Town Unveils 250th Independence Day Plans as Library Concerts Approach
The town went public Thursday with its official guide to a 250th Independence Day celebration, and the Tewksbury Public Library confirmed a seven-concert outdoor summer series beginning as soon as next Monday.
TOWN HALL
Town Hall posted its announcement for Tewksbury's 250th Independence Day Celebration & Festivities on Thursday, signaling that local planning for the national sestercentennial is in gear. Full details are available on the town's website at https://www.tewksbury-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1120.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Tewksbury Public Library is bringing back its Outdoor Summer Concert Series with seven free shows on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m., running June 15 through July 27. The first performance is this coming Monday — a quick turnaround for residents looking to add something to the calendar.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Info Released On Outdoor Concert Series This Summer In Tewksbury" — Tewksbury Patch reports the library's returning Monday-night series will feature tribute and cover bands, a story the town's homepage also highlighted this week. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Tewksbury" — Tewksbury Patch compiled a guide to fireworks, parades, and area July 4 events marking the country's 250th anniversary, overlapping with the Town Hall Independence Day announcement posted the same day. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Huge Winner In Scratch-Off Game Sold At Tewksbury Store" — A Massachusetts Lottery scratch-off prize winner was traced to a Tewksbury retailer, per Tewksbury Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
"Snapping Turtle Found In Tewksbury Home's Pool" — Animal control responded to help relocate a snapping turtle that turned up uninvited in a local home's pool, Tewksbury Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury)
COMING UP
- **Monday, June 15**: Joint Meeting of the Select Board and the Planning Board (Revised) — check tewksbury-ma.gov for time. - **Monday, June 15**: Regular Planning Board meeting. - **Monday, June 15**: Library Outdoor Summer Concert Series opener, 6:30 p.m. - **Tuesday, June 16**: School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting.