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Five Things to Know on March 19: Deadline to Submit Candidate Papers

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily source for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Tuesday, March 19. 1. Storm: The winter storm – with snow at first and later a mix of sleet, freezing rain and rain – will stick around for the entire day. Forecasters says that about 4 inches of snow will accumulate before the changeover. It may turn back to snow at the very end of Tuesday night too. 2. Candidates: Tuesday is the deadline for candidates for any town offices this spring to turn in their nomination papers at the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall. Town Meeting candidates are required to hand in at least 10 certified signatures and townwide candidates 50 certified …

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Buy Local Annual Conference Coming This Month

Annual Northeast Harvest Agricultural Conference will include sessions on: New FDA Regulations, Backyard Poultry, Farmers’ Markets, Farm to Table Cooking, and more.

Northeast Harvest Buy Local will host the Annual Northeast Harvest Agricultural Conference on Tuesday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Consumers, farmers, farmers' markets managers, agricultural commissioners, state officials, and legislators from Middlesex and Essex Counties are invited to attend.  Pre-registration cost is $20 and registration day-of is $25. Coffee will be served in the morning and lunch will be provided. The conference will include sessions on:  New FDA Regulations, Backyard Poultry, Farmers’ Markets, Farm to Table Cooking, and an opportunity to earn two Spray Credits.  The topics of the new fruit fly and the stink bug will be discussed for earned credits.   Please visit our …

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5 Things To Know on Feb. 7: Health Officials Get Update on Days Inn, Twin Oaks

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Thursday, Feb. 7. 1. Sun: Thursday will be the calm before the storm, with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the 20s. 2. Loan: The affordable housing project now under construction on Conifer Hill Drive will be awarded a loan on Thursday during a ceremony in Revere. Phase 2 of Conifer Hill Commons - a 42-unit affordable development next to the 48 affordable units of phase 1 - has been granted a $1 million loan from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund administered by MassHousing and the Department of Housing and Community Development 3. 4-H: Project winners from the local 4-…

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