495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission

02/01/2026

🌟 Local Storytellers Wanted 🌟

If you care about your town and believe its stories matter, we’ll help you turn that interest into news that reaches your neighbors. No formal experience needed – just a deep passion for keeping the community informed. We’re eager to hear your ideas and interests, and we have the experience to help you craft them into meaningful articles. It’s been our mission to share the community’s stories for over five decades.

Five great reasons to be a Community Advocate correspondent:

1. Flexible part-time income, with published bylines
2. Shine a light on your town's hidden heroes
3. Shape your local news: Be ‘in the know’
4. Help provide clarity on the workings of town government
5. Be an advocate for the best in your hometown

Email [email protected]!

10/13/2025

Please avoid Packard Road due to trees and wires down. HLP has already been advised.

10/14/2024

🌟 Join Hudson Police for National Drug Take Back Day! 🌟

Hey Hudson community! 🌳👮‍♂️

We're proud to announce that Hudson Police will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on [insert date]! This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of any unused or expired medications.

📍 Where: Hudson Police Department 911 Municipal Drive
🕘 When: Saturday October 26th

Proper disposal of medications helps keep our community safe and protects our environment. Let’s work together to prevent misuse and keep our kids safe!

Bring your medications (no questions asked) and help us make a difference. Feel free to spread the word!

See the attached flyer

06/18/2024

Update!

**We have received a notification that the issue with 911 has been resolved. We have tested our system, and it appears to be functioning normally.**

Please be advised, there is a statewide 911 outage, it is possible that you will not reach Maynard if you dial 911. They are working to repair the issue.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL OUR BUSINESS LINE 978-897-1011 EXTENSION 0.

We will update this message as soon as the issue is resolved.

11/26/2023

Join us for a magical evening at Maynard's Downtown Holiday Stroll! 🌟

📅 Date: December 2nd 🕔 Time: 6-8:30 pm

📍 Location: Downtown Maynard

Get into the festive spirit as we light up downtown Maynard with holiday cheer. 🎄✨

Bring your family and friends for an enchanting evening of holiday festivities, shopping, and delicious treats.

🎅 Here's what you can look forward to:

🛍️ Shop for unique gifts at local boutiques and shops.


🍬 Indulge in tasty treats and warm beverages.
🎆 Witness the dazzling holiday lights.
🎁 See Santa Claus
✨ Vote for your favorate window decorations( Scan QR codes for voting - Code located in each window)

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with your community. Mark your calendar, and we'll see you at Maynard's Downtown Holiday Stroll!

Spread the joy by tagging your friends and family who you'd like to bring along. 🎉

04/23/2023

It’s officially patio season! Come enjoy a meal or a drink al fresco on our patio and soak up some sun on this beautiful day. ☀️

07/20/2022

The Town of Stow is offering no-cost taxi rides to residents ages 50+ through the GO Stow program! All rides must begin or end in Stow, and must be scheduled 48 business hours in advance.

Apply for the program at: http://forms.gle/XYbFcn1ZjhzVqGSB6

More information, including instructions to request rides: https://www.stow-ma.gov/planning-board/pages/go-stow-no-cost-taxi-rides-program

01/25/2018

The Commission will meet tomorrow, on Friday, January 26th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at The Warren Center in Ashland. At this meeting, the Commission will vote to approve its report documenting key regional conditions and major findings. More details about the meeting can be found on the Department of Housing and Economic Development website.

The State Organization Index provides an alphabetical listing of government organizations, including commissions, departments, and bureaus.

06/06/2017

Thanks to everyone who attended the Commission’s 9th meeting which focused on Educational Attainment & Skills Base in the 495/MetroWest region. For this topic we traveled to the southern portion of our coverage area, visiting Dean College in Franklin.

Guest presenters included Juan Vega, Assistant Secretary for Communities & Programs and Commission Co-Chair; Paul Resten, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Dean College; Javier Cevallos, President of Framingham State University’s World of Work Program; Dr. Courtney Jackson, Chief Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness Officer of MassBay Community College; and Dr. Michael Goodman, Executive Director of the UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center. Special thanks to Representative Jeffrey Roy of Franklin for hosting this meeting!

Here are some photos of our guest presenters as well as links to their full presentations.

05/11/2017

Our next meeting will be held one week from tomorrow, on Friday May 19th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Dean College in Franklin. Our area of focus this month is “Educational Attainment and Skills Base.” More details about the meeting and invited speakers can be found on our website.

495/ MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission

04/05/2017

Thanks to everyone who attended our 8th meeting, held at the Shrewsbury Town Hall on April 3rd focused on energy issues in 495/MetroWest. We were welcomed by Shrewsbury native Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and received presentations by Matthew Beaton, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, as well as Brian Earley, General Manager of Foxborough’s Patriot Place. Shout out to Shrewsbury State Representative Hannah Kane, who hosted this meeting and provided delicious pastries & coffee.

03/15/2017

Thanks to all who attended our 7th meeting, held at the Boxborough Public Library on March 3rd. This meeting focused on the industrial and employment base in the 495/MetroWest region. We heard from Nam Pham, Assistant Secretary for Business Development at the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; TJ Costello, America’s Smart Cities & IoT Director at Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Professor Michael Goodman from UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center, the Commission’s research partner.

Find a recap of the meeting here:http://katehogan.net/pdf/Commission%20analyzes%20employment.pdf