The State of Massachusetts is in the midst of what many call a housing crisis. But what exactly is the crisis? Some point to affordability concerns. Others to the shortage of housing units. Just last week USA Today published a story titled: 'The civil rights issue of our generation'? A battle over housing erupts in Massachusetts. Meanwhile,…

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[Submission courtesy of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable]
Last week the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable partnered with Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The Roundtable worked with Students Empowering Women (STEW) and the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program (MVP) to raise awareness about the prevalence of abuse and to…
The Sudbury Public Schools School Committee deliberated on and voted to approve two one-year contract extensions for the district’s existing food service provider on Monday night.
Members Karyn Jones and Mary Stephens raised concerns they had about the food quality, and cited concerns shared with them by parents in the district.
“I don’t…
Request Follows Scathing Critique From A Select Board Member
On Monday, October 7, the Sudbury Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to request a new Select Board liaison.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), which is appointed by the Select Board, is responsible for reviewing and approving special permits and variances related to…
[UPDATE: Paani remained open this week after announcing it would close. No formal statement was made about the reversal, though a family member indicated on social media that the restaurant was authorized to continue operations during lease negotiations.]
A beloved, locally-owned Sudbury restaurant will host its final dinner service today, Monday, October 7. …
[Weekly review courtesy of the L-S Athletics Department]
Ethan Sholk was voted Metrowests Athlete of the Week! https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/10/02/vote-who-is-the-daily-news-male-athlete-of-the-week-923-29/75466085007/ https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/09/30/ethan-sholk-paces-lincoln-sudbury-cross-country-at-ocean-state-xc-invitational/75451343007/
Girls Volleyball Ranked #7 in Globe Poll https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/rankings/?sport=girls-volleyball&p1=SectionFront_Utility
Field Hockey Ranked #13 in Globe Poll https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/rankings/?sport=field-hockey&p1=SectionFront_Utility
Boys Soccer Ranked #10 in Globe Poll https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/rankings/?sport=boys-soccer&p1=SectionFront_Utility
Boys Cross Country Ranked #20 in Globe Poll https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/rankings/?sport=boys-cross-country&p1=SectionFront_Utility
Varsity…
Roche Bros. Supermarkets has been recognized as a 2024 Climate Leader by the sponsors of Mass Save. According to the announcement:
“The 2024 cohort of Climate Leaders is helping Massachusetts lead the nation in energy efficiency and meet the Healey-Driscoll administration’s ambitious 2050 climate goals by reducing environmental impacts and lowering energy costs. Each honoree…
Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran joined the Permanent Building Committee meeting this week. She provided a rapid-fire update on a laundry list of facilities projects that are in progress. Here’s the recap from her update:
Fairbank Drainage Project It began this week with the addition of a couple accessible parking spaces, which were add alternates on…
Town Manager Stresses Prioritization, Discipline, Civility In Fiscal Planning
Sudbury's Town Manager, Andy Sheehan, was at ease discussing the finer points of municipal finance with the Sudbury Finance Committee on Monday, September 30. Sheehan re-presented an update he had previously provided to the Select Board on the Town's goal to build a long-term, sustainable budget. He then…
[Correction : A previous version of this story omitted the extension for mailed ballots. The story below has been corrected to note that ballots sent by U.S. Postal Service and postmarked on or before Nov. 5 will be counted if received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 8.]
Are you planning to vote by mail in…