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Andover Utility Rate Hikes On The Way: How You Can Lower Your Bills
The town's electricity and natural gas utilities warned of major rate increases, but offered solutions to help customers manage this winter.

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The town's electricity and natural gas utilities warned of major rate increases, but offered solutions to help customers manage this winter.

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The award was handed out Friday at the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up in Worcester.
Called one of the prime architects of Marvel Comics, Steranko will be at Little Giant Comics and Collectibles from noon to 6 p.m.
Volunteers can clean up on foot and boat owners are encouraged to collect trash along the shoreline. Cleanup tools will be provided.
2 shredding trucks will be present for a paper-only shredding event. Attendees must show a valid ID to prove they are Wilmington residents.
Beginning Wed., Whipple between French Street and Rogers Street will be closed during weekday construction hours for the next 4 to 6 weeks.
Isabelle Cole, a student at Salve Regina U., was 1 of 100 winners of the grant founded by the former president and the Airbnb CEO.
The renovation includes a new Nursing Simulation and Clinical Education Center and new Division of Business and Security Studies facilities.
The retreat brought together a group of diverse Greater Nashua business leaders to meet, bond, and explore our own leadership styles.
Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics
Warriors defensive back Garry Rosemond Jr. was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week. Merrimack lost 28-21 to Harvard in OT on Friday.
The Wilmington Conservation Commission is seeking volunteers to help remove litter and debris from the town's parks and conservation lands.
The event is on Sept. 27 at Crumbl Cookies in Tuscan Village and gives citizens a chance to meet officers while enjoying tasty treats.
Michelle Sacco, the CFD's Fire Safe Officer, is nominated for the statewide award that will be handed out Thursday in Southbridge.
The venue will be the site of a Centennial Celebration and Rededication on Wednesday that is free and open to the public.
All voice parts are welcome as the choir sings Brahms. The group recently introduced Matthew Buono as its new music director.
Police said Peter Zakos entered the home of a female acquaintance, physically confronted a male and damaged property.
Periodic sewer manhole inspections will take place throughout the fall. Sewer manholes will be resealed following the inspections.