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Four Town Boards Meet Monday as Bedford Weekend Stays Quiet

Bedford logged no new official announcements on Sunday, June 14, 2026, making it one of the quieter days on the municipal calendar. Four boards are scheduled to meet Monday evening — the Taxation Aid Committee, the Board of Health, the Finance Committee as Appointing Authority, and the …

Ayer Sets June 30 Tax Taking; Homeowners Urged to Pay Now

A June 30 tax-taking deadline is the sharpest item on Ayer's calendar this Sunday, with the Office of the Collector of Taxes scheduling a noon proceeding at Town Hall for properties carrying unpaid balances — residents have roughly two weeks to act. Mandatory water restrictions imposed …

Mindess Elementary Luau Set for Wednesday as Library Programs Fill the Week

A light news day Sunday points Ashland residents toward a full week of community programming. David Mindess Elementary School holds its annual community Luau on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., the same day the Select Board convenes for its regular meeting and an executive session.…

Town Clerk Hours Shift June 15–18; Conservation Commission Meets Monday

Adjusted Town Clerk hours and a Conservation Commission virtual meeting headline a quiet Sunday in Ashby. The Town Clerk's office will operate on modified hours June 15 through 18 — exact times posted at ci.ashby.ma.us — while the Conservation Commission convenes online Monday, June 16,…

Arlington Formally Adopts Comprehensive Plan to Steer Next Decade of Growth

Arlington entered a new planning era this week as town officials formally adopted a comprehensive land-use and growth plan and moved into implementation, per Arlington Patch's headline "Arlington Adopts New Comprehensive Plan To Guide Growth Through The Next Decade." The school district…

Acton Fire Department Adds New Recruit as Public Meeting Week Begins

Acton enters a busy civic week with a new firefighter joining the department, per Acton Patch. The Emergency Preparedness Fair arrives at NARA Park on Tuesday, June 16, bringing free food, family activities, and a look at the town's electric emergency vehicles. MassDOT holds a Great Roa…

Lincoln Library Board Seeks Trustee Applicants Amid Construction Access Disruptions

The Lincoln Public Library is recruiting a new trustee and urging patrons to budget extra time for parking as Library Lane construction continues. The Board of Trustees announced the vacancy on the library's website, asking interested residents to apply; full details are at lincolnpl.or…

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 8, 2026 through Sunday, June 14, 2026

This week's Wayland obituary column lists one notice. Govendo, Barbara L., 78, of Wayland, died June 11, 2026. The obituary, posted on Echovita under arrangements by Miles Funeral Homes, identifies her as a Wayland resident born in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her husband, son…

Wayland EDC Advances Route 20 Outreach Letter and Mulls Split Tax Rate

WAYLAND — June 12, 2026 — Wayland's Economic Development Committee advanced a Route 20 corridor cleanup strategy and opened debate on a split commercial tax rate at its June 12 meeting. Chair Rebecca M. Stanizzi and member Katie Noble Harris described a three-category draft letter to be sent to

Wilmington Patch Posts July 4 Fireworks Guide as Town Hall Goes Dark Friday

Wilmington's Friday news cycle runs thin, anchored by Patch's July 4 fireworks guide for America's 250th year. No town hall press releases, school district notices, or local library programming items arrived in the overnight window. Wilmington Patch published its "2026 July 4 Fireworks …