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May 30: NH DOT will have nighttime rolling roadblocks on Everett Turnpike
NASHUA, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) announces that rolling roadblocks will be performed along the F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound and southbound in Nashua to allow for the lashing of a new cable between existing poles across the F.E. Everett Turnpike. State Police will lead intermittent...
For GLTHS Students, All the World’s a Stage
Superintendent-Director Jill Davis is pleased to share that Greater Lowell Technical High School students in the construction cluster recently completed construction on a new multipurpose stage for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell. In December 2023, the construction cluster was tasked with building a multipurpose indoor stage at...
Harvard will no longer make public statements on political, social issues, administration says
A report by a working group found that while the university is not a neutral entity, making statements about political or social issues is likely to alienate students and go against the school's mission. After months of on-campus turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war, Harvard said Tuesday it would no longer...
Takeaways from the Tewksbury Council on Aging Meeting
Congratulations to new COA board Chairperson Donna Bell. With a full quorum present, Vice-Chair Ginny Desmond called the May 21 meeting to order at 3:02. The meeting minutes of April 16, 2024, were unanimously approved, as were the financials reports for April 2024. Here are some highlights from the calendar:...
Marlborough Girl Scout spearheads solar-powered fridge project for public access
MARLBOROUGH — Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people experiencing food insecurity has risen sharply, with one area food pantry reporting an 85% increase in demand over a recent 18-month period. That demand has put pressure on food pantries and human service organizations to be more proactive in...
Mass. teens named co-valedictorians at New York school
“It was nice for my parents to not have to clap for one person, feel a little bad for the other.”. Identical twins from Southborough, Massachusetts, now have more in common than just their DNA, college, sport of choice and major (which might seem impossible). Chloe and Olivia Chiota graduated...
Memorial Day Observance 2024
On Monday, May 27, 2024 Westborough gathered to honor the courageous sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces. Sponsored by the Veterans Services Department and the Veterans Advisory Board, the event showcased marching bands, veterans, civic groups, floats, and an array of military vehicles. Prior to the parade,...
Brandeis Center Accuses Harvard of ‘Deliberately’ Ignoring Antisemitism in Lawsuit
The Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education filed a lawsuit against Harvard last week alleging the University allowed antisemitism to fester on campus. By Samuel A. Ha. The Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education...
Several Gardner roads scheduled to be repaved this summer - find out where and when
It’s one of the minor annoyances for drivers during the summer season – ongoing road work projects that might cause detours and possible traffic delays. In Gardner, officials have released the final list of roads to be paved over the next few months. The areas were chosen, according...
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