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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...
Football starts next week: Wildcats, Redmen and Rams all ready to go
Football season is about to begin for high schools in Massachusetts and Tewksbury High, Wilmington High and Shawsheen Tech are all preparing for action to start. The Redmen of Tewksbury begin their season on Sept. 13 in Danvers at 7 p.m. TMHS then welcomes Haverhill to town on Sept. 20...
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…
Crews extinguish 4 vehicle fires in Plaistow junkyard, officials say
PLAISTOW, N.H. — Four vehicles caught fire in a junkyard in Plaistow Saturday, according to officials. The Plaistow Fire Department said several crews responded to Brandy Brow Auto Parts on 89 Newton Road around 1:45 p.m. for a report of multiple vehicles on fire. Officials said first responders arrived...
Massachusetts City Named Best and Cheapest for LGBTQ Home Buyers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or just someone who saw the words "cheapest" and "homebuyers" and looking to buy a home in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Even though we’ve made some strides in creating more inclusive spaces over the years, LGBTQ homebuyers still want a place that not only fits their lifestyle but also doesn’t annihilate their budget.
No. 11 Women’s Soccer Nets Three First Half Goals in 3-0 win over Gordon
Cambridge, Mass – Seniors Natalie Barnow (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Ashley English (Sheboygan, Wis.) and first year Molly Mascardo (Park City, Utah) each scored as No. 11 MIT women's soccer cruised to a 3-0 victory over visiting Gordon College in the team's season opener on Friday evening at Roberts Field.
New jury trial set for Dec. 5 in Kratman case
TEWKSBURY — On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, Tewksbury Select Board Mark Kratman appeared via Zoom before a judge in the Woburn District Court regarding his Nov. 11, 2019 OUI arrest. According to court documents, a virtual court session was held to review the status of this case, which has...
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.
School committee shows no signs of feeling pressured to make a decision on elementary schools
IPSWICH — The strategic planning committee (SPC) has been developing a cost projection and investment model for key infrastructure improvements that include a new water treatment plant, public safety building, and the biggest expenditure of them all: new elementary schools. But the SPC’s efforts are being hamstrung by the...
No. 13 Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Neumann on Opening Day of Gordon Tournament
Wenham, Mass. – The nationally ranked No. 13 MIT women's volleyball team opened its season by sweeping Neumann University, 25-16, 25-10, 25-13, at the Gordon College Tournament on Friday night. Graduate student Consecrata Rozario (Cary, N.C.) powered the Engineers with a match-high nine kills while hitting .800. THE BASICS:
Women's Volleyball Loses in Three Sets in Season Opener
VESTAL, NY- The Merrimack College Women's Volleyball team lost in three straight sets to the Binghamton Bearcats in the first game of the Binghamton Invitational on August 30th. The Basics. Score: Binghamton 3, Merrimack 0. Records: Binghamton (1-0), Merrimack (0-1) How it Happened. The Bearcats jumped out to a two-set...
Hotel workers at four Boston hotels walk off the job
BOSTON - Nearly 900 hotel workers went on strike Sunday morning in Boston, one of eight cities where workers have walked off the job.Who is on strike?The workers - which include room attendants, front desk agents, banquet workers, cooks and dishwashers - walked off the job Sunday morning at four hotels: The Hilton Park Plaza, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Logan Airport and Hilton-Hampton Inn Boston Seaport. At the Hilton Park Plaza Hotel, workers picketed with signs that said, "One job should be enough." "It is very impressive to see everybody come together to fight for what they need," said union organizer Courtney...
River Hawks Kick Off Season at Vermont Invitational
ST. ALBANS, Vt. – The UMass Lowell men's cross country team opened up the 2024 season Saturday afternoon up north at the Vermont Invitational at Hard-Ack Recreation Area. "Overall, it was a really good start," said Head Coach Gary Gardner . We tried to give some of the younger athletes a chance to compete early in the season. The men really showed their depth. Keegan, Dante and Anthony ran well. The thing I'm most pleased about is the grit they raced with. It was sophomore Keegan Tierney (East Greenwich, R.I.) that led the way for the River Hawks in the...
Police share photos of masked prowler sought in series of Brighton incidents, near Boston College
BOSTON — Photos distributed by the Boston Police Department show a masked prowler sought in connection with a series of incidents in Brighton, near Boston College. According to police, the images came from an incident at approximately 9:23 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of 17 Gerald Road. "There's...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Boston’s Callahan Tunnel
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Boston’s Callahan Tunnel Saturday night, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened a little before 11 p.m., state police said. Paramedics took the motorcyclist to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. Authorities closed the tunnel until around 1:30 a.m. following...
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