Community Corner

A Basic Computer Class at the Library, Redmen Football Headed to Semifinals and More

Five things to kick off your Thursday in Tewksbury on Nov. 7.


1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

  • According to the National Weather Service, there will be a high of 58 Thursday with an 80 percent chance of rain. Expect a southwest wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
  • Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 34. Expect a west wind 7 to 10 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of rain. 
  • Friday will be sunny, with a high near 48. Expect a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon.
  • Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 30. Expect a west wind 8 to 16 mph.
  • Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
  • Saturday night will be Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
2. Reader Comment of the Day: "SD, there would need to be a Town By-Law change to hold businesses accountable for maintaining their properties or be subject to monthly fines. At least the owner's of the property behind John Ryan's Pub have responded to the Town Manager. Stop and Shop has a realtor that is trying to fill those vacant stores but, as we can see, hasn't been very successful," reader Jim Wentworth commenting on the article, Selectmen Receive Update on Economic Development in Tewksbury.

3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury Public Library will host a free computer class that provides hands-on training to adults.  The goal of the class is to make you more confident when using computers in the library, at work or at home. Find out more here

4. Redmen Football: After a resounding win over Somerville last weekend, the Tewksbury Redmen football is set to take on Gloucester on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Tewksbury. Read more here

5. ICYMI: At their Nov. 5 meeting, selectmen received an update on economic development in Tewksbury from Town Manager Richard Montuori, Community Development Director Steve Sadwick and Chief Assessor Christopher Wilcock. Read our story on the meeting here

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