TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Com­mittee met on March 8, 2023 at the new Center Elementary School. The meeting marks member Keith Sullivan’s last on the committee; Sullivan decided against running for reelection.

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As the sun rose and clocks were sprung ahead on Sunday, it was thought by some to be the last time the spring ritual would occur. But, alas, the Sun­shine Protection Act of 2021, a legislative act that would remove the “spring ahead-fall back” clock change each year, must still pass the Hous…

Friday, March 17, celebrates all that is Irish with the observance of St. Patrick’s Day.

As winter turns to spring, the Pioneer Valley of Mas­sachusetts makes for a perfect location to get outside and explore, and there’s no better place to make your homebase than the city of Northampton.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at town hall. All members were present.

TEWKSBURY — Soldier On, in partnership with Tewksbury Home Build and Wamesit Lanes, will be holding an evening of fun, food, and entertainment on Sun­day, March 12 at 5 p.m.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at town hall to ad­dress two re­tail marijuana proposals.

TEWKSBURY — As originally reported by Boston 25 News on March 3, one or more Tewksbury Redmen varsity hockey team members have been identified as creating and disseminating derogatory comments about players from an op­posing team via social media.

TEWKSBURY — In the 2023 town election, there are two candidates vying for one open seat on the Board of Health, one of whom is Katlynn Bugda Gwilt.

While “old man winter” continues to keep his grip on the month of March, you still have time to enjoy the winter beauty and elegance of New Hamp­shire’s famed Ice Castles.

TEWKSBURY — Phai­myr and Dante Maxi of Tewksbury are bringing the tastes of Haiti to pa­trons north of Boston. Along with their family members, including son Jaden and daughter Am­aya, the couple is coming up on the one-year anniversary of their dream come true, Grêp Kafé and Sweets Bakery.

TEWKSBURY — This April, running for the po­sition of Town Moderator is the incumbent candidate, Dustin Weir.

TEWKSBURY — Star­ted as an initiative of the Tewksbury Board of Health, Tewksbury CARES has been working to educate the community and be a resource for substance use disorder and mental health and wellness information for years.

TEWKSBURY — On Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 the Tewksbury Rotary Club honored TMHS members of the Class of 2023, Jamie Constantino and Abby Mahoney for receiving the February 2023 Hat’s Off Award.

TEWKSBURY — Tues­day, Feb. 28, was the last day to object or withdraw nomination papers for the 2023 town election.

TEWKSBURY — There are currently two seats up for election for the Board of Library Trus­tees. Running to fill one of those seats is longtime Tewksbury resident Jessica Rauseo.

You may have gone searching for your favorite sriracha hot sauce recently, only to be met with empty shelves or signs stating a limited supply.

Just when we thought it was safe to put the snow boots and shovels away, Mother Nature decides to start the month of March with a one-two punch of winter weather, offering multiple snow events in a 10-day span.

Sports fans rejoice —the first month of legal sports betting in Massa­chusetts just ended. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in-person betting opened at the state’s three casinos for thrill-seekers to place their wa­gers. Tewksbury resident Bill Dorazio made history as he placed the firs…

TEWKSBURY — The GROW program at Tewks­bury Hospital is ready to spring ahead this year with some new initiatives for both the campus residents and the wider Tewksbury community.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewks­bury Select Board met on Feb. 15, 2023 at town hall.

TEWKSBURY — This April’s annual town election has just one candidate who is seeking election for the open Housing Authority seat, Ryan Lloyd.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at town hall.

As the days count down to warm weather, it’s time to start planning coastal getaways. For history by the sea, head south and visit Cohasset to find small town charm on the shore.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. All members were present.

As February comes to a close, psychologically, most of us would like to think we have turned the corner on the winter season and are headed straight for spring.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on Feb. 15, 2023, at Tewksbury Town Hall.

While backyard birdwatching or chicken-raising may be a meditative pastime for many, Mas­sachusetts residents are urged to remain vigilant amid the current worldwide H5N1 avian flu crisis.

TEWKSBURY — More than 100 members of the Tewksbury Teachers As­sociation and community members attended the Feb. 8, 2023 meeting of the Tewksbury School Com­mittee to express concerns over the behavior of several committee members in relation to a po­tential hazing incident reported by a teacher.

TEWKSBURY — Friday, Feb. 10 marked the last day for potential candidates to submit nomination papers for the 2023 town election. The final count was 11 candidates running for nine open seats on the ballot.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Com­mittee met on Feb. 8, 2023 in the TMHS auditorium. Vice Chair Keith Sullivan was not present.

TEWKSBURY — On Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, mem­bers of the Tewksbury Police Department participated in the seventh annual Boston Bruins BFit Challenge.

Recently, a non-profit in Tewksbury received a seemingly innocuous en­velope from a major re­tailer containing a single pen. A week later, another envelope arrived with an­other pen. Odd, they thought.

TEWKSBURY — From time to time, Tewksbury posts a public hearing no­tice regarding the remo­val of shade trees. Tewks­bury’s tree warden is the town’s new DPW Director Kevin Hardiman. The no­tice welcomes residents to weigh in about the re­moval of the trees, but a tree on the list is typical…

By looking at the thermometer lately, one would never guess we are deep into a New England winter season.

TEWKSBURY — Town boards and committees depend on residents to step up and get involved in decisions that affect the community. Residents are able to run for boards which evaluate information and make decisions about projects and policies that affect the entire community. Serving the municipa…

BOSTON — Before leaving office, former Gover­nor Charlie Baker signed several Tewksbury home-rule petitions into law at the end of 2022.

TEWKSBURY — Com­munity members gathered at the Center Elementary School last week to celebrate years of hard work culminating in the opening of the new school in early January.

TEWKSBURY — The last day to submit nomination papers for the spring annual town election is this Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

TEWKSBURY — Thurs­day, Feb. 9, 2023 is the 51st anniversary of the Tewks­bury gas explosion, a 1972 tragedy that claimed the lives of three men when a gas delivery vehicle accidentally backed into a pipe, setting off an explosion and fire at the Chapman Road liquified natural gas facility.

TEWKSBURY — On Feb. 1, 2023, Nicholas O’Neil of Methuen, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery before U.S. Senior Dis­trict Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock.

This February may have started off with record break­ing cold temperatures, but typically February warms our heart with the celebration of Valen­tine’s Day.

Recycling plastic is an important way to reduce waste in landfills and keep the environment clean. Re­cycling helps to reduce the solid waste stream and helps to trim municipal waste costs.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Di­versity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee is launching a three-part film series for Black History Month in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Li­brary and the Tewksbury Public Schools.

TEWKSBURY — Peo­ple have driven by the distressed yellow house on the corner of North and Andover streets for years wondering what the story was. Situated at the corner of a triangular parcel, the house at 1037 North St. became em­broiled in a tenant dispute once the property was sold to a d…

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on Jan. 25, 2023 to review the FY2024 budget presentation by Town Manager Richard Mon­tu­ori.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewks­bury Select Board met on Jan. 25, 2023 at town hall to review several license applications for Tree House Brewing Com­pany at 1880 Main St.

A trip to the Berkshires is an exciting outing in any season, and the city of North Adams makes for an ideal destination to ex­plore the region. Just two hours from the Merri­mack Valley, North Adams anchors the northwest corner of Massachusetts and combines urban am­enities with small town charm.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Conservation Commission met last week for its bi-monthly meeting.