Community Corner

NEWS NEARBY: Sequestration, Car Break ins, and Election Dates

News from other nearby Patches

 

Chelmsford Public Schools Prepare For Sequester

It's been a topic in Washington, and it was a topic at the Chelmsford School Committee meeting this week as well as local officials prepare for the fallout coming from possible federal level cuts.

Wilmington to Merge Municipal Election with Senate Primary

Find out what's happening in Westfordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

In a rare move, the Board of Selectmen has accepted a recommendation by the Town Clerk to change the date of the annual Municipal Election.

By shifting to April 30, Wilmington will merge its Municipal Election with the Primary Election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated when John Kerry was sworn in as Sec. of State. On Feb. 1, Gov. Deval Patrick signed a piece of special legislation allowing Massachusetts communities with spring municipal elections with the Senate Primary as a cost-saving measure.

Find out what's happening in Westfordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Two Men Arrested In Series Of Tewksbury Car Breaks

Police believe they have solved a recent string of car breaks that has businesses all along Route 38.

Tewksbury officers arrested Joseph Arnold, 20, of 125 Salem St., Wilmington and Howard Hall, 20, of 2020 Main St., Tewksbury on Wednesday.

The men are accused of breaking into several vehicles over the last few weeks.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here