From the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs: While much of the state received much-needed rainfall in early July resulting in temporary increases in streamflow, Massachusetts continues to experience the effects of two years of below-average precipitation. During June, the state received between 1.5 and 4.5 inches of rainfall.
By Sharon Landry The crosses on the Memorial Caisson represent Shirley residents who were killed in action in WWI, WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars. At first, the crosses were stuck in the ground where the monuments are in Whitely Park by the DAV. When the WWI monument was moved
By Katie Aponte The Littleton Select Board officially confirmed Lieutenant Douglas W. Landry as the town’s next Chief of Police. A lifelong resident of Shirley, Douglas steps into the role after completing a rigorous selection process that included a comprehensive outside agency assessment center and interviews with Select Board members.
What does it take to bring the story of Aladdin JR. to life with music, dance and adventure? ShirleyArts! is doing just that with a cast of 36 students ages 8-18, a staff of six, three weeks of rehearsals and the efforts of more than a dozen volunteers working on
By: Janet Tice The trees and stone walls lining Shirley’s roadways are valuable assets that contribute to the scenic, rural character prized by community residents. Since they are located in the public right-of-way, which typically extends 10-15 feet beyond the pavement, these trees and stone walls belong to the Town
250 years ago there were about 700 people living in Shirley. At that time, most of them were farmers. Others who owned a small mill or a small store would probably also have some farmland. In March of 1776, the Massachusetts legislature asked all towns in the colony to officially