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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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District named Unified Sports champion statewide

North Middlesex schools earn statewide Unified Sports Champion District honor from Special Olympics Massachusetts. Also in today's brief (3 items): North Middlesex named Unified Sports champion district; Friends of the Library book sale runs through Saturday; Water main flushing set for…

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National Night Out set for Oct. 6

Townsend Police plan National Night Out Oct. 6 at North Middlesex High with K9s, food and games. Also in today's brief (3 items): Two North Middlesex students earn top PLTW honor; North Middlesex field hockey travels to Quabbin; National Night Out set for Oct. 6 at North Middlesex.

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Townsend Home Sales Range From $129,000 To $670,000 In Late September

Townsend recorded 16 property deeds between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, with 12 sales carrying a price so far ranging from $129,000 to $670,000 and a median of $572,500. The month's top sale was 6 Adams Rd at $670,000, sold by Tully Homes LLC to Rosalyn M. and Cheryl K. Cox. Redwood Street and 1 Depot St

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Planning Board splits on Seaver Road waivers

Planning Board narrowly waives road rules for contested Seaver Road subdivision as neighbors call it sprawl. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission takes up Briar Way project, Main Street order; Planning Board debates Seaver Road subdivision waivers. Also in today's brief (6 ite…

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Townsend Sets October 6 Special Election for Two Select Board Seats

Townsend has set an October 6 special election to fill two vacant Select Board seats, the town announced this week. The Town Clerk's Office will close for a single day on September 24, giving residents a narrow window to plan around ahead of the vote. The announcements followed closely …

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Townsend Records 19 Property Sales as Median Price Holds at $527,000

Townsend recorded 19 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12. Twelve sales had a price recorded, ranging from $127,000 to $870,000, with a median of $527,000. The period's top sale was 79 Tyler Road at $870,000, bought by Sarah and Matthew Sabourin. Two condominium units at 1 Depot Street

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Townsend Home Sales Range From $127,000 to $870,000 in August

Townsend recorded 19 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, though only 11 deeds had a sale price recorded. Recorded prices ranged from $127,000 to $870,000, with a median of $519,000. The top sale was 79 Tyler Road at $870,000, bought by Sarah and Matthew Sabourin from Tyler Realty Trust.

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Townsend Posts Unofficial Results for State Primary

Townsend has posted unofficial results for Tuesday's State Primary, the first of three fall elections in town. The town's News Flash confirmed the results are available online, with votes still ahead on Oct. 6 and Nov. 3. Massachusetts health officials also flagged additional human West…

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