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Water main flushing underway through Oct. 23

Townsend crews begin flushing water mains across town this week through Oct. 23. Also in today's brief (3 items): Water main flushing scheduled for Oct. 20 to 23; North Middlesex High inducts new honor society members; Senior Center closed Oct. 21 through 23.

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Conservation board rejects trail fine

Conservation board rejects $100 fine against rail trail nonprofit after recusal splits panel. From our own coverage: Board grants 60-day extension for Atwood Acres window; Panel rejects fine for rail trail fill work.

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Six of 13 Townsend deeds carry sale prices, with one at $670,000

Townsend recorded 13 property transfers between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, but only six carried a sale price as of this report. Among those six, prices ranged from $155,000 to $670,000, with a median of $578,500. The month's top sale was 6 Adams Rd., which sold for $670,000 on Sept. 25.

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District nurse speaks at national conference

North Middlesex nurse Rebecca Boutwell to present on eating disorders at national conference. Also in today's brief (3 items): NMRSD nurse to present at national conference; Water main flushing continues around town; Fall vaccine clinic set for Thursday.

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Eight Townsend Home Sales Range From $150,000 to $670,000 in September

Townsend recorded 16 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, though only eight carried a sale price so far, ranging from $150,000 to $670,000 with a median of $572,500. The top sale was 6 Adams Rd at $670,000, followed by two sales on Redwood Street above $590,000 each. The remaining eight

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Zoning rewrite, battery storage weighed

Townsend's Planning Board took up a zoning rewrite and weighed a ban on battery storage projects. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs zoning overhaul, battery storage rules. Also in today's brief (4 items): Police host National Night Out at North Middlesex; Library closed Monda…

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Water main flushing begins, runs to Oct. 30

Townsend begins monthlong water main flushing today that may discolor tap water through Oct 30. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town-wide water main flushing begins today; State general election set for November 3; North Middlesex JV girls host Oakmont Regional.

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Family deals dominate latest home sales roundup

Six of 14 Townsend home sales this week moved property within the same family. From our own coverage: Home sales span $150,000 to $670,000 this week. Also in today's brief (5 items): Friends of the library book sale continues today; Board of Health office closed October 6 to 8; Water ma…

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Townsend home sales span $150,000 to $670,000 as six of 14 deeds move within families

Townsend recorded 14 property transfers in the four weeks ending Oct. 3. Eight sales have a posted price, ranging from $150,000 to $670,000, with a median of $572,500. The month's top sale was 6 Adams Rd at $670,000, sold by Tully Homes LLC to Rosalyn and Cheryl Cox. Redwood Street saw two sales,

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Recycling contamination rate doubles Lunenburg's

Townsend's recycling contamination rate is more than double neighboring Lunenburg's, prompting a Board of Health review. From our own coverage: Recycling contamination spike worries Board of Health; Finance Committee weighs water hiring freeze exception. Also in today's brief (6 items):…

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