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Wednesday was Chip Barrett's last day on the job in Westford after 44 years. But he did not go quietly.

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Wednesday was Chip Barrett's last day on the job in Westford after 44 years. But he did not go quietly.

Robert Eagle founded the Regal Music Theatre in 1969 with students putting an empty stage to good use. Now, he's preparing to retire.
Meryl Kessler, former executive director of LWV made the announcement Wednesday that she is running for Newton City Council.
The panel discussion aims to address the science, psychology, the decision and rollout to help answer questions surrounding the vaccine.
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The northbound side of I-495 at exit 33 in Chelmsford was closed after a crash, but has since reopened.
"There is a need statewide for veterans housing," Waltham Director of Veterans Services Michael Russo said.
The owners behind Thrive Cultivation and Dispensary are holding a virtual community outreach at 6 p.m. April 21 about the proposed shop.
There is no dearth of bubble tea options in Brookline these days. Now, ZZ Dessert and OneZo are coming to town.
Tamara "Tamii" Stras will be the next principal at Newton South High School. She has been an assistant principal in Haverhill.
Easter traditions are being held both virtual and in-person in Westford.
Easter traditions are being held both virtual and in-person in Chelmsford.
Boston Dynamics, the Waltham-based company, released a video of its latest robot prototype Monday.
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After of about a year of being closed to people, Chelmsford's senior center is slowly opening.
Boston College said last year's seizure of the land by eminent domain for $15.2 million was not a fair price.
Students at Nashoba Valley Technical High School brought home seven first-place medals at the SkillsUSA District Competition.
Franklin Elementary Principal Joel Jocelyn is one of three finalists to replace an outgoing assistant superintendent in Waltham.
Some 56 people applied to the open position for a new assistant Superintendent for curriculum and instruction last month.
Gore Place's famous Sheepshearing Festival draws a large crowd, and is one of the museum's main fundraisers.