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New Marshall Simonds Principal Values Belonging, Sense of Team
There’s a new school administrator in town, and he’s ready to hit the ground running. Tim McMahon took the reins from six-year Marshall Simonds Middle School principal, Cari Perchase, following her departure to another district this July. A Burlington resident and educator of 22 years, Tim comes to Marshall Simonds with experience as a middle and high school teacher and, most recently, principal of North Middlesex Regional High School.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during one of Revolutionary War’s 1st battles
CONCORD, Mass. — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War.
Authorities release name of 68-year-old man who died after going missing at Long Pond
BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Lakeville Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 68-year-old man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Saturday, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Massachusetts Environmental Police were on scene conducting routine patrols and were notified that a man had been reported missing...
Fenton man charged following brawl in Shrewsbury bowling alley parking lot
SHREWSBURY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Fenton man is facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into two cruisers and striking a police officer in the face as he tried to flee following a brawl involving about 10 people Saturday evening in a bowling alley parking lot. Shrewsbury Police said...
Karen Read supporters' lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons, report says
Authorities are investigating lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons at homes of supporters of high-profile murder defendant Karen Read, according to a report by NBC Boston. Three people were identified by the news outlet as having their properties damaged, two of which have filed police reports. In the news report published...
Holy Cross Promote Castan Sommer to Associate Head Coach
Holy Cross have promoted Castan Sommer to associate head coach, the team announced Thursday. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Shrewsbury, Mass., Sommer served as an assistant coach with Holy Cross for the past three seasons. Prior to getting into coaching, Sommer enjoyed parts of two seasons as a pro - suiting up in the ECHL and Sweden. Before turning pro, Sommer played four seasons with the Crusaders, collecting 64 points in 148 career games. Having retired in 2017, Sommer got into coaching right away, joining the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) as an assistant coach prior...
Kamala Harris visits Provincetown, raises more than $2 million for campaign
PROVINCETOWN - Vice President Kamala Harris landed at Joint Base Cape Cod Saturday before heading to Provincetown for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument. Video taken by an attendee shows a packed crowd of people who paid top dollar to support the Biden-Harris campaign. Organizers say the event raised more than $2 million. "It was a great joyous atmosphere, everybody was very, very excited to see such turnout of our elected officials supporting each other and supporting the future of the country," said Provincetown resident Tara Sandler. She is proud of her little town at the tip of Cape...
Select Board approves new price for recycling items
WILMINGTON — Wilmington DPW Director Jamie Magaldi came before the Select Board to discuss a recommendation that the town increase the cost for residents for the recycling of white goods and Cathode Ray Tubes from $10 to $25. Town Manager Eric Slagle mentioned that the board had previously asked...
Select Board invites residents to comment on Olin proposal by Aug. 1 deadline
WILMINGTON — The Select Board’s agenda for Monday, July 15 pertained to a request for a one-day license, requests for the use of town spaces, signing the election warrant, and communications. The board voted in favor of a request from Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant and Code 1 BBQ...
Jesse Burkett softball all-stars get special send-off to Little League World Series
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Jesse Burkett softball team is officially off to Connecticut for regional play, hoping to advance in the Little League World Series. The all-star team will begin play Sunday in Bristol, after winning the state championship last weekend. The team was joined by family, friends and...
Planning Board Addresses Signage Regulations & Menu Board Proposals
The Planning Board met last night with all members present. There were no committee reports. In her Town Planner’s report, Community/Economic Development Planner Alexandra Lowder advised the board that the 792 Main Street applicant for Site Plan Review, Land Disturbance Permit, and Sign Special Permit has requested continuance to the next Planning Board Meeting, August 19th. Jonathan Ciampa will not be present for the August 19th meeting as he will be visiting his new grandson. Congratulations Jon!
Wilmington Police Department To Host 1st Annual Golf Tournament On September 30, Will Benefit ‘Cops For Kids With Cancer’
WILMINGTON, MA — The NEPBA Local 1 Patrolman’s Union is pleased to announce its first annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut. This event is open to all community members, golfers, and non-golfers. Family members and friends are invited...
Wilmington 9U team beats Reading: Rockets suffer first loss of season in thriller against Wildcats
The Wilmington 9U Bay State baseball team defeated the Reading Red team last night at Boutwell Field, 8-7. It was Reading’s first loss of the season. Wyatt Grossman started on the mound for Wilmington and pitched 4.2 innings. He struck out six and made a great diving play off the mound for a big out.
Mass. denies request to dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
A request to dump 1.1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay was rejected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Thursday, according to a Boston-based environmental group. The wastewater would’ve come from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which was closed by an energy company called Holtec...
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