WOBURN - As government leaders and hospital staffs across the state brace for a brutal surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, Mayor Scott Galvin over the weekend predicted the city would rise to meet the challenging times ahead. Read more
BURLINGTON - A bench of remembrance will be installed along the trails of the Mill Pond Reservoir. Read more
READING – The Reading Board of Registrars voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the potential recall of Select Board member Vanessa Alvarado. That was the easy part. Read more
WINCHESTER - The Select Board authorized Town Manager Lisa Wong to work with local businesses, plus the police and fire departments, on signage for designated spaces for curbside pickup orders. Read more
STONEHAM - With the endorsement of Town Moderator Jeanne Craigie, the Select Board last week postponed May's Annual Town Meeting in light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Read more
BILLERICA — On Wednesday, April 1, the Shawsheen Tech School Committee voted to suspend its search for a new superintendent. Read more
WAKEFIELD -Innovation Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company in Wakefield, announced today the Company is engaged in discussions with health care provider networks and hospitals both in the United States and Europe regarding options to rapidly advance Brilacidin testing … Read more
WILMINGTON — In this time of social distancing and disruption to everyday lives, the country could use a little kindness. In towns and communities, individuals are forming groups to spread support and positivity to their area. Read more
After four years competing for the UMass Lowell indoor and outdoor track teams, which culminated last year with becoming the America East Conference runner-up in the shot put, Woburn native Jenny Lee had a chance to compete in Division 1 college softball, the other sport she competed in at W… Read more
MIDDLESEX - Considered a way to gauge the reaction of municipal officials and civic groups, plenty of builders test the waters by floating out redevelopment concept plans. Read more
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts hit a cruel milestone Thursday in its effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic, surging past 500 deaths and rapidly approaching 20,000 confirmed cases, authorities said. Read more

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