass. – Simmons soccer (0-1) dropped their home opener to Wellesley College (0-1), 3-0, under sunny skies on Saturday afternoon. The Blue took an early 1-0 lead, taking advantage of a Sharks miscue in the backfield. But the Sharks remained resilient. Five minutes later Wellesley looked poised to score again, but first-year goalkeeper Deanna Wild kept it a one-goal deficit rejecting a shot attempt by Reika Ishibe.
Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett, Activist Who Fought Bike Lane Expansion, Dies at 69
Joan F. Pickett, a longtime opponent of efforts to expand separated bike lanes who was serving her first term in the Cambridge City Council, died on Friday following a brief illness. She was 69. Pickett rose to prominence in Cambridge as the chair of the advocacy group Cambridge Streets for...
Women’s Rugby Dominates in Season Opener vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, 106-0
Harvard women's rugby made a remarkable start to the 2024 fall season with a stunning 106-0 victory over Mount Saint Mary's. In the game, twelve players scored tries, showcasing a dominant team performance, led by junior Lennox London and sophomore Courtney Taylor, each contributing three tries. Senior co-captains Carly Lehman and Sofia Hilger also made significant contributions, with Lehman scoring twice.
Field Hockey Begins Season at 2-0 with a 3-1 Win over Delaware Valley
HENNIKER, N.H. – Simmons field hockey (2-0) opens the 2024 season at 2-0 following a 3-1 victory over Delaware Valley University (0-1) on the campus of New England College, Saturday afternoon. The Sharks put the pressure on the Aggie defense early with seven quarters in the first quarter. However,...
Select Board approves requests for licenses, town spaces
WILMINGTON — On Monday, Aug. 19, the Select Board held a public hearing, approved a number of requests, and received communications from the town manager and from residents. Justin Miranda, HSE Manager of Covestro, requested to amend the flammable license for the business located at 730 Main St. Miranda explained that the increase is administrative, requested at the direction of the State Department of Fire and Safety, in order to create a 10 percent buffer.
Further MSBA updates for the School Committee
WILMINGTON — During the School Committee meeting on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19, the committee received several MSBA updates courtesy of Superintendent Dr. Glenn Brand and Assistant Superintendent Christine Elliott. Brand presented to the committee the final updated version of the proposed educational program plan for the...
Williams' Career-High 11 Kills Helps Anchorwomen Win at Fitchburg State, 3-1
Fitchburg, Mass.—Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) registered a career-best 11 kills and hit .556 as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon. THE BASICS. Rhode Island College 3, Fitchburg State 1. Rhode Island College (1-0) Fitchburg...
Woburn Man Seriously Hurt In CT Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car
A 38-year-old Massachusetts man was seriously injured after a car crashed into him in Middlesex County, Connecticut, on Friday night, Aug. 30. Police in Cromwell, Connecticut, were called to south I-91 just after 8 p.m. after a "small, white Honda sedan" veered onto the shoulder and crashed in…
Bay Area Marks 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm with Historic Reenactments and Tours in Cambridge and Somerville
History in the Bay Area can look forward to events this Labor Day weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm of 1774. Cambridge and Somerville will host a series of free activities tomorrow until Monday, organized by History Cambridge, the Somerville Museum, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The...
#QuincyQuarryNews Police Scanner Snippets: A Neighbors Dispute And Seven Doses Of Narcan
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. The long Labor Day weekend was off to a curious start per a Quincy Quarry News Citizen Police Scanner Monitor. For example, Quincy police are said to have rolled to beef between neighbors at or at...
Local pet pantry to serve Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY — The Wilmington Animal Food Pantry is starting a new partnership with the Tewksbury Community Pantry. Thanks to the efforts of former clerk Jomarie Buckley, the TCP will be providing pet food to the organization and offering its patrons the chance to apply for assistance with their pet food needs.
WestConn Volleyball Drops Pair On Day Two Of Roger Williams Tournament
BRISTOL, R.I. - The Western Connecticut State University Wolves were beaten by the Roger Williams University Hawks, 3-0, and the Suffolk University Rams, 3-1, on day two of the Roger Williams Volleyball Tournament this afternoon at Paolino Recreation Center. WestConn, which one its 2024 opener in the tournament against New England College last night, falls to 1-2 and will visit Mount St. Mary next on Tuesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. WestConn funior Helen Megson (Lebanon, Conn.) had 18 kills and senior teammate Olivia Monteleone (Cold Spring, N.Y.) registered 52 assists, five kills, three aces, and 18 digs for the day.
Stop & Shop closes first of 8 Mass. stores slated to close by November
Just a little over month after announcing plans to close 32 “underperforming stores,” including eight in Massachusetts, Stop & Shop has shuttered the grocery chains first Massachusetts location. A sign was hung at the Newton store, located at 165 Needham St., announcing the location’s closure for Thursday, Aug....
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