Paige Impink

Wilmington

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Ryan School students recognized

5 days ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — Students from the John F. Ryan Elementary School were recognized recently for their participation in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, a scholarship program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The annual essay contest focuses on the topics of democracy and patriotism and the vision of that ideal from the perspective of young students. The contest was established in 1947 and provides opportunities students to win money for college.
Arbor Day celebration: Tewksbury is a Tree City

1 week ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — For the third year in a row, Tewksbury has earned Tree City Status from the Arbor Day Foundation. As part of this new designation, the Tewksbury Garden Club has continued its collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 25. The day was recognized with the addition of two native plantings, a flowering dogwood tree and sweet pepperbush shrubs, to last year’s Arbor Day tulip and black gum trees on the library grounds.
Curious items found during town clean up

1 week ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — Despite the rain, Tewksbury residents came out on Saturday to participate in the spring town clean up, hosted by the Tewksbury Beautification Committee and the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. The clean ups, started in 2015, focus on removing trash from Tewksbury’s streets, waterways, open spaces and trails. This year, residents picked up bags at the DPW then set out to clean areas that could use a refresher from the winter.
Pay attention to your water bill for any surprises

1 week ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — A broken pipe. A running toilet. A dripping faucet. These, among many other factors, could be contributing to a higher-than-expected water bill. As the town’s triannual bills arrive in mailboxes, some residents are expressing surprise over their charges. Tewksbury uses a tiered structure of billing for water and sewer use.
Locals participate in 250th celebrations

2 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

LEXINGTON — flicker in the pre-dawn hours on the Battle Green in Lexington on the morning of April 19. It’s 1775 and the local militia have been alerted by Paul Revere and William Dawes that British regulars are marching toward Concord to take control of stockpiled munitions. Their route takes them right down Massachusetts Avenue, into Lexington, where a group of minutemen, presented with the dilemma of flee or fight, choose to stand their ground and defend their liberty.
Board of Health can’t take any direct action on levels of fluoride in the town’s drinking water

2 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health held its monthly meeting on April 17. Newly elected member Pamela LeFave was welcomed by chairperson Melissa Braga. Braga was also elected to serve a second term. The board reorganized as is customary after elections. Braga was nominated and confirmed to continue as chairperson. Member Susan Amato was nominated and confirmed as vice chair. Member George Ferdinand was nominated and confirmed as clerk. The board discussed a review of its mission statement.
School Committee candidates share views

2 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

WILMINGTON — In advance of the April 26 Wilmington town election, two of four candidates for School Committee participated in a candidate forum at Wilmington’s WCTV studios last week. Hosted by Town Moderator Jonathan Eaton, the event was sponsored by WCTV and the Wilmington Apple. In studio, Peter Currier of The Lowell Sun, Lizzy Hill of the Town Crier, and Rob Hayes of the Wilmington Apple posed questions to the candidates regarding topics of interest to voters.
Select Board candidates participate in forum

2 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

WILMINGTON — In advance of the April 26 Wilmington town election, three candidates for select board participated in a candidate forum at Wilmington’s WCTV studios last week. Hosted by Town Moderator Jonathan Eaton, the event was sponsored by WCTV and the Wilmington Apple. In studio, Peter Currier of The Lowell Sun, Lizzy Hill of the Town Crier, and Rob Hayes of the Wilmington Apple posed questions to the candidates regarding topics of interest to voters.
Beware of deed theft scams

3 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

In response to the rising crime of deed theft, the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds has created an alert system that will notify deed holders via email if any document activity has occurred against their property. According to the FBI Boston office, property owners should be aware of the rise in quit claim deed fraud. As detailed by the FBI, the scheme involves fraudsters who forge documents to record a phony transfer of property ownership.
March along Capt. Trull’s historic route

3 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Paige Impink

TEWKSBURY — As the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington quickly approaches, cities and towns across the country are preparing celebrations. As part of Tewksbury’s recognition of participation in the battle for independence, reenactors from the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment will be marching from Tewksbury’s town common at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, following the route that Capt. Trull led the West Tewksbury Milita Company — approximately 27 strong — to Meriam’s Corner in Concord.