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TEWKSBURY — Lisa Downey is committed to making sure veterans get all of the resources they deserve. Now celebrating ten years as Tewksbury’s Veterans Service Officer, Downey has been named the Director of the Department of Veterans Services, and is as committed as ever to helping veterans a…
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury primary happened, and the Town of Tewksbury released its unofficial results.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at town hall. Member Eric Ryder was absent and member Jim Duffy joined via teleconference.
America’s first national park is a bucket-list destination for many travelers. The massive 2.2 million acre park sits mainly in Wyoming, with edges reaching into Montana and Idaho. Set aside by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, the park set the standard for preservation of natural spaces …
Labor Day weekend has become the “unofficial” end of summer for most, but for the green thumbed vegetable gardener, this unofficial season demise does not apply to the summer vegetable garden.
TEWKSBURY — At the Aug. 14, 2024 School Committee meeting, Wynn Middle School principal John Weir and vice principal Victoria Cordeiro gave an update on the phone-free schools pilot. The pilot was grant-funded with the goal of developing strategies to reduce cell phone use in schools.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on Aug. 14, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School.
TEWKSBURY — It was approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 9, 1972 when a propane gas delivery truck backed up at the Lowell Gas Company on Chapman Road and accidentally hit a pipe connected to a 60,000 gallon gas storage tank. What ensued was a fire and subsequent explosion that, according to acco…
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met on Aug. 22, 2024 at town hall.
TEWKSBURY — The Wilmington Animal Food Pantry is starting a new partnership with the Tewksbury Community Pantry. Thanks to the efforts of former clerk Jomarie Buckley, the TCP will be providing pet food to the organization and offering its patrons the chance to apply for assistance with th…
As we fast approach the final days of summer, we will soon say goodbye to all things affiliated with the warm weather season.
TEWKSBURY — On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, Tewksbury Select Board Mark Kratman appeared via Zoom before a judge in the Woburn District Court regarding his Nov. 11, 2019 OUI arrest.
One of the best treats of this season has to be fresh, local peaches.
The Tewksbury Select Board met in August at town hall.
TEWKSBURY — The state primary happens in just two weeks, and candidates are preparing to run and potentially serve.
Tucked in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania above the Pocono Mountains, Scranton, a former industrial powerhouse during World War II, earned its name as the Electric City when it became one of the first cities in the country to become electrified.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Economic Development Committee met last week with five members present. The committee was relaunched this year and is looking for ways to promote the town’s potential for investment, whether from commercial developers, residential development, or future residents.
For those who have been considering adding a furry or feathered friend to your family dynamic, but have hesitated on taking the steps to adopt a pet, now may be the perfect time to revisit the idea of pet adoption.
TEWKSBURY — The Town Manager Screening Committee met on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for their first and only public meeting as they prepare to embark on the process of selecting candidates for Tewksbury’s next town manager.
Just down the road from Hershey Park, Harrisburg is a great stop on any Pennsylvania trip. Founded in 1791 on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg quickly became a major trade center and an important stop for westward-bound pioneers.
TEWKSBURY — Some of Tewksbury’s new affordable apartments are now available as part of a lottery that is being conducted in conjunction with the Chelmsford Housing Authority. The rental units, located at 935 Main St., are part of a recently completed 19-unit development.
TEWKSBURY — MassDOT will be performing some intersection work along Route 38 as part of a Lowell-Tewksbury corridor improvement project. According to MassDOT, the work consists of the reconstruction of seven traffic signal system locations along state road Route 38.
TEWKSBURY — Town Historian Nancy Reed is passionate about Tewksbury history. A recent project documenting the significance of the Tewksbury Town Hall culminated in a ceremony in May 2024, highlighting the events that led to the construction of the building, the recognition of veterans from …
In the last few weeks the Town of Tewksbury has been struggling with brown water issues due to the recent water main break.
North Conway, New Hampshire is a popular destination in all seasons, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, tubing, and more. However, thanks to some new accessible trails, you don’t need a backpack and hiking shoes to bond with nature and get in a good walk.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on July 23, 2024 at town hall.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on July 24, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School.
TEWKSBURY — Residents started their weekend with a call via the town’s Code Red Alert system that a water main break had been detected, and were seeking the public’s help in locating the breach. Water main breaks are often detected by a significant spike in the usage indicator at the town’…
TEWKSBURY — The grounds of Tewksbury Hospital have served as a backdrop for many films over the years. This summer, the independent film, Stonegate, is just the latest to take advantage of the historic property.
Nothing is more satisfying for the home gardener than enjoying the first fruits of the season from the garden, which can often be the summer tomato.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on July 25, 2024 at town hall with members Luke Miller, George Ferdinand and Melissa Braga.
TEWKSBURY — Recently, students participating in the 2024 Tewksbury Academic Credit Recovery Program completed service learning projects to benefit their schools and the greater community. For the last few weeks, the Tewksbury students participated in a process through which they collabora…
July is considered by many to be the heart of the summer season. A relaxing time of year dedicated to activities like swimming, baseball games and cookouts with family and friends.
BOSTON — Recently, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $15.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 22 initiatives in various locations across Massachusetts. The grants represent partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators in an eff…
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, July 15, 2024 at town hall.
Wellesley has a large network of trails in its community, connecting open space areas and woodlands across different parts of the town.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a more active than normal hurricane season this year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Already Hurricane Beryl has set a record as the earliest category 5 hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic…
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 27, 2024 with members Nancy Rego, Daniel Teixeira, and Robert Dugan.
TEWKSBURY — The state primary is creeping closer by the day, and Tewksbury has just released a guide offering different options for those who wish to vote.
It seems like hydrangeas are everywhere this year. Blooming pom-poms of blue and pink are quintessential New England, most commonly linked with coastal landscapes.
Many of us have probably been on the receiving end of behavior from rude cell phone users.
TEWKSBURY — 10 Tewksbury students participated recently in an Innovation Pathways initiative between UMass Lowell and Tewksbury Memorial High School. The Engineering Possibilities Immersive Camp (EPIC) is an onsite, multi-day experience which exposes students to potential career paths in en…
TEWKSBURY — The annual Tewksbury water department consumer confidence report is out and residents can feel good about their drinking water. The report, much of which contains language that is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is issued to residents as required by the…
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on June 25, 2024 to discuss recent safety issues at Tewksbury State Hospital. Tewksbury Hospital CEO Amy Dumont and COO Greg Herr appeared before the board.
Summertime is known for its laid back, relaxing vibe.
BOSTON — The Jimmy Fund Walk is marching through Boston once again, raising money towards the betterment of the lives of cancer patients amd funding both pediatric and adult cancers.
With so many great eats in New England, it’s easy to forget that Connecticut is a foodie destination in its own right. If your travels take you south, make sure you take a pit stop to try a truly unique Connecticut dish — the steamed cheeseburger.
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on June 25, 2024 at town hall.
The second floor of the Lowell Senior Center is home to a special exhibit of artwork, some never seen before in public. Part of four art exhibits each year, this month’s theme is “It Is What It Is” and I toured it recently with a friend.
TEWKSBURY — As the milkweed blooms this summer, Monarch caterpillars munch away, preparing to turn into a beautiful chrysalis — a special cocoon where the magic transformation to a Monarch butterfly occurs.
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