Monday, December 17, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person still smarting over that Patriots' loss last night.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your week off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I just drooled all over my laptop. I'll definitely be making this in the days to come. But I'll serve it in salad bowls so we can all pretend it's good for us. :)" Reader Janine Iamunno, commenting on the story, "A Divine Dessert - Kelly's Almost Heaven in a Bowl." 3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High boys basketball team goes for its second straight win tonight at home against Bedford High. Tap-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. 4. Quote of the Day: "We can't just curl up into a ball. We can't just shut off the Christmas lights and…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you a jump on the weekend and to help make you the smartest person at the lunch wagon. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "During the holiday season the only way we can show what kind of community we are is to give back more than anyone can take. This man volunteered endless hours and did great things in our community. I hope everyone can stop by and make a donation to help this wonderful family. I know my wife and I will be there." Reader Mark, commenting on the story, "Family Robbed During Father's Wake, TJ Callahan's To Help Out." 3. It's Happening Tonight: The weather forecast is terrific for this evening, making it a great night to go to the …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the office.
Here are five pieces of information designed to start your Thursday on the right foot 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: "That's awful. Area is not well lit, much like many other areas of the town. Salem and South should be a 4 way stop sign. Worst intersection I have ever seen. Hope everything turns out well." Reader Timothy M., commenting on the story, "Pedestrian Struck by Car, Main Street Closed." 3. Quote of the Day: "This is another blow for Tewksbury history. Our most famous resident has lost his trophy home. There was nothing wrong with the house and to say that it needed to come down for three house lots is a tragedy." Dave Marcus, …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria.
Here are five pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest Elf on the Shelf. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Tonight: If you have a chance, you should swing by Wynn Middle School this evening around 6:45 p.m. There will be a reception the State Champion Tewksbury High Boys Cross Country Team, as well as Adams Scholarship winners, TMHS National Merit Scholars and School Board Chairwoman Krissy Polimeno. A presentation ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. in the Wynn School Auditorium. This will all be followed by the regular Tewksbury School Committee meeting in the library. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "A sad day indeed, I remember as a child riding my …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria.
Here are five pieces of information designed to start your Tuesday with a smile and to help make you the smartest person at the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High girls basketball team opens its 2012-13 season tonight when they play host to North Andover High. Game time is 7 p.m. for the varsity game. Meanwhile, the boys are on the road at North Andover. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety." Reader Banks Snodgrass, commenting on the story, "Should Massachusetts Gun Control Laws be Loosened?" 4. And About That Power Outage: Would you believe that 9,000 customers in Andover and Tewksbury were in the dark Sunday night …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the checkout line at the supermarket.
Here are five pieces of information designed to start your Thursday with a song in your heart and to help make you the smartest person in your house. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. 2. Quote of the Day: “I’ve always felt that if a town was good enough to live in, it was also good enough for your business.” Liz Cleaves, on why she moved her business, Auntie Dog Training Studio, back to Tewksbury. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Why don't they just move the police station along or near 495 ? Seems that's where the crime hot spots manifest from . Everyday it seems in that area along 38 and 495 criminal activity takes…
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person caught in a traffic jam on I-93.
Here are five pieces of information designed to help you get over the hump this Wednesday morning and to help make you the smartest person who has not yet set foot in a mall since polishing off that last slice of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will see showers, mainly before noon. Temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 2. Quote of the Day: "We all know this is an amazing statue and one of the main gateways to the community. We want to bring visible attention to the statue itself." Lorayne Black, landscape architect hired to re-design the Wamesit …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the donut shop.
Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest Christmas shopper at the mall. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "A bit too old to do the cutting anymore but not to do the picking out of a fresh tree to support local business! Already too much artificial stuff in the world. Nothing like the smell of fresh balsam at Christmastime!" Reader Karyn, commenting on the story, "TELL US: Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees." 3. If You're Going To Lose, Lose To One Of the Best: For the second season in a row, the …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in line at the drive-thru.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday morning just a little bit less Monday-ish and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Sad that Drug Dealers are driving newer cars than ME...a hard working MOM!" Reader Denise, commenting on the story, "Dad Deals Drugs From Car As Daughter Sleeps In Backseat." 3. It's Happening Today: The Planning Board will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The full agenda for the meeting can be found by clicking here. 4. Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back To The Library: …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest elf in the workshop.
Here are 5 pieces of information to help you kick off the Christmas season in style and to help make you the smartest person on the Town Common tonight. 1. Your 3-day Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 3 to 7 mph. 2. It's Happening Tonight: Lighting of the Common The Lighting of the Common begins at 7 p.m. and features music by "The Swinging Seniors," a greeting by Board of Selectmen Chairman David Gay and the reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Library Director Dianne Giarusso. And, of course, the highlight of the event for the younger Tewksbury residents will be the arrival of Santa Claus! Jolly Old Saint Nick will arrive by fire engine, courtesy …
Robert Hayes
9:50 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
A 'Victorian Christmas' with Anne Barrett will now be happening THIS Thursday, December 6 at 7pm, instead of tonight. Sorry for the last minute switch-up! more ›