Monday, April 15, 2013
Bits of knowledge designed to help you be the smartest person on the bus.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make Monday feel a little bit less like Monday 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: "My friends visited last weekend. I told them my taxes were $6,300; my friend in Burlington pays $5,000; Billerica pays $4,000; Salem pays $3,900 and Saugus pays $3,000. They could not believe how high my taxes were. So yes, they are very high here. They asked me why they were so high and I honestly could not answer them; we all agreed Saugus has low taxes due to Route 1, but the Burlington friend was shocked." Reader WebMom, commenting on the story, "Have You Dreamed of a Home With a White Picket Fence?" 3. It's Happening…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person at the table. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "The EU's GDP is US$17,070,011 (2012), making it the largest economy in the world, with the USA in second position with US$15,653,366. The present EU deficit is 4.5% of its GDP, whereas the US's is 6.7% of its GDP! So, who's in a better shape? Ans., none of the above: they are BOTH equally in trouble. But you guys forecasting the demise of the EU should be worrying about home first." Reader Quasimodo, commenting on the story, "Friday the State House Celebrates Greece's Independence." 3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.
Here are 5 pieces of information to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person on the team. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. In Case You Missed Out Last Week: Tonight, April 11, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Lincoln (RR) - ENCORE Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on THURSDAY night at the Tewksbury Public Library! This week’s movie is “Lincoln,” a critically acclaimed historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis. Limited to 75 seats. This is a free program but you must pre-register. Register HERE. 3. It's Happening Today: There is a Direct Sales Job Fair scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 228 Main St., Wilmington. Join a number of …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person in line at the drive-thru.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Wow, the rest of the state must be in REALLY bad shape!!!" Reader Dirk Anderson, commenting on the story, "Middlesex County Second Healthiest in Mass., Says Robert Wood Johnson Foundation." 3. Quote of the Day: "I should have known this was coming." Wilmington Selectman candidate Kevin MacDonald, after being ejected from last night's Board of Selectmen's debate for repeatedly failing to follow the debate rules agreed to in advance. Yes, this took place in Wilmington but the video is something Tewksbury voters might find …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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 person at the watercooler. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Dewing School and North Street School PACs are inviting folks to the Ninety-Nine Restaurant tonight for a Dine Out fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Click here for a PDF flyer, print it and present the flyer at the Ninety-Nine and 15 percent of your check will benefit the PACs. 3. It's Happening Today, Part 2: The Tewksbury High girls LAX team has a home game today against Melrose High. Game time is 3:45 p.m. at the Livingstone Street fields. 4. Reader Comment of the Day: "Another gift for criminals." reader Tony S, commenting on the …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person on the bus.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little less like a Monday and to help you be the smartest person in your office. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Quote of the Day: "To be honest, I kind of prefer the times when there isn't a challenger. I'm not a great campaigner." Shawsheen Tech School Committee member Patricia Meuse, after defeating Rick O'Neill Saturday to win her 7th term on the committee. It was only the second time in six re-election bods she has faced a challenger. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "If North Korea has some kind of local 'elections' I wouldn't bet this turnout any better." Reader Steevo, commenting on the story, "Election Notebook: The Results Are In And We Have The Winners." …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend started a little early and to help make you the smartest person in your class. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: Patriotic Committee Casino Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Tewksbury VFW on Vernon St. Stop by for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. $40 admission buys you the chips you will need to play poker, blackjack and roulette. Great fun for a great cause. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Diesel is fuel efficient so it would appeal to both NRA and tree huggers alike. Some tree huggers are farmers also and need a good pickup to get around. They wouldn't want to alienate a market by painting on the campaign slogans on those." Reader Rob C, …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your family.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person caught in rush-hour traffic on I-93. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High LAX team is in action this afternoon. The Redmen play host the Pentucket High at 4 p.m. at the Livingston Street fields. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Something wrong here. I can't believe this is even a consideration. We can't keep the South Station open. Our local taxes, water/sewer bills are going up. The State wants more of our money. The Feds want more of our money. I'm broke. Somebody has to say NOOOOOOOO!" Reader Splice, commenting on the story, "New Life For Tewksbury High Artificial Turf …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in class.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to help you get over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in your company. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today, Part 1: Garbriel Gomez, the Marine and former Seal Team member turned Republican U.S. Senate candidate, will take a campaign swing through Wilmington on Wednesday. Gomez, who has been trailing former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and state Legislator Dan Winslow in recently GOP polls, will make two stops during his visit, according to a campaign spokesman. 3. It's Happening Today, Part 2: Congressman Tierney and his staff will hold community office hours in Tewksbury today. The congressman will be at the Tewksbury Senior Center …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: And well beyond today, actually. East Street Water Main Construction has started up again. Construction has resumed between Whittemore Road and Maple Street. One lane will be closed. Hours of construction will be from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Please call the Engineering Department of the DPW if you have any questions 978-640-4440. 3. It's Happening Today, The Sequel: The Board of Selectmen meets tonight at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Tonight marks the final meeting for Selectwoman Anne Marie Stronach, who says goodbye after six years on the board…
malcolm nichols
5:35 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bill, you are quite correct. The age restricted housing (55 and over), plus the Independent Living and Assisted Living (Skilled Nursing not so much) can benefit Tewksbury. You increase the tax base without increasing the burden on services. more ›