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5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Tuesday, November 10, 2026

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Tuesday, November 10, 2026:. DEADLINE: The Wilmington Memorial Library is gathering coats for Fleece Fest, its winter coat drive! Donations are welcome now through Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Then, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10am to 4pm, stop by the Library to pick out a new-to-you coat—no donation needed! The Library is accepting lightly worn coats for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens that are in good condition (no rips or stains).

Wilmington, MA · 1d
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Target is knocking down a wall to expand in Somerville and add a full grocery area

The expansion of a Target store into an empty next-door building means fresh produce and other groceries to fill a food-shopping gap in Somerville’s Ward 2 neighborhood. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved on Wednesday the expansion of a 92,000-square- foot Target store at 180 Somerville Ave. into a vacant space next door of 34,000 square feet, making for a combined space close to the department store chain’s typical size nationwide of about 130,000 square feet.

Somerville, MA · 1d
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By the Numbers: Question 7 lost, but (most of) Newton backed it

A ballot initiative aimed at bypassing local zoning policies to foster a return of “starter homes” failed to win enough support to pass statewide. Newton was for it, except one of its wards. Question 7 would have allowed, statewide by right, single-family homes on residential lots that have...

Newton, MA · 1d
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Malden Public Library Piques their Curiosity with “The Sheep Detectives” Movie Night

Simra Sheikh and Erica Mugimu also contributed to this article. “After all, life is a mystery.” – The Sheep Detectives. The line to the Maccario room in the Malden Public Library formed around 5:50 PM, and ten minutes later, the doors to Family Movie Night flew open, and people old and young began bustling in, eager to find good seats in the room.

Malden, MA · 1d
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Concerns remain about resident safety at Golden Pond as conflicting documents emerge

Resident safety remains a concern at Golden Pond Assisted Living a month after the death of an 86-year-old woman at the West Main Street facility, according to local officials and Hopkinton’s state representative. High temperatures at the facility and code violations became an increasing issue after Sheila Szczypinski was...

Hopkinton, MA · 1d

CBS Boston

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Eversource continues expansion of smart meters in Mass. homes

Eversource is continuing its expansion of smart meter technology across Massachusetts designed to give customers more control over their power usage.

Massachusetts · 23h

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Tewksbury Public Library welcomes new assistant director Becky Rowlands

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Public Library has welcomed Becky Rowlands as its new assistant director, bringing nearly two decades of public library experience and a passion for outreach and connecting readers with books. A longtime Lowell resident with roots in the Merrimack Valley, Rowlands said she was drawn to...

Tewksbury, MA · 3d

BC Heights

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Newton Farm Commission Could Be Abolished Despite Community Farm Success

Newton’s Farm Commission discussed the continued success of the Newton Community Farm on Thursday in what may be one of its last meetings, as the city plans to abolish the commission. The commission was established in 2005 in order to preserve Angino Farm, the last farm in Newton, as...

Newton, MA · 2d

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After the Storm – November 9, 2026 Cambridge City Council meeting

After the Storm – November 9, 2026 Cambridge City Council meeting. Now that a lot of that national stuff has been settled (perhaps), here’s some local stuff to chew on:. Manager’s Agenda #2. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,452,018.24 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Community Connections Grant to the Grant Fund Transportation Department. [text of report]

Cambridge, MA · 1d

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Tewksbury voters help Massachusetts remain blue

TEWKSBURY — On a night when Democrats ran the table across the country, Tewksbury and Massachusetts voters also went “Wicked Blue,” to quote Governor Maura Healey’s victory rally slogan. Voters reaffirmed support for Democratic incumbents up and down the ballot statewide, and nationally, Democrats took control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.

Tewksbury, MA · 3d

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Natick town government meetings for week of Nov. 9, 2026

A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of Nov. 9, 2026 (Review all meetings & agendas):. Council on Aging Board (Nov. 9, 2pm, Community-Senior Center & online) Town Staff Report – Donna Tarutz, Director Council on Aging and Human Services; Subcommittee and Workgroup Reports...

Natick, MA · 1d

newbedfordguide.com

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Dionne Vows Unpaid Crusade to Rescue Broken MassGOP After Carnevale’s Exit and Crushing Blue Wave

Elizabeth Dionne, the 2026 GOP nominee for state treasurer, is running for party chair after Amy Carnevale announced she will not seek another term. Dionne, a Belmont attorney and former select board member, emailed state committee members Sunday to declare her candidacy following the party’s latest statewide defeats. She...

Belmont, MA · 9h

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Somerville meetings, Nov. 9-16: Parking permits for people with driveways and seeing new school designs

These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website. City Council Traffic and Parking Committee, 6 p.m. Monday. This committee run by city councilor Naima Sait considers issuing parking permits just for car owners with driveways that would cost less and forbid street parking overnight and during street cleaning or snow emergencies; and talks about a review of traffic flows and enforcement practices around schools during student drop-off and pickups. Watchable by Zoom videoconferencing.

Somerville, MA · 2d

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Fixed-location surveillance equipment first installed back in 2025… Mayor tries to calm public apprehension over Flock Safety cameras

WOBURN - Mayor Michael Concannon recently defended the city’s use of roughly a dozen fixed-location cameras and license plate scanners at high-traffic intersections and insists Woburn has instituted safeguards to prevent police abuse of the surveillance tool. During a mayoral forum held virtually last month, the city’s chief executive...

Woburn, MA · 1d

belmontvoice.org

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Stormwater Fund Among Key Articles for Special Town Meeting

Town Meeting members will consider 11 articles at the special Town Meeting opening on Nov. 16, including one to disband the municipal rink and library building committees and another to establish a stormwater enterprise fund. A citizen petition was originally expected to round out the anticipated two-day meeting, but instead...

Belmont, MA · 1d

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Select Board hears financial update on Transfer Station

WINCHESTER - As the Select Board gears up to discuss Transfer Station fees (specifically sticker prices), members heard from Transfer Station Manager Nick Parlee and DPW Director Bob LaBossiere about revenues at the station over the past couple of years. The town managed to increase revenue by $140,000 while at...

Winchester, MA · 1d

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Proposed Costco in Southborough brings sewer, traffic questions for Westborough

WESTBOROUGH — The proposed Costco in Southborough would put bulk shopping closer to home for local residents, but its connection to Westborough’s sewer system has town officials looking beyond the checkout line. The Westborough Select Board reviewed plans on November 2 for the roughly 167,000-square-foot warehouse and 15-pump...

Westborough, MA · 9h

Dino World

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11 Things Archaeologists Dug Up Under Boston During the Big Dig

Stick with us to the end: one forgotten item from the tunnels reveals exactly how early Bostonians lived day to day.

Boston, MA · 5d

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The Groovy 60s-Themed Diner In Massachusetts Where Comfort Food Dreams Actually Come True Daily

There’s a diner in Norwood, Massachusetts that makes you forget you had anywhere else to be today. The Sixties Diner has that rare quality of a place that pulls you in completely, and the only thing you’ll regret is not coming sooner. Let’s start with something important.

Norwood, MA · 6d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Months of Raynham Route 138 construction daytime detours. Where, when

Road work on Route 138 in Raynham will bring a northbound detour and potential traffic delays from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will conduct work between I-495 and Robinson Street from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a community announcement. The work is scheduled daily from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31 and is expected to be completed by the afternoon of Dec. 31. Route 138 southbound will remain open. Route 138 northbound detour During work hours, drivers traveling north on Route 138 will be directed to: Turn right onto Elm Street East. Turn left onto Ann Street. Turn left onto Robinson Street. Turn right onto Route 138 northbound. Signs and messages will direct motorists through the work area. Drivers should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution when traveling through the affected area. The construction schedule is weather dependent and may change without notice. How to check traffic conditions Travelers can visit www.mass511.com or download the Mass511 mobile app for live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information. Users also can subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Motorists can dial 511 and select a route for real-time conditions or follow

Raynham, MA · 3d