Tewksbury
LATEST NEWS
Chelmsford Teen Charged with Armed Robbery in Tewksbury Vape Cartridge Sale Gone Wrong
A 19-year-old from Chelmsford, Isaiah Polston, has been charged with armed robbery and related offenses for an incident that occurred last December. Polston allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint who was attempting to purchase vape cartridges, as reported by the Tewksbury Police Department. According to a press release cited by MassLive, the victim claimed he was dragged by a car, leading to bruises and scrapes, after the robbery took place around 6:15 p.m. on Pratt Street in Tewksbury.
Carnation Drive Residents Experience a Farmer’s Market
Residents living at Carnation Drive, here in Tewksbury, were given the opportunity to partake in their very own farmer’s market. A few months back, Melissa Maniscalco, Exec. Director of the Tewksbury Housing Authority was approached by Makayla Clougherty from the Merrimack Valley Food Bank with an idea to offer the residents an assortment of fruits and vegetables free of charge. On June 20th, that idea happened to the delight of all involved. Makayla and her staff arrived around noon at the Community Center, and with the generous help of the TJX Foundation the produce was unloaded, displayed and the “shopping” began. Residents were given shopping bags and with help and assistance from TJX interns, they were able to pick out their favorite items and there was a lot to pick from.
Bulgarian Community Seeking a Permanent House of Worship
For years, the local Bulgarian community hasn’t had a house of worship to call its own. “It’s kind of killing all the efforts throughout all the generations that Bulgarians had put into preserving the faith and passing it on,” said Maria Rahneva. “It’s not only faith … the church plays a huge role in the upbringing of the next generation, [in] preserving the literature and passing on values, and there’s no place right now.”
Bacci thwarted in attempt to block FinCom reappointment
READING – While Karen Herrick’s removal from the Killam School Building Committee commanded most of the attention last week, another volunteer appointment issue was almost as messy. On Tuesday, June 25, Select Board chair Carlo Bacci attempted to prevent Finance Committee member Joe Carnahan’s reappointment to the committee...
Man charged with stealing food from Burger King drive thru customer, exposing himself in area backyard
A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole food from a Burger King drive thru customer, fled the scene and then exposed himself while in an area backyard. Reading police said they received a call around 10:20 p.m. for reports of a man causing a disturbance and...
Lowell to Receive $2.5-million HDIP Award
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll visit Lowell City Hall Tuesday to announce the 2024 Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards. As part of the announcement, InsideLowell has learned the Mill City is slated to receive a $2.5-million award. A Beacon Hill source tells us the investment will create 50 new housing units in the historic Hildreth Building, located at 45 Merrimack Street in Downtown.
Jerod Mayo introducing element at Patriots practice that Bill Belichick avoided
Since Robert Kraft named Jerod Mayo the next head coach of the New England Patriots, there have been high expectations regarding the types of changes he will implement, some of which are long needed. Because Bill Belichick had run things the same way for over twenty years, the idea of...
Investment Platform Buying Lowell’s Business Outlook
Capital Analytics, an integrated media platform that provides comprehensive investment knowledge to external investors and the global business community, is shining a spotlight on the Mill City. On Monday the site published an interview with Lowell Mayor Danny Rourke. As part of the discussion, Capital Analytics and Mayor Rourke focused...
4th of July in Lowell from L’Etoile
4th of July in Lowell – (PIP #37) A 4th of July throwback announcing an honor roll dedication, advertising an evening of celebration and covering heat elevation. Times have changed and yet, have they?. Articles below from L’Etoile, June 30, 1944. Honor roll dedication on Tuesday. Next Tuesday,...
New Select Board majority ousts Herrick from Killam Building Com
READING – In a rare Thursday morning meeting, the Select Board voted to remove Karen Herrick from the Killam School Building Committee (KSBC) and replace her with Chris Haley. Was it because of her “unprofessional behavior” as chair Carlo Bacci said, or her email about a drone as revealed...
Homelessness Problem In Lowell Causing Ongoing Issues For Businesses
LOWELL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The homelessness issue in Downtown Lowell is causing problems for some small business owners in the community. Many of them have voiced complaints to the City of Lowell for years, as vagrants in particular will sleep on doorsteps and publicly relieve themselves outside of businesses, actions which have driven customers away.
Beacon Hills may help homeowners whose foundations are crumbling
BOSTON - Homeowners across the state who rallied on Beacon Hill asking for help to pay for their crumbling foundations may soon see some relief.Why are foundations crumbling?Thursday night, state senators approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Act that will create a fund for Massachusetts residents whose foundations are failing. The problem is a natural mineral called pyrrhotite, which eventually causes concrete foundations to crumble - and insurance doesn't cover the costs. The state now mandates quarries to test their product for pyrrhotite."The next step is finding the best methods for funding this effort," State Sen. Peter Durant, R-Spencer,...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.