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Tewksbury was first settled in 1637 and was officially incorporated in 1734 from Billerica. Like Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, it is named after the town of Tewkesbury, England. One of the oldest sections of town is the area around the Shawsheen River. This is where the Shawshin tribe settled, allowing them access to a great food source. Tewksbury was also known for a historic visit by President Andrew Jackson, stopping off at local watering hole, Brown's Tavern.[1]
Tewksbury, like most towns in Massachusetts, operates under a New England town form of government. Day-to-day management is led by a Town Manager, who reports to the town's five member Board of Selectmen. Every spring the town holds an Open Town Meeting where the budget is submitted for approval by the town's citizens.
Tewksbury State Hospital, a state-owned facility, is located here. Originally built as an almshouse in the mid-19th century, it includes over 900 acres (3.6 km2) of open space. Tewksbury Hospital is home to both the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Public Health, and has many different programs for addictive behavior and other health concerns.
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Read More »Town of Tewksbury FY2024 Budget The FY2024 Budget is now available…
Read More »Water service has been shut off on James Avenue from North Billerica Road to Lowell Street so DPW crews can respond to a water break in the area. Thank you for your patience while repairs are being made.
Read More »2023 Annual Town Census Is Underway In Tewksbury Town Clerk, Denise Graffeo, would like to remind residents about the importance of returning the Annual Town Census form to the Town Clerk’s Office, as soon as possible. Graffeo explains that…
Read More »Beginning Sunday January 8, 2023, the Tewksbury Public Library will undergo a new carpet installation on the second floor of the building. The scope of this project includes new carpeting installed throughout publicly accessible areas including the…
Read More »NMCOG is embarking on the public engagement process for the Envision 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (RTP) and as part of that, they are hosting focus group meetings in January 2023 and would like to invite you to these Virtual Envision 2050…
Read More »There is a water main break on Herbert Street. Water service has been turned off on Herbert Street and Rhoda Street, however, residents may also experience disruptions to their water service on Oliver Street, Ida Street, and Amos Street as a result…
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Read More »VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Find Your Next Job With The BRIDGE Method (*RR) Monday, December 12, 2pm In addition to those out of work, at any given time, 50 percent of the work force is seeking a new job, or considering a career change. To…
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Read More »Town Seeks Feedback on Housing Production Plan to Guide Future Affordable Housing Development As part of this effort, the Town in conjunction with NMCOG developed a survey on the needs, goals and future for housing in Tewksbury. The survey…
Read More »The final score was 1,614,802 minutes to 1,338,218 minutes. Participants on both teams logged minutes reading books, audiobooks, graphic novels, newspapers, and magazines dating back to Saturday, October 1st through Wednesday, November 23rd where…
Read More »Join us for this fun, FREE event. It will be a festive night to include: -Marshmallow roasting on open fires -Staging of a an ice sculpture donated by the Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce and its members -Hot chocolate, Warm cider,…
Read More »In compliance with Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1983 amending Chapter 797 of the Acts of 1919 and Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Select Board prior to…
Read More »Please join the Town of Tewksbury at the Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler Street, for the first Affordable Housing Workshop to share initial findings and gather input for the Town of Tewksbury Housing Production Plan for 2022-26. The Town is…
Read More »This page contains helpful guidance documents, application materials, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help prospective retailers navigate the licensing process. Link to webpage here For additional questions, please contact the Town…
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Read More »Parking Clerk, Denise Graffeo, reminds residents that the overnight street parking ban is in effect on all streets from November 1, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM, and remains in effect until March 31, 2023 (Town By-Law…
Read More »Moderate Income Offers for Massachusetts Residents Make your home more energy efficient with the new "Enhanced Residential Program" from Mass Save Mass Save Website: www.masssave.com Residential Rebates & Services…
Read More »Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Effective October 24, 2022, Republic Services will no longer be collecting mattresses and/or box springs for the Town of Tewksbury. This is in response to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection…
Read More »The DPW is currently fixing a water leak on Hill Street and water service is shut off on Hill Street (from Main Street to South Street), Edgar Avenue, & Sunset Road. Thank you for your understanding while repairs are being made.
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Read More »The Town’s contractor will begin roadway microsurfacing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (weather permitting). Microsurfacing is a protective seal coat which extends the life of pavement. It is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion blended with…
Read More »The Department of Public Works will be conducting water main flushing this week in North Tewksbury, West Tewksbury, and South Tewksbury in the area of South and Bridge Streets. The flushing may result in temporary water discoloration. The water is…
Read More »Library News: Tips & Tricks For Managing Your Credit on Oct. 11; Native Tribes of New England on Oct Adult Events VIRTUAL: Happy Birthday, Eleanor Roosevelt -- Becoming Who She Was (*RR) Tuesday, October 11, 11am Though blessed with the…
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Cyanobacteria Advisory Lifted at Long Pond The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) advised the Tewksbury Health Department on Wednesday September 29 that Long Pond is safe to reopen for recreational use. The advisory was related to high…
Read More »Tewksbury Backyard Hen Group Pamela Thomas, Tewksbury Animal Inspector Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler Street Guest Speaker: Dylan Dombrowski from Land O'Lakes/Purina…
Read More »Tewksbury Community Market To Hold Final Market On September 29 With 4 Food Trucks The September 29 market lineup includes: SPECIAL ATTRACTION: - National Sharpening (mobile sharpening service for knives, scissors & garden tools) FARMS…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About Town Of Tewksbury : Flu Clinic at Tewksbury Senior Center on Tuesday, September…
Read More »Tewksbury Community Market To Host 36 Vendors On Thursday, September 22 The September 22 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: - Farmer Palmer (garlic) - Meta Microgreens (microgreens) - Pleasant Valley Gardens Farm (fresh veggies) -…
Read More »The September 15 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: - Farmer Palmer (garlic) - Meta Microgreens (microgreens) - Pleasant Valley Gardens Farm (fresh veggies) - Tewksbury Public Library's Community Garden (fresh veggies) DINNER FOOD…
Read More »VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Practice Interview Questions (*RR) Monday, September 12, 2pm Receive a brief refresher on the key skills that are required when interviewing for any job. And then the bulk of the session will be spent on practicing…
Read More »On September 19th, 2022, the Town Manager and Department of Public Works Director will hold a public forum to present plans for the construction and renovation of a combined DPW-School Maintenance Facility on the current Whipple Road site. The…
Read More »The Town’s Contractor, EJ Paving, will be paving the top coat of pavement on Cayuga Road and Royal Crest Circle on Friday, September 9, 2022. Please be advised that roads will have limited access during this time and residents are advised to…
Read More »TEWKSBURY, MA – The Tewksbury Community Market is scheduled to host 30+ vendors and community groups at Livingston Street Park (288 Livingston Street), behind the Recreation Center, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 4pm to 7pm. The…
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Read More »The Town’s contractor, EJ Paving, will be applying the top final layer of pavement on Old Main Street near Wamesit Island today. The work will begin this afternoon and should be completed by the end of the day. For more information about the…
Read More »The August 25 market lineup includes: FARMS and MORE: -Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits and veggies) -Meta Microgreens (microgreens) -Pleasant Valley Gardens Farm (fresh veggies) -Tewksbury Public Library's Community Garden (fresh veggies)…
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Read More »Tewksbury Community Market TOMORROW with the return of Empanada Dada and Cupcake City The August 18 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: - Farmer Palmer (garlic products) - Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits & veggies) - Meta Microgreens…
Read More »The LRTA would like to introduce public transportation to everyone in our community. Additional…
Read More »On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, there was a presentation at the Tewksbury Selectboard meeting to provide the board with an update on the new Department of Public Works and School Maintenance Facility. To view the presentation, please click the link…
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Read More »The August 11 market lineup includes: Special Attraction: - National Sharpening (mobile sharpening service for knives, scissors & garden tools) Farms & More: - Farmer Palmer (garlic products) - Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits &…
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Read More »The August 4 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits & veggies) Meta Microgreens (microgreens) Pleasant Valley Gardens Farm (fresh veggies) Tewksbury Public Library's Community Garden (fresh veggies)…
Read More »Tewksbury Community Market Enters Week #7 With the Return of Fan Favorite Whoopie Wagon The July 28 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: - Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits & veggies) - Meta Microgreens (microgreens) -…
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Read More »On June 22, 2022, an election reform law titled “The VOTES Act” was signed into law. Effective immediately, Early Voting by mail must be available for all elections. The Secretary of the Commonwealth has mailed vote-by-mail applications…
Read More »On July 21, 2022, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary placed the Northeast Region of Massachusetts under a Level-3 Critical Drought designation, which includes the Town of Tewksbury. With the new designations, every region in the State…
Read More »Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project personnel will be in Tewksbury to respond to residents' concerns about mosquitos in their area on or about the following dates: - August 3 - August 9 - August 15 - August 18 - August 24 - August…
Read More »Planning Board Vacancy The Town of Tewksbury is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board for a term to end April 1, 2023. The Select Board welcomes residents who have an interest in serving on the Planning Board to please complete our…
Read More »The July 21 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits & veggies) Meta Microgreens (microgreens) Pleasant Valley Gardens Farm (fresh veggies) Tewksbury Public Library's Community Garden (fresh veggies)…
Read More »The Tewksbury Health Department has identified a cyanobacteria algae bloom in Long Pond (end of Pleasant St. along Whipple Rd. and Pond St.) Regularly scheduled water testing was performed on Long Pond. The results confirmed presence of…
Read More »Tewksbury Community Market Still Going Strong As We Enter Week #5 Don't forget to vote the Tewksbury Community Market the #1 farmer's market in America! Voting ends September 19, so CLICK HERE and pick Tewksbury today! The July 14 market…
Read More »Assessor’s Office Now Accepting Fiscal Year 2023 Exemption Applications The Assessor’s Office is now accepting Fiscal Year 2023 Exemption Applications. Please note that, at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, the Town voted to increase the…
Read More »The Tewksbury Community Market is scheduled to host more than 30 vendors and community groups behind the Recreation Center, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 4pm to 7pm. The July 7 market lineup includes: FARMS & MORE: - Gaouette…
Read More »The Tewksbury Community Market is scheduled to host 35 vendors and community groups at Livingston Street Park (288 Livingston Street), behind the Recreation Center, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 4pm to 7pm. The June 30 market lineup…
Read More »Event Registration Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. We strongly recommend registration for programs that are marked *RR. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously…
Read More »Please leave your Trash and Recycling out if it was missed this week and call the Town Manager's Office, 978-640-4300. Republic Services will be working through the end of the week to make sure that everyone's receptacles have been emptied. Thank…
Read More »Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project personnel will be in Tewksbury to respond to residents' concerns about mosquitos in their area on or about the following dates: - July 7 - July 13 - July 19 - July 25 - July 28 See attached notice…
Read More »We apologize for the confusion regarding trash and recycling pick-up this week due to the Monday Holiday. Republic is on a regular schedule this week and trash will not be delayed due to the holiday. It will remain on its regular day, Wednesday.…
Read More »Tewksbury Residents Invited To Guided Hike of Rogers Park This Saturday, June 11 at 10AM The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Committee and the Tewksbury Public Library invite you to take a guided hike of Rogers Park this Saturday, June…
Read More »Tewksbury Market Season Debut Thursday, June 16 The June 16 market will feature 30+ vendors, including: FARMS & MORE: - Gaouette Farm (fresh fruits & veggies) - Green Hollow Orchard (eggs, fresh veggies, candles) - Pleasant Valley Gardens…
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