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Concord’s Minute Man park designated ‘endangered historic site’ ahead of private jet airfield expansion
The Minute Man National Park and Walden Pond in Concord were ranked among 2024’s most endangered historic sites as the proposed expansion of a private jet airfield could increase nearby noise and emissions. In a ceremony at Old Manse in Concord Wednesday, leaders from the National Trust for Historic...
Light rain, calmer weather Wednesday, summer sizzle on the way
We're on the back edge of cloudy-skies and rain, but the sea breeze means another day of cooler conditions in the 50s at the coast. The afternoon will features sun, which helps areas across MetroWest and Middlesex County, touch the upper 50s and near 60°. Wednesday night will be...
Greater Gardner gearing up for fun summer concerts - see who's playing and where
There’s music in the air around Greater Gardner – at least there soon will be. Several communities will be hosting a series of summer concerts, with musical acts ranging from Billy Joel and Beatles tribute bands, country-and-western performers, and popular local favorites. Expect a rocking start at Monument Park on June 22 as the...
Serious crash with injuries in Chelmsford shuts I-495
A serious car crash has shut down Interstate 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, police said. The crash went into the woods off the highway, which was shut down in both directions for a medical helicopter to respond to the scene, according to Massachusetts State Police. A badly damaged crashed...
Police blotter: A round-up of recent police activity in Nashua resulting in arrests
The following incident reports were provided by Nashua Police Department detailing recent crimes and arrests. Those charged are considered innocent until proven guilty following due process of the law. On April 28, 2024, at 9:11 p.m., the Nashua Police Department arrested Stephen Welch, 35, of 5 Howard St., Nashua, for...
Concord Town Meeting members pressure school committee to rename middle school
Concord Town Meeting members overwhelmingly voted in favor of renaming the middle school after a Black woman and Civil War era abolitionist Ellen Garrison. Hundreds of Town Meeting members in the majority-white town raised their hand in favor of the Garrison name during a community-wide meeting on Tuesday night. The symbolic two-thirds vote for Garrison — as well as a statement by the Town Select Board showing their support — was a rebuff to a school committee vote in February rejecting the Garrison name in favor of calling the building “Concord Middle School.”
OSHA investigating contractor linked to construction accident that claimed life of Billerica officer
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday confirmed that it has launched an investigation into a general contractor linked to a construction accident that claimed the life of a beloved Billerica police officer last week.
Editorial: Benefits of police body cameras well worth the expense
In the nationwide atmosphere of heightened scrutiny on the performance of police officers, the Lowell Police Department launched a body-camera pilot program last April that equipped 30 officers – 10 on each shift – with those devices. As part of this initial introduction, then-interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner...
Snow Removal Bylaw Seeks to Promote ‘Gradual Cultural Shift’
Article 34 petitioner is exploring volunteer program with Scouts and will offer a waiver amendment on Monday. My name is Kyle Parker and I am the petitioner for Article 34 at Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 6. I would like to provide additional information on the article and to respond to some common questions/concerns that have been raised by residents.
Nashua’s weather for Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 58
Click below for Rick’s exclusive videocast. For May Day it will be cool with some sunny breaks with highs in the upper 50s. Today (May 1st): Some sunny breaks and cool. High 58 Winds: Light & Variable. Tonight: Some clouds with a passing shower. Low 44 Winds: Light &...
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