Peter Currier

Democratic incumbent state Rep. Margaret Scarsdale / Republican challenger Lynne Archambault in the 1st Middlesex House District. (Courtesy photo collage)

BILLERICA — A little more than a year after Town Meeting approved the funding for it, Billerica officially broke ground Oct. 19 on the construction of a $46 million Department of Public Works facility.

CHELMSFORD — Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved a $25 million funding article for the reconstruction of two of Chelmsford’s aging fire stations, which will now require voter approval at the ballo…

TEWKSBURY — The Select Board made its collective frustration heard this week after multiple new escape incidents from Tewksbury State Hospital this month.

BILLERICA — After a series of interviews with three final candidates Monday evening, the Select Board unanimously chose interim Town Manager Clancy Main to be the next full town manager pending contract negotiations.

LOWELL — State Rep. Rodney Elliott was joined by local restaurant owners and staff outside Cobblestones Wednesday morning to endorse a vote against

Fans of the long running crime drama Law and Order who tuned in to the latest episode Thursday night were able to see a showcase of local talent with actor and Dracut native Colton Osorio, 16, playing a prominent role on the small screen.

CHELMSFORD — The Department of Public Health contracted a local organization to provide free early intervention programs for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays in eight Greater Lowell communities.

LOWELL — More than 130 years after his death, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War held their annual celebration of the birthday of Lowell native Union Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler.

TEWKSBURY — The Select Board met for a working session Oct. 22 to talk about long-term plans to address the town's aging water pipes, and soon after the issue was highlighted further when the town faced four water main breaks in less than a week.