Town Unveils 250th Independence Day Plans as Library Concerts Approach
The town went public Thursday with its official guide to a 250th Independence Day celebration, and the Tewksbury Public Library confirmed a seven-concert outdoor summer series beginning as soon as next Monday.
TOWN HALL
Town Hall posted its announcement for Tewksbury's 250th Independence Day Celebration & Festivities on Thursday, signaling that local planning for the national sestercentennial is in gear. Full details are available on the town's website at https://www.tewksbury-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1120.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Tewksbury Public Library is bringing back its Outdoor Summer Concert Series with seven free shows on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m., running June 15 through July 27. The first performance is this coming Monday, a quick turnaround for residents looking to add something to the calendar.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Info Released On Outdoor Concert Series This Summer In Tewksbury", Tewksbury Patch reports the library's returning Monday-night series will feature tribute and cover bands, a story the town's homepage also highlighted this week. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Tewksbury", Tewksbury Patch compiled a guide to fireworks, parades, and area July 4 events marking the country's 250th anniversary, overlapping with the Town Hall Independence Day announcement posted the same day. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Huge Winner In Scratch-Off Game Sold At Tewksbury Store", A Massachusetts Lottery scratch-off prize winner was traced to a Tewksbury retailer, per Tewksbury Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Snapping Turtle Found In Tewksbury Home's Pool", Animal control responded to help relocate a snapping turtle that turned up uninvited in a local home's pool, Tewksbury Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
COMING UP
- Monday, June 15: Joint Meeting of the Select Board and the Planning Board (Revised), check tewksbury-ma.gov for time. - Monday, June 15: Regular Planning Board meeting. - Monday, June 15: Library Outdoor Summer Concert Series opener, 6:30 p.m. - Tuesday, June 16: School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting.