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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.
Town of Westford seeks feedback on strategic plan
WESTFORD — The Town of Westford is seeking feedback from residents on its strategic plan. The Select Board voted 4-1 during a July 25 meeting to allocate $95,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the project. The plan, which could take upwards of a year to develop, could...
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...
Homelessness in Worcester County increases for third straight year
The population of unhoused people in Worcester County grew nearly 20% from 2023 to 2024, exacerbating housing advocates’ fears that it could be a while before homelessness in the region declines. The nonprofit Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance recently released data it gathered in January as part of the U.S....
Hudson's highest paid town employee is not who you might think. We have a list
HUDSON — Hudson's highest paid municipal employee may well be the highest paid such employee in all of MetroWest. And no, it's not a public safety worker, town administrator or school superintendent. Hudson Light & Power General Manager Brian Choquette earned $302,436 in 2023, one of eight employees of the municipal electric company to...
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.
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.
Mass. vape shop owner failed to pay nearly $500,000 in taxes, district attorney claims
A Hopkinton man is charged in connection with failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in excise tax in a three year span, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. Ashraf Youssef, 61, was arraigned on June 18, on three accounts of tax evasion. Youssef was the owner...
Andover stories: The Stone Cottage at Shawsheen Village
The small stone building at the northeast corner of Shawsheen’s Bowling Green has been the subject of speculation for many years. But like many things in history, a random name becomes fact over the years, until one day that name is revisited when further research comes to light. Both...
Replicated wetland takes shape to make way for Ayer Road development
People in Massachusetts have a long history of filling in wetlands—think of the Back Bay, the Fenway, much of South Boston, and Logan Airport. Only recently have people begun trying to preserve and even recreate wetlands. This summer, that’s what giant earth-moving machinery has been doing at 203 Ayer...
FUN ON THE FOURTH SCHEDULE: What To Expect On Sunday, June 30 (Spectacular Fireworks!)
WILMINGTON, MA — The 2024 Wilmington Fun on the Fourth continues this Sunday, June 30, 2024 on the Town Common. 8am-10am: Breakfast on the Common — $10 — Eggs/egg sandwiches, breakfast potatoes & coffee/beverages — Presented by the Dance Company. 10am-1pm: Wilmington Farmers Market On The...
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...
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.
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.
Discovery of buried trash around Transfer Station could complicate closing of old landfill
In 1984, when Harvard closed its old landfill on Depot Road and built a new Transfer Station, there were no state regulations to cap or otherwise officially close landfills in Massachusetts. But the state Department of Environmental Protection is now requiring Harvard to officially close the old landfill, and the first step is to determine its boundaries.
Andover voters reinstate original school budget
ANDOVER — Residents gathered June 18 for a Special Town Meeting that led to reinstatement of the original fiscal 2025 School Department operating budget and added Chapter 70 funding. The nearly two-hour meeting focused on the Andover Public Schools fiscal 2025 budget that was up for a vote as...
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.
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...
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