One Townsend obituary was published this week: Derby, Nancy C. (Grierson), 78, who died Sunday, August 23, 2026. Derby was born in Waltham and raised in Maynard before her years as a Townsend resident. Her notice was posted through Legacy.com, in care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden. No…
Townsend has pushed back the final outdoor concert of its summer band season to Aug. 27, the town announced over the weekend. A News Flash posted Saturday, Aug. 22, on the town's website said the previously scheduled season-closing show has been rescheduled, though it gave no reason for…
TOWNSEND -- Twenty properties recorded deed transfers in Townsend from July 24 to Aug. 22, but only 13 had a sale price recorded. Prices ranged from $172,500 for a condominium unit at 5 Turnpike Rd. to $810,000 for a single-family home at 98 North End Rd., the month's top sale. The median price…
Townsend closed out its summer concert series Thursday, Aug. 20, with the last outdoor band performance of the season. The Townsend Community Band's finale wrapped a summer of free Thursday-evening shows around town, and the Townsend Public Library separately announced it will close Fri…
Townsend posted new water quality reports for beaches across the region Sunday, Aug. 16. The town's News Flash update directs residents to the full reports on the town website rather than summarizing specific readings in the notice itself. The posting gives beachgoers a resource to chec…
Townsend recorded 20 property sales between July 17 and Aug. 15, with recorded prices ranging from $172,500 to $810,000 and a median of $519,500 among the 14 sales that listed a price. The month's top transaction was 98 North End Rd, which sold for $810,000 on Aug. 5 from sellers Gregory Glaser
Townsend's summer band concert series closes out its season with a final show on Aug. 20, the town announced this week via its News Flash page. The series began June 11 and offered residents free outdoor concerts throughout the summer, with the Aug. 20 date marking the last performance …
The Townsend Conservation Commission approved an amended wetlands restoration plan on a divided roll call and continued a storm-washout repair to August 26. Members Michael Potsaid, James Deroian and James Gates voted to approve the amended plan over the dissent of member Brian Pinkerton.
North Middlesex School Committee voted 6-0 to adopt revisions to roughly 30 district policies after a bullying-law briefing from district attorney Michael Joyce.
Townsend Planning Board approves solar screening and a Haines Road driveway, pushes Cedar Road subdivision fight to August 24.