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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 »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…
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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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HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT HOURS WILL BE FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022
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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…
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