2 injured in single-car crash in Billerica
Two males, ages 28 and 17, were injured Thursday morning after their vehicle struck a utility pole and damaged a hydrant on Route 4, police said. They were transported to Lowell General Hospital,...
View ArticleDeported felon returns to U.S., arrested in Billerica
A deported felon who returned to the U.S. has again been arrested on drug distribution charges, according to police. Joel Perez-Matos, 31, of Acton, was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges of...
View ArticleDeported felon returns to U.S., arrested in Billerica
A deported felon who returned to the U.S. has again been arrested on drug distribution charges, according to police. Joel Perez-Matos, 31, of Acton, was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges of...
View ArticleBillerica HS project speeding along
Shovels haven't broken ground yet at the new high school site, but plenty of prep work is already taking place to get ready for construction this spring. The day after Thanksgiving break, the Billerica...
View ArticleBillerica HS project speeding along
Shovels haven't broken ground yet at the new high school site, but plenty of prep work is already taking place to get ready for construction this spring. The day after Thanksgiving break, the Billerica...
View ArticleBillerica earns strong report from Standard & Poor's
The clear skies were above Billerica Town Hall because of the strong report the town received from Standard & Poor's -- reaffirming its AA+ bond rating and stable outlook for the town. S&P...
View ArticleNotre Dame Academy soccer team awarded
Four soccer players from the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro and their coach received conference honors at the recent Commonwealth Athletic Conference Soccer All-Star Banquet. From left are junior...
View Article$400G grant 'great news' for Billerica
Improvements at the Peggy Hannon-Rizza Recreation Complex have been a long time coming, recreation officials echo from their offices. The Billerica Recreation Department and Recreation Commission have...
View ArticleWanted: Gym in Pinehurst for Billerica floor hockey program
A parent gives floor-hockey instructions to a youngster at the old Ditson Elementary School in Billerica. The floor-hockey program needs a new home, but school officials thus far are not allowing it to...
View ArticleDracut school builder went from failing to passing grade
ONE SCORE, THEN ONE VERY DIFFERENT: When Dracut s Permanent Building Committee met in September to evaluate the work of CTA Construction, contractor for the new Dracut Senior High School, it gave the...
View ArticleAnnouncements
The Bromfield School will host a free presentation on the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression. "A Life Unfulfilled: Losing My Son to Suicide," will be presented by Steve Boczenowski on Monday,...
View ArticleLowell snowplow contractor fired after vulgar Facebook post
The city has terminated its contract with a company it uses for snowplowing after someone at the company posted a vulgar rant on Facebook about plowing. In the post, a woman identified as Demitria...
View ArticleBillerica floor-hockey program moving to Hajjar School
A mainstay in Billerica's Pinehurst neighborhood for 50 years, the floor-hockey program will be heading to North Billerica's Hajjar Elementary School for its upcoming season. The Recreation Department...
View Article200-unit housing plan unveiled in Billerica
As Billerica grapples with trying to attract this key demographic of young professionals, a proposed housing development could help address this issue. At the 4.2-acre corner of Middlesex Turnpike and...
View ArticleSupport Groups
AA SUPPORT: AA is an open meeting for all individuals who have been affected by alcohol addiction; meets each Sunday, 1-2 p.m. at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, 1 Hospital Drive, Lowell. Call...
View ArticleChristmas spirit shines brightly at Billerica home
You'd be hard-pressed to find more than an inch of Charles and Collette Graham's first floor that isn't dotted or decked with a Christmas decoration. Fake snow and holly berries form gentle crests on a...
View ArticleTax bills on rise in Wilmington an average of $366
The average single-family homeowner will see an estimated increase of $366 to their tax bill for the fiscal 2017. The average single-family home value in Wilmington for fiscal 2017 is $423,885, making...
View ArticleShawsheen Tech honors Basler, Rich
Victoria Basler and Craig Rich were recently honored as Shawsheen Valley Technical High School's October Seniors of the Month. Victoria Basler, a resident of Tewksbury, is a Health Assisting student...
View ArticleFree Citizenship Class: Do you want to be a U.S. citizen? The Pollard ...
ADULT SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM: The Chelmsford Senior Center offers supervised day programs for seniors Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. "No fail" programs of activities build confidence and self-esteem....
View ArticlePower of Flowers Project
The Power of Flowers Project is settling into its new home in Tewksbury after working out of Billerica for the past two years. The Power of Flowers Project has been on the Tewksbury State Hospital...
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