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Reminder: Clean the snow off your car

A car gets pulled over in West Bridgewater for having snow on its windows, a funny political sign disappears in Wellesley, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Hingham not quite ready to own water utility

The town still has work to do before the state Department of Environmental Protection approves the transfer from a private company.

What’s happening south of Boston

The Quincy park department’s “Environmental Treasures Program” will host a guided winter solstice stroll on the shortest day, and longest night, of the year.

What’s happening north of Boston

The Christmas in New England concert tour in Newburyport features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original music performed with acoustic instruments and vocals.

BLOTTER TALES
Reminder: Clean the snow off your car
A car gets pulled over in West Bridgewater for having snow on its windows, a funny political sign disappears in Wellesley, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Beverly BeckhamAt Christmas time, poinsettias for everyone who mattered
“It just seems like people forget,” Fred says. “I made up my mind that as long as I live, I won’t forget.”

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What’s happening west of Boston

New Repertory Theatre in Watertown presents “Oliver!,” the classic, intergenerational musical by Lionel Bart and based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist.”

WEYMOUTH

Weymouth updating plans for open space and recreation

Weymouth officials are looking for public input into a proposed update of the town’s plans for its open space and recreation facilities.

GLOUCESTER

Gloucester will help seniors get healthy food and exercise

Gloucester recently launched a new program to help the city’s seniors access healthy food and exercise opportunities.

SOMERVILLE

Somerville considers future of vacant Star Market site

The future of the Star Market site on Broadway is the subject of a community meeting in Somerville on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Manchester-by-the-Sea

28-year veteran picked as Manchester-by-the-Sea’s police chief

Manchester-by-the-Sea recently tapped a familiar face to become the new leader of its police department.

NEEDHAM

Needham is applying to become a Green Community

Needham is seeking to earn state recognition for its efforts to curb its energy use and rely more on renewable sources, a move that could position it to earn new grant funding.

LEXINGTON

Lexington to offer tours on Revolutionary War in Mandarin

Mandarin Chinese-speaking visitors will soon have the opportunity to learn about Lexington’s role in the Revolutionary War in their native language.

WELLESLEY

Wellesley to hold public hearing on Morses Pond improvements

Wellesley town officials considering improvements for the Morses Pond beach area and bathhouse will hold a public hearing on Monday.