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Newton eyes suspension of new landmark designations

A circa 1855 Queen Anne-style mansion at 128 Chestnut St. was designated as a local landmark in 2018.

Brace for detours during Waltham bridge replacement

The bridge carrying Woerd Avenue over the Charles River in Waltham will be closed to all traffic for nearly two years starting on Monday, July 31, because the span is being replaced.

Newton seeks input on improving city website

Newton’s municipal website is due for an upgrade — and the city is looking for help to improve the site.

Peabody mayor appoints Daly as new fire chief

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Peabody Fire Department has a new leader.

SALEMSalem rest home to receive $250,000 grant
A Salem rest home for senior women plans to carry out needed upgrades to its historic building with a recent grant.

MALDENPublic invited to rodent control seminar in Malden
Malden residents have an opportunity to learn more about the rat problem in the city and how it is being addressed.

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REGION

EEE virus is found in four local communities

State public health officials have found Eastern equine encephalitis virus in mosquitoes collected in Easton, Fairhaven, Freetown, and New Bedford.

WALPOLE

Shakespeare comes to Walpole’s Bird Park

On Aug. 3 and 4, there will be free performances of “All’s Well that Ends Well” by the Gazebo Players of Medfield.

STOUGHTON

Alumni bid farewell to old Stoughton High

Stoughton High School will be demolished in the fall, and the new $123 million high school is scheduled to open for the 2019-2020 school year.

Newton

Newton eyes suspension of new landmark designations

A circa 1855 Queen Anne-style mansion at 128 Chestnut St. was designated as a local landmark in 2018.

A coastal treasure chest awaits in Gloucester

A sunny July day just begs for a trip to the ocean. The North Shore offers many fine seaside communities, but Gloucester — “America’s Oldest Seaport” — was my choice.

THE ARGUMENT

Should Massachusetts restore the requirement of time-and-a-half pay for retail workers on Sundays and holidays?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

NORTH INFORMER

North Informer: Jazz classes, summer tea party, and a kitchen tour

The International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach will feature a sand sculpting competition, a drone show, and a fireworks extravaganza.

WEST CALENDAR

West Calendar: What’s happening this week

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History presents “The Eagle Has Landed.”


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