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Vintage market, how a plate is helping homeless animals, and more!
Plus, this upcoming free event will help you spot the signs of a stroke.
Dianna Carney & Camilo Díaz
May 18, 2026
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The event is designed to help community members recognize stroke warning signs and understand what to do in an emergency.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The event aims to establish what organizers hope will become “a beloved annual tradition” for the community.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
They’ve asked the public to help fill it up and spread the magic of reading. Books of all genres and types are accepted!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The charitable plates are now available through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
Community members can purchase the commemorative coin in person at the Town Clerk’s office or order it online!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
Modern-day house fires move faster than most people realize. In the past, your relatives would’ve had an average of 17 minutes to escape a housefire. The current average for modern houses? 3 minutes.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
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