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Night Work to Begin Downtown on August 11 with Westbound Detour

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

According to an email from Weston & Sampson, due to the progress made to date in the downtown water main replacement project, night work will begin in the business area, from Town Hall to Main Street and Cedar Street, on Sunday, August 11th. Work hours will be from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

A new detour will be in place. Eastbound traffic will flow as usual on Main Street. Westbound Main Street traffic will be detoured at Hayden Rowe to Grove Street. Ample signage will be posted for motorists assistance.

Water Main Break on Main Street Shuts Down Water Service

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Due to a water main break on Main Street Friday afternoon, water service to the Main Street area will be interrupted for several hours until repairs can be made. A CodeRED alert from Interim Police Chief Wallace went out to inform residents and businesses.

"Good Afternoon, This Is Interim Police Chief Chuck Wallace calling to advise of a water main break on Main St. Due to this break, water service in the Main St. area will be interrupted for several hours. We appreciate your patience while the break is repaired and service is restored."

Press Release: Statewide Union Endorsement for Spilka for Congress

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The statewide Amalgamated Transit Union Massachusetts Legislative Council has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. Comprised of 11 ATU Locals from across Massachusetts and representing over 8,000 members, Karen has earned their support because of her strong track record of supporting public transportation and her commitment to fighting for smart investments in our infrastructure in Congress.

Spilka Endorsed by Three Additional Local Laborers' Unions

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Three more Laborers’ International locals have enthusiastically endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. Karen has earned their support because she is a proven fighter for the middle class. The endorsing locals are 380 from Cambridge, 1156 from Framingham and 1116 from Natick and they represent thousands of working families across Massachusetts.

Project Just Because Christmas in July Fundraiser on July 25

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Project Just Because will hold its 2nd Annual Christmas in July fundraiser and silent auction on Thursday, July 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at their company headquarters located at 86 South Street, Hokinton, MA.

With 90 percent of their donations coming in November and December, the event is an effort to increase donations over the summer and throughout other months to provide funding that is needed now.

UFCW Local 1445 Endorses Spilka for Congress

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Representing over 15,000 food and commercial workers and their families, UFCW Local 1445 endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress because of her strong record of fighting for the middle class.

“Karen has never backed down from the tough challenges and we know we can count on her to always be on our side,” said Jim Carvalho, Political Director of Local 1445. “She leads with incredible determination, always finding ways to help bring jobs to our region and grow our economy. She is exactly what we need in Congress, a fighter who stands up for working families.”