Friday, December 21, 2012
News is mixed as Legislative delegation meets with Board of Selectmen.
Local Legislators were cautiously optimistic when discussing local aid with Tewksbury officials this week. State Rep. Jim Miceli, state Sen. Barry Finegold, outgoing state Rep. Paul Adams and state Rep. Jim Lyons met Tuesday with the Board of Selectmen to discus the fiscal health of the state, the governor's proposed cuts in Local Aid for Fiscal Year 2013 and projections for FY 2014. Miceli told selectmen that given current revenue projections, he doesn't foresee any cuts to local aid in FY '14. Tewksbury was slated to receive roughly $15.5 million for the current fiscal year. "(The town) should be all set if they plan on level funded aid from the state," said Micelli. Finegold echoed Micelli's assessment. "I think we're seeing some good …
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person waiting in line for an "everything bagel."
Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest person ordering a half-decafe, half-skim, extra-whipped cream, double espresso. 1. By the Numbers: 170. Through the first 24 hours of voting, 170 votes had been cast in the Patch Video Battle of the Bands. The band Breakthrough has grabbed the early lead, followed by The Siracusa Project and Strangers in the World. But there is still a long way to go. Voting ends at 8 p.m. on June 2. Remember, you are allowed to vote once a day. 2. Quote of the Day: "It's amazing to see him out there, I just can't say enough, it's awesome." Parent Shane Nevins, while watching his son play baseball in the new Challenger Division. 3. It's Happening Today: The Finance Committee has a meeting …
Monday, May 16, 2011
Bits of knowledge to help you get your week off to a great start.
Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest person who sprained their ankle while jumping off the Bruins' Bandwagon over the weekend. 1. Today's Forecast: There's no other way to look at things. Today will be a soggy start to what will be a very soggy week. A chance of showers before 2 p.m., then areas of drizzle and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Tonight, there will be areas of drizzle before 10pm, then showers, mainly after 10pm. Areas of fog. Low around 48. East wind between 8 and 10 mph. 2. Weekend Winning Mass. Lottery Numbers: Friday's MegaMillions -- 3-33-39-47-53 Megaball 9 Megaplier x4 Saturday's Powerball -- 8-17-18-40-44 Powerball …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person caught in I-93 traffic.
Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest person counting the days until your child goes off to college and you can turn their room into a home gym. 1. Today's Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly cloudy this morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. 2. Wednesday's Mass. Lottery Numbers: Powerball -- 9-17-32-43-45 Powerball 31 Power Play x3 Megabucks -- 13-15-26-29-34-47 Daily Numbers: Midday: 4-5-3-1 Evening: 4-7-0-8 3. Quote of the Day: "It's kind of a good thing she got it out of the way. She's been so close so many times that …
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at your high school reunion.
Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest person at the coffee shop. 1. Today’s Forecast: According to the NWS, there is a chance of showers, mainly between 1p.m. and 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind between 8 and 10 mph. 2. Tuesday’s Winning Mass. Lottery Numbers: MegaMillions -- 11-16-34-40-51 Megaball 34 Megaplier x4 MassCash – 1-11-13-24-31 Daily Numbers -- Midday: 0-6-8-1 Evening: 8-0-8-0 3. By the Numbers: 3.50. A true scholar-athlete, that is the GPA Anthony Arcari of Tewksbury High is expected to graduate with. He announced Tuesday he will attend Merrimack College on a football/…
Friday, May 6, 2011
Bits of information that will help you be the smartest person spending time with your mom, or thinking about your mom, this weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information that will help you be the smartest person spending time with your mom, or thinking about your mom, this weekend. 1. Today's Forecast: The weekend will get off to a fabulous start (but don't expect that to continue). According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 72. West wind between 7 and 16 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind between 7 and 10 mph. 2. Thursday's Mass. Lottery Numbers: MassCash -- 3-5-19-22-32-40 Daily Numbers -- Midday: 8-8-7-4 Evening: 0-1-4-2 3. Quote of the Day: "If we hit, if we hit, that was my thing." Tewksbury Softball Coach Lou DiRocco, after his team hammered Methuen to qualify for the State Tournament. 4. By the Numbers: 53. That's …
Friday, April 29, 2011
Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person in the bleachers at a youth sports game this weekend.
Here are five pieces of information to help you be the smartest person in your third period Algebra class. 1. Today's Forecast: A spectacular start to what promises to be a spectacular weekend. According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest between 11 and 14 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind between 5 and 10 mph. 2. By The Numbers: $3.96. As of April 26, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Tewksbury was $3.96 a gallon. 3. Quote of the Day: “There was never a time when I forgot him." Carol "Maggie" Coffey, speaking of the late Johnny McCabe, murdered in 1969. 4. It's Happening Today: Today is a perfect day to take in…
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
5 Bits of information to make you the smartest person in line to get your car inspected.
Here are 5 pieces of information that will make you the smartest person in line at the RMV. 1. Today's Forecast: According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 8 mph. tonight we will have increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Calm wind. 2. Massachusetts State Lottery Numbers: Daily Numbers -- Midday: 3-7-5-9, Evening: 0-6-5-2 Mass Cash -- 7-24-31-34-35 Power Ball -- 6-15-23-34-38; Megaball 43; Megaplier x4 3. This Day in Tewksbury History: March 30, 1988. It is reported on this day that Lt. John Mackey was named acting chief of the Tewksbury Police Department by Tewksbury Town Manager David Cressman to fill the position left by retired chief John Sullivan. 4. …
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