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Greetings Billerica! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Billerica athletes shine at UMass Lowell’s home meet?
- Billerica mourns Patricia “Pat” Murray, BMHS Class of 1960
Also on today's calendar: Watching Mr. Pearson - Independent Film Premiere & Live Q&A and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain becoming steadier, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.
- Monday: Chilly with periods of sun, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• River Hawks Spend Saturday at Home at George Davis Invitational and At Virginia Challenge (goriverhawks.com) — Several UMass Lowell track and field athletes from Billerica turned in strong performances at the George Davis Invitational, including standout results in hurdles, distance races, relays, and jumps. The meet, held in Lowell with additional competition in Virginia, featured multiple personal bests and top-three finishes for River Hawks with local roots. 
• Patricia Murray Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Midlothian, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch (legacy.com) — Billerica residents are remembering Patricia “Pat” (Colella) Murray, who grew up in town and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School before building a life that stretched from Connecticut to Virginia and Florida. Her obituary highlights deep family ties back to Billerica, her decades of volunteer work, and plans for a future Celebration of Life in the Boston area.
📸 Around Billerica
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Watching Mr. Pearson - Independent Film Premiere & Live Q&A
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
7:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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No School - Spring Break
Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754 -
Pizza Camp at Sal's Pizza in Billerica!
Sal's Pizza | Billerica, MA , 328 Boston Rd , Billerica
2:00 pm -
Billerica Girl Scouts 100th Year Field Day & Yard Sale
Pinehurst Park , 795 Boston Rd , Billerica
9:00 am -
Safe Routes to School - Pedestrian Safety (Gr 2)
Hajjar Elementary School 59 Rogers St, North BIllerica, MA 01862
8:30 am -
Make-A-Wish Carnival at The Learning Experience – Billerica
The Learning Experience - Billerica , 210 Treble Cove Rd , North Billerica
4:00 pm -
The Whole Loaf
Pinehurst Tavern , 786 Boston Rd , Billerica
8:30 pm -
Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament
TJ Callahan's
9:00 am
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 9
📣 Billerica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cemetery Committee Meeting
Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
10:00 am -
Fire Station Building Renovation Committee Meeting (Hybrid)
Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
3:30 pm -
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Tewksbury, MA Calendar , 139 Pleasant Street , Tewksbury
11:00 am -
Council on Aging
Tewksbury, MA Calendar , 175 Chandler St , Tewksbury
3:00 pm -
Community Preservation Committee
Bedford, MA Calendar
7:00 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to thank outgoing Town Clerk Donna McCoy for 29 years of dedicated service to the Town of Billerica.
Donna has always been professional, positive, and exceptionally helpful. She leaves big shoes to fill. Please join me in wishing her a well-deserved… (Nextdoor Center)
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishroom - Food Manufacturing Site in Billerica. Apply here.
- Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC posted a job opening for Breakfast Attendant - Hampton Inn Bedford in Billerica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billerica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bedford
- Old Rochester student gets a firsthand look at state government (southcoasttoday.com)
- Shawsheen Connection for April (thebedfordcitizen.org)
- New Online Contact Form for Disability Concerns (thebedfordcitizen.org)
Carlisle
- DOJ settles with Massachusetts school district over claims of antisemitic harassment (washingtonexaminer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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