Lessons from Virginia and Georgia loom large as Lowell passes the state’s first moratorium on data center expansion, citing threats to air quality and rising utility bills  On March 10, the Lowell City Council voted in favor of a one-year moratorium on data center development and expansion. The measure, which includes a possible 180-day extension, pauses new…

350 years ago, as opposed to the usual 250 years ago, on April 21, 1676, a coalition of Nipmuc, Wampanoag, and Narragansett fighters besieged the Haynes Garrison house on the West Bank of the Sudbury River. Later, they ambushed the company led by Captain Wadsworth as they marched back from Marlboro. This day is known…

An interview with “Fenway Punk” author Chris Wrenn on how a crew of rowdy hawkers funded an iconic Boston hardcore label [Photos courtesy of Chris Wrenn] The Boston Red Sox suck this season.  Sit at any bar or enter any locker room in New England this week, and you will hear some…

Even in affluent Middlesex County, a large number of families are experiencing hunger, and the Sudbury Community Food Pantry has exponentially increased its ability to help with a new, dedicated location. When the food pantry moved from its long-term quarters in the basement of Ascension Parish Catholic church last summer to a building it…

Gosling Cooper's Hawk White Egret Great Blue Heron Great Blue Heron with chicks Great Blue Heron American Robin Painted Turtle Raphaëlle is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston, and a former Sudbury resident who now lives in Lincoln. Although she takes photos of wildlife, she considers herself shaped as much by curiosity and close observation as…

When Code Ninjas first opened its doors in the Whole Foods Plaza in 2020, owner Victor Lee had a singular mission: to teach kids how to code. Fast forward six years, and the Sudbury location is not just surviving; it is thriving. Ranked among the top 10 best-performing centers out of 400 worldwide, Code Ninjas…

Well Sudbury, yes, we made it through the Winter. Certainly more notable than the last few years. Sustained cold with snow on the ground most of the time from early December. Miraculously it all went away and rather quickly. Now we are on to April showers. Some notable stats include: Monthly Rainfall: 3.81 inches…

As the town of Sudbury enters a landmark year, the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and a dedicated team of volunteers are calling for community support to ensure this year’s July 4th Parade is the most memorable yet. The 2026 parade carries more significance than usual, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…

Last month Ellen Gitelman reviewed the Sudbury Savoyards production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers." Gitelman said of the February, 2026 performance "If you’ve never seen a Gilbert & Sullivan performance, or even if you’ve seen all thirteen comic operas, you shouldn’t miss this one. It surpasses their usual high standards!" You can read the…

[Editor’s Note: This article is syndicated in collaboration with The Forum — the student newspaper of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. You can also read the article on the Forum’s website here.] With artificial intelligence becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, questions about its impact cannot be ignored. The controversy around AI’s place in…