Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Coronavirus Cases Falling: Latest State Data
Like the state as a whole, Wilmington seems to have turned the corner on the omicron surge.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
- Andover, MA
Chris joined Patch from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He covers Andover, North Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Tewksbury, and he looks forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at chris.huffaker@patch.com or 412-265-8353.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Coronavirus Positive Rate Falling: State Data
Like the state as a whole, North Andover seems to have turned the corner on the omicron surge.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Average Case Count Below 10K
The daily average case count fell below 10,000 for the first time in 2022 in the latest state data released Thursday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Fire Offers 'File Of Life' Kits To City Residents
The free kits are designed to give firefighters responding to calls important medical information.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Currently Ineligible For New State Home Test Program
The district does not participate in pooled or symptomatic testing, a requirement for the planned home test program.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston-Area Sewage Shows Continued Drop In Coronavirus
Coronavirus RNA in Boston-area sewage continued to fall rapidly over the last week, according to Biobot's analysis.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover Gets $48.5K State EV Charger Grant, Hybrid Police Cars
The town published the first issue of 2050, its new sustainability newsletter named for the Massachusetts deadline for net-zero emissions.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover To Update Residents On West El Project Feb. 8
Construction is expected to begin this spring on the new pre-K-5 school behind the current West Elementary.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Gas Leak Temporarily Closes North Andover Mall
Businesses at the mall reopened after crews capped the leak around midday Thursday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Police Warn Of Car 'Warm-Up Thefts'
The police warned residents against running their cars to warm the engine while remaining inside.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: More Info Needed On PFAS Response
Resident Leah Bartell called on the city to provide more answers regarding the water's high PFAS levels in the second half of 2021.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Schools Considering Start Time Changes Again
Officials are looking to have a decision on new start times at the April 13 School Committee meeting.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Police Dog Grimm Takes Final Ride Through Andover
The K9 developed terminal lung cancer and was put down Wednesday after 10 years with Andover Police Department.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Town Manager Proposes 2.3 Percent Budget Increase
One priority this year is funding debt service for a new Public Works/School Maintenance Facility, town manager Richard Montuori said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover To Launch Shawsheen River Master Plan Project Tuesday
The town is hosting a virtual kickoff meeting about the future of the Shawsheen River corridor.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn's High PFAS Levels Continued In Q4 Tests
Three water samples in November and December tested at just below the state maximum, but the quarterly average remained elevated.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Two Take Out Papers To Run In Wilmington Town Election 2022
One candidate each has taken out nomination papers to run for seats on the School Committee and Board of Selectmen.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury School Committee Publishes Union Bargaining Records
The school district shared nearly 200 pages of negotiations after the teachers union agreed to make bargaining materials public.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Superintendent Proposes 5.34% Budget Hike
The district would invest over $2 million in pandemic recovery services.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Peace Group Protests At Andover Raytheon Site
Massachusetts Peace Action protesters called on Raytheon employees to take a stand against the company's arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
