Friday, May 17, 2013
Your weekend forecast, the Ryan School puts on a performance of Aladdin, Redmen girls lacrosse takes on Methuen and more in Tewksbury on May 17.
1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Sounds like a reasonable plan to me," Reader Robert L Homeyer commenting on the article, School Committee Approves Family Cap For Athletic User Fees. 3. It's Happening Today: The Ryan School Drama Club is putting on a production of Aladdin at 7 p.m. at the Ryan School. Admission is free! 4. It's Also Happening Today: Redmen girls varsity lacrosse will take on Metheun High School at home at 3:45 p.m. 5. Yard Sales Abound!: With a nice weekend weather-wise predicted, there are several yard sales scheduled in the Tewksbury area this weekend. Check out our compilation of all the yard sales scheduled for this weekend, and let us know in the comment section if we missed any!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Your 3-day forecast, Redmen boys lacrosse takes on Triton High, the Tewksbury Rotary Club holds a meeting and more on May 16.
1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'd love to see a rail trail in Tewksbury. Any way we could see a map of the proposed trail? As an aside to the bicycle haters, rail trails dont remove bicycles from streets, they just provide a recreational option. People will still ride their bikes on streets, as is their right," Reader Tom H commenting on the article, Tewksbury Town Meeting Approves Rail Trail Study Ahead of Bay State Bike Week. 3. It's Happening Today: Redmen boys varsity lacrosse will take on Triton High School at home at 3:45 p.m. 4. It's Also Happening Today: The Tewksbury Rotary Club will meet at the Tewksbury Country Club at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome. 5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, last …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Your local weather forecast, Redmen home games, the latest blog post from the Redmen boys U16 team and more in Tewksbury on May 15.
1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "It is not being used for the turf field itself, rather the drainage costs and other related aspects of the project. The turf cost is supposedly being covered by a combination of the PARC grant, some offset costs from the HS project and funds raised by the FOTAC group." Reader Karyn, commenting on the article 'Ayes' For Turf Field, Rail Trail at Tewksbury Town Meeting. 3. It's Happening Today: The Public Health Museum, located in the Old Administration Building of the Tewksbury Hospital, is open today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing by to check out exhibits including pioneering public health, campaign against tuberculosis, history of public health hospitals and patent …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Your 3-day local forecast, a blood drive at Tewksbury Country Club, Redmen softball takes on Dracut and more on May 14.
1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "The drink of Bermuda...Always have many when down there!!!" Reader Dan, commenting on the article, "Cocktail Hour Will Be Looking Dark and Stormy This Summer." 3. It's Happening Today: The Blood Drive for Boston’s Children’s Hospital and the Jimmy Fund Clinic will be held Tuesday May 14 at the Tewksbury Country Club from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The blood drive is sponsored by Tewksbury Brownie Troop #65332. 4. It's Also Happening Today: Redmen varsity softball is on the road, taking on Dracut High School at 7 p.m. Stick with Tewksbury Patch for full coverage of the game. 5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, Tewksbury boys and girls track cleaned up at the MVC Division 2 championship…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Your 3-day forecast, a reminder about a road closure in town, good news from the Redmen track camp and more in Tewksbury May 13.
1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Wish I had room I would adopt many more!" Reader Kim commenting on the article, This Week's Pets Available For Adoption Through Lowell Humane Society. 3. It's Happening Today: Beginning on Monday, May 13, 2013, River Road between Hood Road and Andover Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more about detour information for the River Road area on Monday. 4. Redmen Track Claim MVC D2 Title: The Tewksbury High girls track team won 13 of 15 events and rolled over Lawrence, 111-27. The victory clinched the MVC Division 2 championship for the Redmen and capped a perfect 4-0 league season. 5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, Patricia Lally, …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Your local weekend forecast, a fundraiser for the Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship, the Postal Carriers' Food Collection and more in Tewksbury on May 10.
1. Your Weekend Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Also I am extremely excited with the possibility of there being bike trails in Tewksbury. This is great and can not happen fast enough! Sponsors - Thank you so much for putting fourth this article. this article represent the best of what Tewksbury is about!" Reader Red commenting on the article, "'Ayes' For Turf Field, Rail Trail at Tewksbury Town Meeting." 3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury Knights of Columbus will host a fundraiser for the Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship tonight at 7:30 p.m. There will be a DJ, a cash bar and silent auctions. Among the items up for bid are box seats to every major Boston sports team, box seats to watch a Bruins game next …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Your 3-day forecast, a Town Meeting recap, recently sold homes and more in Tewksbury on May 9.
Here are 5 pieces of information to start your Wednesday in Tewksbury and help make you the most knowledgeable person at Annual Town Meeting. 1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "MMMMMMM Bacon :-)" Reader Eddie Dufresne commenting on the article, Reader Photo of the Day: Why Did the Pig Cross The Road? 3. It's Happening Today: Annual Town Meeting will continue tonight if all the articles were not acted upon before 11 p.m. on Wednesday night. Since voters got through all 40 articles before 11 p.m., Town Meeting will not reconvene tonight. 4. Recently Sold Homes: Looking to buy a home in Tewksbury or Wilmington and want to compare prices? Or, maybe you're just curious how much that home next door went for? …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Your 3-day local forecast, Special Town Meeting, more Annual Town Meeting and more in Tewksbury on May 8.
Here are 5 pieces of information to start your Wednesday in Tewksbury and help make you the most knowledgeable person at Special Town Meeting. 1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Next year I will not fight this again, whatever will be will be, but for now we did what we had to do. Understand we are a dedicated, passionate, group, not motivated by money as is being portrayed. Take the OT away and hire firefighters, please, so that horrible argument won't exist anymore." Reader John Smith, commenting on the article, "Tewksbury Annual Town Meeting Approves Additional $351,000 For Fire Department Budget." 3. It's Happening Today: Special Town Meeting is happening tonight at 7 p.m., at Tewksbury Memorial …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Your 3-day local forecast, a look back at night one of Annual Town Meeting and more in Tewksbury on May 7.
Here are 5 pieces of information to start your Tuesday in Tewksbury and help make you the most knowledgable person in your office. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I am a resident of South Tewksbury. We NEED the South Station to be in full service, year round. South Tewksbury is part of the town, as well as North Tewksbury and the Center of Town. The response time is so very important as we are heavily populated. Don't put us in jeapordy, as we need all the services, just like the rest of the town!!!" Reader Cheryl, commenting on the blog post, "Wasn’t the Town-Council Form of Government Defeated in 2012?" 3. It's Happening Today: Looking for a smart way to lose weight? Check out Take Off Pounds …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at the donut shop.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little less Monday-ish and to help make you the smartest person at your breakfast table. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Mike I couldn't agree with you more! Coming on here and commenting will make no difference. If you really care about the issues then you will make the time to attend Town Meeting and Voice Your Opinion! I will be there to have My Say in How My Tax Dollar's are Spent!" Reader MHartley, commenting on the blog post, "Wasn’t the Town-Council Form of Government Defeated in 2012?" 3. It's Happening Today: Tewksbury's Annual Town Meeting is Scheduled to begin tonight at 8 p.m. in the McGrath Auditorium at Tewksbury High …
Douglas Sears
6:38 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
What do you call someone who pokes his nose into a special interest group's doing collective bargaining negotiations on Town Meeting floor, who urges citizens of a town in which he is not a voter but a tolerated guest to trash the budget their public servants have negotiated over a year, and by his actions sets a precedent for other special interest groups to hijack future time meetings? JIM … more ›