Tewksbury Open Space Committee authorized multiple initiatives at its September 10 meeting, approving prior minutes and scheduling fall guided walks. The committee reviewed 78 open space parcels held by NMCOG, expecting a majority to be retained once review concludes. Members scheduled guided walks
The Board of Library Trustees hired Rebecca Rowlands as assistant director, effective September 14, while the Children's Specialist position opened due to resignation. Director Diane Giarrusso reported 1,221 summer reading registrations and 22,060 building attendees during the summer season.
Tewksbury Conservation Commission approved an above-ground pool at 45 McNeil Way with a special condition prohibiting water drainage into adjacent wetlands. The 16-by-28-foot pool project for PJ de Bernardo includes protection against chemical runoff into the resource area. Chairman Daniel Ronan
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee began reviewing town parcels proposed for removal from its open space inventory. During a September 2 working group meeting, the committee reviewed 36 of 78 parcels submitted by NMCOG, finding most have conservation or recreation value. Parcels deemed
Tewksbury's town clerk posted unofficial results from Tuesday's state primary election, setting the stage for November's general election ballot. The News Flash confirmed the count is available online, while Tewksbury Patch reporter Scott Souza reported that Sen. Ed Markey turned back R…
Fingerprint Boston launched a remote fingerprint processing service for Americans living abroad on Aug. 31, per a report from OpenPR. The Tewksbury-based fingerprinting and document services office said the launch lets clients complete identity-verification steps without visiting the of…
A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Tewksbury this week, drawing attention with opening specials. The eatery celebrated with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount, according to "New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Chea…
Tewksbury election officials posted primary day voter guidance Thursday, ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary election. The News Flash guide spells out what residents should expect at the polls as early in-person voting wraps up and Tuesday's statewide primary nears. The same News Flash s…
State Rep. Francisco Paulino faces charges of defrauding COVID-19 unemployment and SBLI loan programs, Patch reports. The outlet's report, "Merrimack Valley State Representative Accused Of COVID Relief Fund Fraud," says Paulino, whose district touches Merrimack Valley communities, false…
The Tewksbury Board of Assessors met for routine monthly administrative business on August 25, with Chair Diana Caswell Varney and members Susan Moore and Michelle Branciforte present. The three-member board approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed monthly Motor Vehicle Excise tax documents,