Town Offices Closed Columbus Day

On the following applications:

1. That of DR. GAIL MCNEILL, applicant and ELLIOTT AND PHYLLIS MCNEILL, owners, for a modification of Special Permit 12-15, to eliminate condition #1 from the decision which restricts hours during which animals are allowed outdoors and condition #2 which requires windows to be closed year-round to reduce noise, property shown on Town Map K08 as Parcel 0090, 21 UNION AVENUE, Business District #5.     #13-30 
2. That of SCOTT AND LISA GOLDMAN, applicants and property owners, for a Special Permit under the provisions of Section 2313 of the Zoning Bylaws, to raise no more than eight (8) hens on the premises, property shown on Town Map C07 as Parcel 0317, 6 CHECKERBERRY CIRCLE, Residential Zone A-1.     #13-31 
3. That of AMY NOYES AND CARL LEGUIA, applicants and owners, for a Special Permit under the provisions of Section 5500 of the Zoning Bylaws, to allow an 802 s.f. Accessory Dwelling Unit, property shown on Town Map G11 as Parcel 0003, 72 PLYMPTON ROAD, Residential Zone C-1.   #13-32 

The applications are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Petitioner must be present or send authorized representative.

3. Join the second annual Halloween 5K & Fun Run on Oct. 27: 5K Time: 11 a.m., Cost: $25; Fun Run: noon, Cost: $10. This is a great event for the whole family - run, walk, cheer, or volunteer! The 5K will be a timed event starting at 11:00 AM followed by a 1-Mile Fun Run around our paved Haskell Field loop. Please note that registered 5K participants are welcome to join the Fun Run as well at no additional charge. Free refreshments available for participants.

Costumes are encouraged, so get in the spirit!

Volunteers of all ages needed! High school community service hours opportunities! If interested, please register as a volunteer online!

Registration is now open. Online registration is recommended and is the preferred method. Click here to register online. If you'd rather register in person, fill out our registration form and drop it off at the Atkinson Pool front desk.

4. In case you missed it: Want to Buy Curt Schilling's Stuff?

5. Forecast:

Friday: Mostly cloudy skies. Some sun in the Merrimack valley and some scattered showers south & west of Boston. Highs from 57-64.

Saturday: Clouds and sprinkles in the morning, then remaining mostly cloudy. Could be some sun north of Boston. Low 60s.

Sunday: Partly sunny skies. Highs in the 60s.