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Middlesex County NewsSep 14, 2026

Wayland wastewater commission previews $2 million Route 20 request in five-year capital plan

Wayland sells its last drops of sewer capacity as commission previews $2M Route 20 bond and $8M plant expansion placeholder.

Wayland NewsSep 14, 2026

Wayland wastewater commission previews $2 million Route 20 request in five-year capital plan

Wayland sells its last drops of sewer capacity as commission previews $2M Route 20 bond and $8M plant expansion placeholder.

Bridgewater NewsSep 12, 2026

Bridgewater Home Sales Span $435,000 to $865,000 in Late-Summer Deed Filings

Eleven Bridgewater property transfers were recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12. Seven listed a disclosed sale price, ranging from $435,000 to $865,000, with a median of $715,000. The period's top sale was 47 Hale St., which sold for $865,000 on Aug. 21 to

Watertown NewsSep 12, 2026

Watertown Deed Records Show Four Sales Topping $1.2 Million, Five Family Trust Transfers

Nine deeds were recorded in Watertown between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12. Four carried a disclosed sale price, ranging from $490,000 to $1,299,000, with a median of $905,000; the other five, all transfers between family members into trusts, did not disclose a price. The month's top sale was 22 Keith St.,

Westport NewsSep 12, 2026

Waterfront Sale Tops $3.1 Million as Westport Records 54 Deed Transfers

Westport recorded 54 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, though only 23 deeds listed a sale price. Disclosed prices ranged from $92,000 to $3.1 million, with a median of $655,000. The month's top sale was 15 Richmond Pond Drive at $3.1 million, followed by 177 Howland Road at $2.8

East Bridgewater NewsSep 12, 2026

Five of 12 East Bridgewater deeds disclose sale prices in quiet late-summer stretch

Plymouth County records show 12 East Bridgewater property deeds recorded between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, but only five disclosed a sale price, ranging from $490 to $975 with a median of $700. The month's top disclosed sale with a listed address was 80 Northbridge Drive at $975, sold by Cheryl and

West Bridgewater NewsSep 12, 2026

West Bridgewater sale prices span $350,000 to $850,000 as ten deeds are recorded

West Bridgewater recorded ten property deeds between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, six with disclosed sale prices ranging from $350,000 to $850,000 and a median of $740,000. The period's top sale was 275 N Main St at $850,000, sold by Peter S. Badavas, trustee, and the Keri Lee Realty Trust to JA Cruz Inc.

Plymouth County NewsSep 12, 2026

East Bridgewater August Sales Show Wide Price Split Between Five Disclosed Deeds

Plymouth County records show 12 East Bridgewater property deeds recorded between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, but only five disclosed a sale price, ranging from $490 to $975 with a median of $700. The month's top disclosed sale with a listed address was 80 Northbridge Drive at $975, sold by Ch…

Middlesex County NewsSep 12, 2026

Four Watertown Sales Top $1.2 Million While Five Transfers Carry No Price

Nine deeds were recorded in Watertown between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12. Four carried a disclosed sale price, ranging from $490,000 to $1,299,000, with a median of $905,000; the other five, all transfers between family members into trusts, did not disclose a price. The month's top sale was 2…

Plymouth County NewsSep 12, 2026

Bridgewater Home Sales Post $715,000 Median Amid Wide August Price Range

Eleven Bridgewater property transfers were recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12. Seven listed a disclosed sale price, ranging from $435,000 to $865,000, with a median of $715,000. The period's top sale was 47 Hale St., which sold for $865,000 on…

Plymouth County NewsSep 12, 2026

West Bridgewater Sale Prices Range From $350,000 To $850,000 This Period

West Bridgewater recorded ten property deeds between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, six with disclosed sale prices ranging from $350,000 to $850,000 and a median of $740,000. The period's top sale was 275 N Main St at $850,000, sold by Peter S. Badavas, trustee, and the Keri Lee Realty Trust to …

Wayland NewsSep 9, 2026

Planning Board continues Happy Hollow water plant hearing after Castle Road neighbors object

Wayland Planning Board delays vote on Happy Hollow water plant after Castle Road neighbors object.

Middlesex County NewsSep 9, 2026

Planning Board continues Happy Hollow water plant hearing after Castle Road neighbors object

Wayland Planning Board delays vote on Happy Hollow water plant after Castle Road neighbors object.

Bridgewater NewsSep 6, 2026

Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association sets fall league opening day for Sept. 12.

The Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association says its Fall Recreation League opens Sept. 12, giving families a concrete start date after last month's registration window closed. The organization is also collecting applications for a Spring Travel Head Coach position, due Sept. 25. BYSA addi…

Plymouth County NewsSep 6, 2026

Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association sets fall league opening day for Sept. 12.

The Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association says its Fall Recreation League opens Sept. 12, giving families a concrete start date after last month's registration window closed. The organization is also collecting applications for a Spring Travel Head Coach position, due Sept. 25. BYSA addi…

Middlesex County NewsSep 6, 2026

Watertown Youth Soccer opens fall in-town registration as spots run low.

Watertown Youth Soccer has opened in-town registration for its Fall 2026 season, cautioning that spots are limited, while registration for its BAYS-affiliated Travel Program (grade 3 through high school) has closed for the season. The club is also recruiting referees. In-town programmin…

Watertown NewsSep 6, 2026

Watertown Youth Soccer opens fall in-town registration as spots run low.

Watertown Youth Soccer has opened in-town registration for its Fall 2026 season, cautioning that spots are limited, while registration for its BAYS-affiliated Travel Program (grade 3 through high school) has closed for the season. The club is also recruiting referees. In-town programmin…

Watertown NewsSep 5, 2026

Watertown Sales Data Shows Wide Price Range, Heavy Share of Family Trust Transfers

Watertown recorded 13 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only six deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $490,000 to $1,050,000 with a median of $727,500. The month's top sale was a unit at 24 Otis Street for $1,050,000, sold by Christina Whitbeck to Lisa Laplante. Seven of the

Manchester-by-the- Sea NewsSep 5, 2026

Waterfront Parcel Sells for $4.8 Million as Ten Deeds Record in Manchester

Ten property transfers recorded in Manchester by the Sea between Aug. 7 and Sept. 2, with six of the 10 disclosing a sale price. Disclosed prices ranged from $500,000 to $4,800,000, with a median of $1,371,500. The period's top sale was 6 Jersey Ln, Parcel B & D, which sold for $4.8 million on Aug.

Bridgewater NewsSep 5, 2026

Bridgewater Home Sales Span $315,000 To $825,000 In Late-Summer Deed Filings

Plymouth County recorded 10 Bridgewater property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Five deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $315,000 to $825,000 with a median of $715,000; the other five listed no consideration amount. The top sale was 52 Oldfield Rd. for $825,000 on Aug. 17. Four of the

West Bridgewater NewsSep 5, 2026

West Bridgewater Deed Prices Range From $350 to $850 in Late-Summer Filings

West Bridgewater recorded 10 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, per Plymouth County Registry of Deeds filings. Eight of the ten disclosed a sale price, ranging from $350 to $850 with a median of $681. The top transaction was 275 N. Main St., which sold for $850 from trustee Peter S.

East Bridgewater NewsSep 5, 2026

East Bridgewater Records Nine Property Transfers as Trust and Family Deeds Mix With Market Sales

East Bridgewater recorded nine property deeds between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Six disclosed a sale price, ranging from $452 to $860 with a median of $577; the other three were trust or family transfers with no price listed. The period's top disclosed sale was 5 Rockmeadow Dr. at $860, sold by Richard

Plymouth County NewsSep 5, 2026

East Bridgewater Sale Prices Cluster Between $452 and $860 in August

East Bridgewater recorded nine property deeds between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Six disclosed a sale price, ranging from $452 to $860 with a median of $577; the other three were trust or family transfers with no price listed. The period's top disclosed sale was 5 Rockmeadow Dr. at $860, sold …

Plymouth County NewsSep 5, 2026

Bridgewater August Home Prices Range Widely From $315,000 To $825,000

Plymouth County recorded 10 Bridgewater property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Five deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $315,000 to $825,000 with a median of $715,000; the other five listed no consideration amount. The top sale was 52 Oldfield Rd. for $825,000 on Aug. 17.…

Middlesex County NewsSep 5, 2026

Watertown Home Prices Range Widely as Trust Transfers Mask Half of August Sales

Watertown recorded 13 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only six deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $490,000 to $1,050,000 with a median of $727,500. The month's top sale was a unit at 24 Otis Street for $1,050,000, sold by Christina Whitbeck to Lisa Laplante. S…

Plymouth County NewsSep 5, 2026

West Bridgewater Sale Prices Cluster Above $700 as Top Deals Near $850

West Bridgewater recorded 10 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, per Plymouth County Registry of Deeds filings. Eight of the ten disclosed a sale price, ranging from $350 to $850 with a median of $681. The top transaction was 275 N. Main St., which sold for $850 from trustee …

Holliston NewsSep 1, 2026

Holliston Posts Primary Results, Confirms Locust Street Water Main Break

Holliston posted unofficial results from Tuesday's state primary as public works crews fixed a water main break on Locust Street. The town's News Flash service confirmed both developments on September 1, with primary tallies now posted on the town website and repair details still pendin…

Middlesex County NewsSep 1, 2026

Holliston Posts Primary Results, Confirms Locust Street Water Main Break

Holliston posted unofficial results from Tuesday's state primary as public works crews fixed a water main break on Locust Street. The town's News Flash service confirmed both developments on September 1, with primary tallies now posted on the town website and repair details still pendin…

Barnstable County NewsAug 31, 2026

Falmouth Board of Health hears watershed nitrogen plan, approves one septic system

Falmouth Board of Health gets first look at townwide nitrogen watershed plan, presses for firmer sewer timeline.

Falmouth NewsAug 31, 2026

Falmouth board rejects fifth-bedroom sewer variance in 4-0 vote

Falmouth Select Board rejects fifth bedroom for converted commercial property, 4-0.

Falmouth NewsAug 31, 2026

Falmouth Board of Health hears watershed nitrogen plan, approves one septic system

Falmouth Board of Health gets first look at townwide nitrogen watershed plan, presses for firmer sewer timeline.

Barnstable County NewsAug 31, 2026

Falmouth board rejects fifth-bedroom sewer variance in 4-0 vote

Falmouth Select Board rejects fifth bedroom for converted commercial property, 4-0.

Norfolk County NewsAug 31, 2026

Canton Remains In Level 2 Drought Emergency, Urges Water Conservation

Canton remains under a state-ordered Level 2 drought emergency as town offices prepare for Labor Day closures. The town's News Flash reminded residents that Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Teper placed Canton in a Level 2 Significant …

Acton NewsAug 31, 2026

75-Year-Old Woman Dies Days After Fatal NARA Park Water Rescue

A 75-year-old Acton woman has died days after a Friday water rescue at NARA Park that also killed her 1-year-old grandson. Her death was confirmed this weekend by WCVB and CBS News, which reported the toddler also did not survive; Acton Patch says town officials are now detailing how th…

Middlesex County NewsAug 31, 2026

75-Year-Old Woman Dies Days After Fatal NARA Park Water Rescue

A 75-year-old Acton woman has died days after a Friday water rescue at NARA Park that also killed her 1-year-old grandson. Her death was confirmed this weekend by WCVB and CBS News, which reported the toddler also did not survive; Acton Patch says town officials are now detailing how th…

Littleton NewsAug 31, 2026

Littleton Planning Board Sets Sept. 3 Hearings on Zoning, School Stormwater Permit

Littleton's Planning Board scheduled two Sept. 3 public hearings on zoning bylaw amendments and a Shaker Lane School stormwater permit, both ahead of the fall Special Town Meeting. The Affordable Housing Trust and Sustainability Committee also meet that evening, while the LCTV Advisory …

Canton NewsAug 31, 2026

Canton Remains In Level 2 Drought Emergency, Urges Water Conservation

Canton remains under a state-ordered Level 2 drought emergency as town offices prepare for Labor Day closures. The town's News Flash reminded residents that Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Teper placed Canton in a Level 2 Significant …

Middlesex County NewsAug 31, 2026

Littleton Planning Board Sets Sept. 3 Hearings on Zoning, School Stormwater Permit

Littleton's Planning Board scheduled two Sept. 3 public hearings on zoning bylaw amendments and a Shaker Lane School stormwater permit, both ahead of the fall Special Town Meeting. The Affordable Housing Trust and Sustainability Committee also meet that evening, while the LCTV Advisory …

Bridgewater NewsAug 30, 2026

Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association is planning a fan outing to a New England Revolution game, the organization says, with details still to come.

The Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) announced a "save the date" for a planned "BYSA Night at the Revs," an outing to a New England Revolution game, though the organization says details are still to come. No date, ticket information, or venue specifics have been released yet.…

Plymouth County NewsAug 30, 2026

Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association is planning a fan outing to a New England Revolution game, the organization says, with details still to come.

The Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) announced a "save the date" for a planned "BYSA Night at the Revs," an outing to a New England Revolution game, though the organization says details are still to come. No date, ticket information, or venue specifics have been released yet.…

Winchendon NewsAug 30, 2026

Winchendon Flags Malfunctioning Meters As Cause Of Water Billing Issues

Winchendon flagged malfunctioning water meters as the cause of billing problems on the latest water and sewer bills. The town's Water and Sewer Department posted two separate notices this week: one addressing meter malfunctions across the system and a second addressing a specific issue …

Worcester County NewsAug 30, 2026

Winchendon Flags Malfunctioning Meters As Cause Of Water Billing Issues

Winchendon flagged malfunctioning water meters as the cause of billing problems on the latest water and sewer bills. The town's Water and Sewer Department posted two separate notices this week: one addressing meter malfunctions across the system and a second addressing a specific issue …

Middlesex County NewsAug 30, 2026

Westford PFAS Plant to Receive Filter Vessels Tuesday

Westford's PFAS treatment plant on Nutting Road will receive four large filter vessels Tuesday, a key construction milestone. Delivery begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 1 as crews continue building the treatment facility, while the town also reported completion of the Stony Brook Track and Athleti…

Westford NewsAug 30, 2026

Westford PFAS Plant to Receive Filter Vessels Tuesday

Westford's PFAS treatment plant on Nutting Road will receive four large filter vessels Tuesday, a key construction milestone. Delivery begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 1 as crews continue building the treatment facility, while the town also reported completion of the Stony Brook Track and Athleti…

East Bridgewater NewsAug 29, 2026

East Bridgewater Records Nine Property Transfers In Late July, August

East Bridgewater recorded nine property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only three deeds listed a sale price, ranging from $637 to $750 with a median of $649. The top disclosed sale was 541 Bedford St. at $750, sold by Michael W. and Katie R. O'Farrell to Herbert Heinz Stelzer. Four of

Watertown NewsAug 29, 2026

Watertown August Home Sales Range From $555,000 To $1.32 Million

Watertown recorded 11 property transfers between July 31 and August 29, but only five deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $555,000 to $1,320,000 with a median of $1,115,000. The month's top sale was 48 Beacon Park at $1,320,000, sold by the Joanne Afarian Living Trust to Robert Shay. Six of

Bridgewater NewsAug 29, 2026

Nine Bridgewater Property Transfers Recorded in Late Summer, Most Prices Undisclosed

Bridgewater recorded nine property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only three disclosed a sale price, ranging from $315 to $600 with a median of $515, per Plymouth County Registry of Deeds records. The top disclosed sale was 71 Forest St. at $600, from John M. and Anne M. Reid to Cesar

Swampscott NewsAug 29, 2026

Swampscott sales split between big-ticket waterfront deal and wave of no-price family transfers

Swampscott recorded 14 property deeds between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only seven listed a sale price, ranging from $382,500 to $2,050,000 with a median of $740,000. The month's top sale was 31 Lincoln House Point Lot 2, which sold for $2,050,000 on Aug. 26. Six of the 14 transfers, all without

West Bridgewater NewsAug 29, 2026

West Bridgewater Home Sales Span $350 To $805 In August

West Bridgewater recorded 12 property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, according to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds filings. Nine of the 12 sales disclosed a price, ranging from $350 to $805, with a median of $635. The month's top sale was 1 Daniel Ter, which sold for $805 on Aug. 18, from

Edgartown NewsAug 29, 2026

Edgartown Deed Data Shows Wide Price Split as Waterfront Estate Tops $6.5 Million

Eight properties changed hands in Edgartown between July 31 and Aug. 29, with prices ranging from $26,799 to $6,514,000 and a median of $999,343 among the six sales with disclosed prices. The month's top transaction was 6 Browns Farm Lane, which sold for $6,514,000 to Bank of America NA. Four of

Newburyport NewsAug 29, 2026

Newburyport Home on Water Street Leads August Sales With $2.4 Million Transaction

Newburyport recorded 14 deeds between July 31 and Aug. 29, 2026, with sale prices disclosed on seven transactions ranging from $651,000 to $2.4 million and a median of $1,061,000. The month's standout sale was 174 Water St., which conveyed for $2.4 million from the Nickerson Family Revocable Living

Falmouth NewsAug 29, 2026

Falmouth Sewer Work Closes Brick Kiln, Randolph Roads This Week

Sewer construction is closing Brick Kiln Road and Randolph Street on weekdays this week, snarling routes near the mall and Gifford Street. The town's Aug. 28 construction update set both closures for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with a posted detour map for drivers. Separately, the Ell…

Attleboro NewsAug 29, 2026

Water Main Break Reported on Oak Hill Avenue

A water main break on Oak Hill Avenue prompted an early Sunday city alert as crews responded to the outage. The city's News Flash system posted notice of the break at 174 Oak Hill Ave. just after 8 a.m. on Aug. 30, with no timeline yet given for repairs. Elsewhere, Attleboro Patch repor…

Middlesex County NewsAug 29, 2026

Watertown Home Sales Top Out At $1.32 Million In August Deeds

Watertown recorded 11 property transfers between July 31 and August 29, but only five deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $555,000 to $1,320,000 with a median of $1,115,000. The month's top sale was 48 Beacon Park at $1,320,000, sold by the Joanne Afarian Living Trust to Robert S…

Watertown NewsAug 29, 2026

New Sushi Restaurant Debuts First Massachusetts Location In Watertown

A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Watertown, offering free matcha and caviar samples to mark the debut. The opening, reported by Watertown Patch in "New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats," included a 20 percent discount on its …

Bristol County NewsAug 29, 2026

Water Main Break Reported on Oak Hill Avenue

A water main break on Oak Hill Avenue prompted an early Sunday city alert as crews responded to the outage. The city's News Flash system posted notice of the break at 174 Oak Hill Ave. just after 8 a.m. on Aug. 30, with no timeline yet given for repairs. Elsewhere, Attleboro Patch repor…

Middlesex County NewsAug 29, 2026

New Sushi Restaurant Debuts First Massachusetts Location In Watertown

A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Watertown, offering free matcha and caviar samples to mark the debut. The opening, reported by Watertown Patch in "New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats," included a 20 percent discount on its …

Plymouth County NewsAug 29, 2026

East Bridgewater Home Sale Prices Range From $637 To $750 In August

East Bridgewater recorded nine property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only three deeds listed a sale price, ranging from $637 to $750 with a median of $649. The top disclosed sale was 541 Bedford St. at $750, sold by Michael W. and Katie R. O'Farrell to Herbert Heinz Stelze…

Barnstable County NewsAug 29, 2026

Falmouth Sewer Work Closes Brick Kiln, Randolph Roads This Week

Sewer construction is closing Brick Kiln Road and Randolph Street on weekdays this week, snarling routes near the mall and Gifford Street. The town's Aug. 28 construction update set both closures for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with a posted detour map for drivers. Separately, the Ell…

Plymouth County NewsAug 29, 2026

West Bridgewater Sale Prices Range From $350 To $805 In August

West Bridgewater recorded 12 property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, according to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds filings. Nine of the 12 sales disclosed a price, ranging from $350 to $805, with a median of $635. The month's top sale was 1 Daniel Ter, which sold for $805 on Au…

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