Town Announces Veterans Summer Barbecue Amid Battery Project Scrutiny
TEWKSBURY — A former Tewksbury bank manager has been sentenced in an embezzlement case involving more than $374,000, according to a Patch report, while the town announced a Veterans Summer Barbecue and a state-approved battery storage project drew scrutiny from residents.
TOWN HALL
The town's News Flash feed announced a Veterans Summer Barbecue, inviting the community to gather in appreciation of local veterans; further details on date, time and location are available through the town's civic alerts page.
Separately, according to a Google Alert digest citing town sources, the state approved the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project on June 30, though more than 100 residents have raised concerns about the plan. The town has also flagged an upcoming road closure and detour on Devonshire Road, which the Department of Public Works says will remain in place through the end of the month.
SCHOOLS
Tewksbury Public Schools continues to highlight its 2025-2026 District Strategic Plan and an ongoing superintendent search community update, alongside a presentation on the 2026-2027 preschool program and an FY27 budget overview video summary posted to the district site. No new calendar or policy announcements were issued in the past day.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Tewksbury Public Library has a busy slate of programming on tap, with 22 programs scheduled for the week of July 19, including mini golf activities for kids and teens, per a Patch preview of the library's calendar.
The town's community market is also returning this week, featuring food trucks, farms, sweets, crafts and dozens of vendors, according to Patch coverage.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Tewksbury Bank Manager Sentenced In Embezzlement Case" — A local bank employee was sentenced after being accused of stealing more than $374,000 from the bank, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Key Update Released On Battery Storage Project In Tewksbury" — The state approved the Hillman Battery Energy Storage System project on June 30, though more than 100 residents have raised objections, a story flagged via a Google Alert citing Patch reporting. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/key-update-released-battery-storage-project-tewksbury)
"Tewksbury Road Closure, Detour Coming Up" — Devonshire Road will close with a detour in place through the end of the month, per the Department of Public Works, as reported by Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/tewksbury-road-closure-detour-coming)
"Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of July 19, 2026" — The library will run 22 programs next week, including mini golf for kids and teens, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Dozens Of Vendors" — The weekly market returns with food trucks, farms, sweets and crafts, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"3-BR Home On 'Peaceful Cul-De-Sac' Hits The Market In Tewksbury" — A three-bedroom home described as "beautifully maintained" has been listed for sale in town, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
COMING UP
Tewksbury Public Library programming, including mini golf for kids and teens, runs the week of July 19. The Council on Aging, Housing Authority, and Board of Assessors are each scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 21, according to the town calendar.