Middlesex County
Cambridge Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Road closures hit town for 5K, half marathon
Road closures hit town for 5K, half marathon. From our own coverage: Family literacy fun day returns to City Hall.
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Road projects, traffic, sidewalks, parking, and public transit across the region.
Danvers
Danvers Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Park Street exempted from parking overhaul
Danvers transportation panel keeps Park Street off downtown parking overhaul after resident pushback over speeding, safety. From our own coverage: Library trustees take up town MOU, budget concerns; ZBA previews zoning drafts ahead of Select Board vote.
Sudbury
Sudbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar
Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar. From our own coverage: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar; Liberty Ledge advisory panel wraps up final report.
Middlesex County
Sudbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar
Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar. From our own coverage: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar; Liberty Ledge advisory panel wraps up final report.
Cambridge
Cambridge Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Road closures hit town for 5K, half marathon
Road closures hit town for 5K, half marathon. From our own coverage: Family literacy fun day returns to City Hall.
Medway
Medway shares parking, safety tips for Pumpkin Walk
The Town of Medway announced parking and traffic details for tonight's Medway Parks and Recreation Pumpkin Walk, including primary, additional and accessible parking lots and safety reminders for attendees.
Madison
Madison update covers election, winter parking, energy aid
First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons' weekly community update covers the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, a new 48-hour marriage license waiting period, winter parking restrictions starting Nov. 1, and the opening of energy assistance applications.
Truro
Corn Hill parking lot closing for paving work
Truro announced the Corn Hill Beach parking lot will be closed Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 for paving, with the town to notify residents once it reopens.
Concord
Concord Lists Road Work for Week of Nov. 2
Concord's roadway contractor has scheduled construction at the Old Bridge/Main Street intersection all week and final paving on several streets from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, weather permitting.
Fairfield
Brookfield Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Sudden closure hits Blasius Federal Road
A sudden closure of Blasius Federal Road is disrupting traffic across Brookfield, Patch reports this morning.
Madison
Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Winter parking rules start next week
Winter parking rules, marriage license change take effect in Madison next week. From our own coverage: Library plans Card Angels event for World Kindness Day; Library podcast profiles Willow & Birch founder.
Granville
Granville Morning Brief, Oct. 31: DPW rolls out roadside weather stations
Granville's public works department is using new roadside weather stations to monitor road conditions across town. Also in today's brief (1 items): DPW rolls out roadside weather stations.
Norfolk County
Medway Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Parking, safety tips set for Pumpkin Walk
Medway outlines parking, traffic and safety guidelines for tonight's Pumpkin Walk event. From our own coverage: Real estate, personal property taxes due Nov. 2; Town details parking, safety tips for Pumpkin Walk.
Hampden County
Granville Morning Brief, Oct. 31: DPW rolls out roadside weather stations
Granville's public works department is using new roadside weather stations to monitor road conditions across town. Also in today's brief (1 items): DPW rolls out roadside weather stations.
Medway
Medway Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Parking, safety tips set for Pumpkin Walk
Medway outlines parking, traffic and safety guidelines for tonight's Pumpkin Walk event. From our own coverage: Real estate, personal property taxes due Nov. 2; Town details parking, safety tips for Pumpkin Walk.
Norwood
Norwood Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Water main break shuts down Nahatan Road
Water main break on Nahatan Road disrupts traffic and water service in Norwood. Also in today's brief (3 items): Water main break closes Nahatan Road, disrupts service; Goodyear Auto Service opens new Norwood store; Study on rising colon cancer rates features Norwood dad.
Norfolk County
Norwood Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Water main break shuts down Nahatan Road
Water main break on Nahatan Road disrupts traffic and water service in Norwood. Also in today's brief (3 items): Water main break closes Nahatan Road, disrupts service; Goodyear Auto Service opens new Norwood store; Study on rising colon cancer rates features Norwood dad.
Northborough
Northborough Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes
Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes. From our own coverage: Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes; Conservation board reviews septic, power line projects.
Falmouth
Falmouth Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Sewer work closes two roads Monday
Sewer project construction will close Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road to through traffic Monday. From our own coverage: Traffic panel recommends road-safety fixes; Voters can preview 2026 election ballots online.
Worcester County
Northborough Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes
Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes. From our own coverage: Traffic panel takes no vote on Davis Street fixes; Conservation board reviews septic, power line projects.
Middlesex County
Framingham Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Bethany Road picked for new elementary school
Framingham selects Bethany Road as site for new elementary school over Hemenway rebuild.
Framingham
Framingham Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Bethany Road picked for new elementary school
Framingham selects Bethany Road as site for new elementary school over Hemenway rebuild.
Brookfield
Brookfield Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Sudden closure hits Blasius Federal Road
A sudden closure of Blasius Federal Road is disrupting traffic across Brookfield, Patch reports this morning.
New
Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Winter parking rules start next week
Winter parking rules, marriage license change take effect in Madison next week. From our own coverage: Library plans Card Angels event for World Kindness Day; Library podcast profiles Willow & Birch founder.
Barnstable County
Falmouth Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Sewer work closes two roads Monday
Sewer project construction will close Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road to through traffic Monday. From our own coverage: Traffic panel recommends road-safety fixes; Voters can preview 2026 election ballots online.
Newton
Newton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits
Traffic Council takes up Hollis Street accessible parking after disability panel declines to weigh in. From our own coverage: Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits.
Middlesex County
Newton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits
Traffic Council takes up Hollis Street accessible parking after disability panel declines to weigh in. From our own coverage: Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits.
Boston
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 31: City issues Halloween traffic advisory for Oct. 30
City issues Halloween traffic advisory for Oct. 30. From our own coverage: Affordable condo listed on Harvard Street; Affordable rental listed in Marlborough.
Suffolk County
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 31: City issues Halloween traffic advisory for Oct. 30
City issues Halloween traffic advisory for Oct. 30. From our own coverage: Affordable condo listed on Harvard Street; Affordable rental listed in Marlborough.
Bethlehem
Water main break shuts off water on New Scotland Road
The Town of Bethlehem announced Oct. 30 that water is off on New Scotland Road between Fisher Boulevard and Upper Font Grove Road while crews repair a water main break at 1747 New Scotland Road.
Tisbury
Tisbury sets Halloween evening road closures
Tisbury announced Oct. 30 that roads will close from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Halloween evening.
Boxford
Overnight road line painting wraps up this week
Boxford announced that its contractor, K5, was painting center and edge roadway lines overnight Oct. 26 and 27, with work wrapping up early Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Yarmouth
Wastewater work closes several Yarmouth roads this week
The Town of Yarmouth announced road closures and detours for the week of Oct. 26 as sewer, water main, drainage and paving work continues at multiple locations, including new daily closures on Route 28 starting Nov. 2.
Taunton
THS changes football game day traffic and pickup rules
Taunton High School is changing football game day entry, parking and pickup procedures starting Friday, Oct. 30, when THS hosts Franklin, including a new student pickup spot and road closures beginning at 5 p.m.
Amherst
DPW paving eight roads week of Oct. 26
The Amherst Department of Public Works says a contractor will pave eight roads the week of Oct. 26, and drivers should expect delays though roads will stay open to traffic.
Grafton
Stillwater Road paving set for Nov. 3
Grafton announced roadwork on Stillwater Road, with milling done Oct. 29 and paving planned for Nov. 3, both from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, which could affect access and cause delays.
Salem
Salem issues road closure, safety guide for Halloween night
The City of Salem released a guide with road closures, event schedules and safety rules for Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, warning of especially large crowds for the city's 400th anniversary.
Concord
Concord Road Work Set for Oct. 26-30
The Town of Concord announced a schedule of road work for Oct. 26-30, including paving on College Road, construction at the Old Bridge Road/Main Street intersection, curb work on Alcott Road and final paving on Lanes End.
Belchertown
Belchertown Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town to auction home at 185 Orchard Road
Belchertown will auction a single-family home at 185 Orchard Road next month. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town to auction home at 185 Orchard Road; Veteran tax work-off program drops paperwork rule; Belchertown Water District lifts full water ban; Senior Center hosts Halloween brunch Friday.
Worcester County
Auburn Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Virtual hearing set on crosswalk safety upgrades
MassDOT schedules virtual public hearing on vulnerable road user crosswalk upgrades at state-signaled intersections in the Auburn area.
Norfolk County
Cohasset Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4
Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4. From our own coverage: Select Board outlines its role in FY28 budget. Also in today's brief (2 items): Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4.
Hampshire County
Belchertown Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town to auction home at 185 Orchard Road
Belchertown will auction a single-family home at 185 Orchard Road next month. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town to auction home at 185 Orchard Road; Veteran tax work-off program drops paperwork rule; Belchertown Water District lifts full water ban; Senior Center hosts Halloween brunch Friday.
Prospect
Prospect Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Sidewalk task force schedules second special session
Prospect's Sidewalk Task Force sets a second special hybrid meeting for Friday afternoon. From our own coverage: Early voting hours set for Oct. 28; Early voting hours set for Oct. 29.
Auburn
Auburn Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Virtual hearing set on crosswalk safety upgrades
MassDOT schedules virtual public hearing on vulnerable road user crosswalk upgrades at state-signaled intersections in the Auburn area.
Worcester County
Grafton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Paving set for Stillwater Road Nov. 3
Stillwater Road paving is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, after lane-closing milling work this week. From our own coverage: Property tax bills due Nov. 2; Stillwater Road paving set for Nov. 3.
Westford
Westford Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Four-way stop coming to Lowell Road Nov. 12
Westford's Lowell Road intersection at Brookside and Chamberlain roads becomes a four-way stop Nov. 12 after a crash review. From our own coverage: Lowell Road becomes four-way stop Nov. 12.
Hampshire County
Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 30: DPW paving eight roads this week
Amherst's Department of Public Works is paving eight roads this week, causing driver delays. From our own coverage: DPW paving eight roads this week.
Bristol County
Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: THS revises football traffic, pickup rules
Taunton High School overhauls football game day traffic and pickup rules effective Friday's game against Franklin. From our own coverage: THS revises football game day traffic rules.
Needham
Needham Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning
Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning. Also in today's brief (7 items): Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning; Needham freshman girls soccer hosts Natick; Needham freshman football hosts Newton North; Climate Action Committee meets Nov. 2.
New
Prospect Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Sidewalk task force schedules second special session
Prospect's Sidewalk Task Force sets a second special hybrid meeting for Friday afternoon. From our own coverage: Early voting hours set for Oct. 28; Early voting hours set for Oct. 29.
Plymouth County
Rochester Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Conservation hearing set for Mary's Pond Road
Conservation Commission holds public hearing on Mary's Pond Road project Tuesday. Also in today's brief (4 items): Historical Commission meets Monday evening; Board of Health meets Tuesday afternoon; Board of Assessors meets Tuesday evening; Conservation board holds hearing on Mary's Pond Road.
Amherst
Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 30: DPW paving eight roads this week
Amherst's Department of Public Works is paving eight roads this week, causing driver delays. From our own coverage: DPW paving eight roads this week.
Middlesex County
Westford Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Four-way stop coming to Lowell Road Nov. 12
Westford's Lowell Road intersection at Brookside and Chamberlain roads becomes a four-way stop Nov. 12 after a crash review. From our own coverage: Lowell Road becomes four-way stop Nov. 12.
Rochester
Rochester Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Conservation hearing set for Mary's Pond Road
Conservation Commission holds public hearing on Mary's Pond Road project Tuesday. Also in today's brief (4 items): Historical Commission meets Monday evening; Board of Health meets Tuesday afternoon; Board of Assessors meets Tuesday evening; Conservation board holds hearing on Mary's Pond Road.
Stoughton
Stoughton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town Hall parking shifts for fenced front
Town Hall fences off front area, shifts visitor parking to Rose Street lot. From our own coverage: Fenced area added in front of Town Hall.
Grafton
Grafton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Paving set for Stillwater Road Nov. 3
Stillwater Road paving is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, after lane-closing milling work this week. From our own coverage: Property tax bills due Nov. 2; Stillwater Road paving set for Nov. 3.
Norfolk County
Stoughton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town Hall parking shifts for fenced front
Town Hall fences off front area, shifts visitor parking to Rose Street lot. From our own coverage: Fenced area added in front of Town Hall.
Norfolk County
Needham Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning
Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning. Also in today's brief (7 items): Broadmeadow School Council meets Friday morning; Needham freshman girls soccer hosts Natick; Needham freshman football hosts Newton North; Climate Action Committee meets Nov. 2.
Taunton
Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 30: THS revises football traffic, pickup rules
Taunton High School overhauls football game day traffic and pickup rules effective Friday's game against Franklin. From our own coverage: THS revises football game day traffic rules.
Cohasset
Cohasset Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4
Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4. From our own coverage: Select Board outlines its role in FY28 budget. Also in today's brief (2 items): Village Parking Task Force meets Nov. 4.
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