Leverett voters approve $100,000 access trail to conservation land
Annual Town Meeting approved a $100,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for a 600-foot drivable trail from Woodard’s Corner to the Blueberry Patch conservation property.
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Hadley Fire Department Begins Hiring After Tax Override Restores Funding
Hadley’s Fire Department is accepting applications as the town works to restore full staffing after funding returned through a newly passed tax override. Interviews were tentatively planned for July 29, with a target start date of Sept. 1.
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Team Selected for Proposed Justice Center in Downtown Springfield
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to develop a proposed regional justice center at 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield.
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Massachusetts advances eminent-domain plan for former Norwood Hospital site
The Massachusetts Legislature approved emergency legislation authorizing the Commonwealth to acquire the former Norwood Hospital property through eminent domain. The measure was sent to Gov. Maura Healey for consideration.
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MassDOT advances $9.7 million I-195 bridge-deck replacement in Rehoboth for autumn construction
MassDOT plans to replace both I-195 bridge decks over the Palmer River in Rehoboth beginning in autumn 2026, with two traffic lanes maintained during staged construction.
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House Panel Advances $50M Haverhill Sewer Authorization After Spill
A House committee adopted an amendment raising proposed federal authorization for Haverhill wastewater repairs to $50 million after a June force-main failure.
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West Springfield Seeks Project Manager for John Ashley and Fausey Elementary School Work
West Springfield has issued a solicitation for an owner’s project manager to oversee design and construction planning for possible additions or renovations at two elementary schools.
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Belchertown receives $80,192 state grant for new municipal enterprise software
Belchertown has received an $80,192 FY2026 Massachusetts Community Compact IT grant to implement integrated software for municipal finances, human resources, records and vendor relationships.
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Worcester Schools Delay Boundary Scenarios Until August 2026
Worcester Public Schools will present initial boundary and pathway scenarios in August 2026, followed by seven public forums before a November review.
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State selects team for Springfield’s future Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to redevelop 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield for the future Roderick L. Ireland Regional Justice Center.
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Danvers moves to Level 5 outdoor water restrictions as water rates rise
Danvers began Level 5 outdoor water restrictions July 21, while FY2027 water and sewer rate increases began appearing on bills issued in July.
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East Bridgewater discloses $425,000 wire transfer after June data breach
East Bridgewater says a June 1, 2026, data breach led to a $425,000 wire transfer to people posing as attorneys involved in town litigation.
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Charlemont advances $1.5 million Community Park tennis-court and accessibility project
Charlemont solicited bids for new tennis courts, ADA pathways, drainage improvements and related work at Community Park, while a separate bridge replacement is affecting local travel.
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Boston committee advances Monument Square district study
Boston’s Monument Square study committee reviewed public feedback and planning for a possible historic district in Charlestown during an August 5 virtual meeting.
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Billerica Planning Board schedules Aug. 10 review of 14 Sterling Road site plan
The Billerica Planning Board has listed a site-plan special-permit application for 14 Sterling Road and scheduled its next regular meeting for Aug. 10.
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Somerville Faces Aug. 31 Deadline for Police Body-Camera Funding
Somerville must expend and receive police body-camera equipment by Aug. 31 to retain state funding as the City Council weighs implementation.
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Westfield sets Aug. 20 hearing on proposed trucking terminal at 0 Medeiros Way
The Westfield City Council will hold an Aug. 20, 2026, public hearing on A.J. Virgilio Construction Inc.’s proposed trucking terminal at 0 Medeiros Way on Summit Lock Road.
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Agawam council approves $800,000 intersection project in capital plan
Agawam City Council approved Mayor Christopher Johnson’s FY2027 capital improvement plan on May 4, including an estimated $800,000 project at the Suffield, Cooper and Rowley streets intersection.
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Massachusetts Plans Late-Summer Developer Solicitation for Lancaster’s Former Industrial School for Girls
The state plans to seek a developer or master-developer team for the former Industrial School for Girls property in Lancaster, with a potential housing mix outlined in a regulating plan.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Barnstable Mosquitoes
West Nile virus was confirmed in mosquitoes collected in Barnstable, prompting increased bite-prevention awareness during the town’s 2026 summer season.
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Worcester schedules mosquito spraying after West Nile detection
West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes from a Worcester trap site. Truck-mounted spraying was scheduled for July 16, with four tentative August dates.
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Wilbraham seeks proposals to reuse four municipal properties, including former police building
Wilbraham has opened a request for information on possible adaptive reuse, redevelopment, leasing, partnerships or purchases involving four municipal properties. Responses are due Aug. 19.