Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Fire Department Receives $16K State Safety Gear Grant
The FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program will give $5 million in gear to 306 departments across the state.
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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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Fire Department Receives $16K State Safety Gear Grant
The FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program will give $5 million in gear to 306 departments across the state.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Fire Receives $15K State Grant For Safety Gear
The FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program will give $5 million in gear to 306 departments across the state.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover Fire Rescue Receives $25K State Grant For Safety Gear
The FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program will give $5 million in gear to 306 departments across the state.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Developer Withdraws Proposed Life Sciences Zoning At Cinema Site
City Council allowed the petitioner to withdraw their proposed life science rezoning in the Showcase Cinema lot last month.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Selectmen Okay Senior Center, Town Hall Site Recommendations
The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to endorse the recommended sites for two proposed building projects.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Seeking New High School Principal
The district has begun searching for a new principal to take the place of Interim Principal Jon Bernard for the 2022-2023 school year.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Open Burning Season Begins Saturday
Residents with permits from 2021 do not need to renew them for the 2022 season, the town said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Sobhan Namvar Declines Andover Reappointment Following Pushback
The town was prepared to rehire the former community support coordinator earlier this month.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Merrimack Valley Transit To Go Mostly Fare-Free March 1
Beginning March 1, the Merrimack Valley transit agency will only charge fares for the Boston Commuter bus and Ring & Ride services.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Has MA's COVID-19 Surge Peaked? Boston-Area Sewage Suggests 'Yes'
Coronavirus RNA in Massachusetts Water Resources Authority sewage has fallen rapidly over the last week, according to Biobot's analysis.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Teachers Union Negotiations Go Public
Both the School Committee and the Tewksbury Teachers Association agreed to release the sticking points in the ongoing negotiations.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
2 Plead Guilty To Burglaries In Wilmington, 6 Other Towns
Police from across the Merrimack Valley assisted with the investigation after homes in Wilmington and other communities were targeted.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
2 Plead Guilty To Burglaries In Tewksbury, 6 Other Towns
Police from across the Merrimack Valley assisted with the investigation after homes in Tewksbury and other communities were targeted.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
2 Plead Guilty To Burglaries In Andover, 6 Other Towns
Police from across the Merrimack Valley assisted with the investigation after homes in Andover and other communities were targeted.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Hosting Moderna Booster Clinic Thursday
Residents 18 and older can register to get their coronavirus booster shots at the city clinic Thursday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Selectmen Call Special Town Meeting For Wildwood School Vote
The Wilmington Board of Selectmen voted Monday to hold a special town meeting March 8 at the Shriners Auditorium.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Final Zoning Bylaw Public Input Session Pre-Town Meeting Jan. 18
The Zoning Bylaw Committee is seeking public input after an earlier draft was narrowly defeated at the 2021 town meeting.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover To Give Out Free At-Home Coronavirus Tests Saturday
The town will distribute 2,500 test kits to residents beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Report Finds North Andover Water Demand Not Near Capacity
The town studied projected water demand in response to concerns about population growth's impact on Lake Cochichewick's capacity.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
