Jail officer charged with assault, falsifying report

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Middlesex jail officer charged with assault and falsifying report

A Middlesex House of Correction officer, Alexander Tine, 34, was charged Sept. 25 with assaulting an incarcerated person and falsifying a report to cover up the June incident. Prosecutors allege Tine kicked the inmate's foot, attempted to close a cell door on his arm, and struck the door with his knee, then filed a false report claiming the inmate had been aggressive. Tine is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 30 in Middlesex Superior Court.

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Full moon meetup tonight at First Parish Church

The First Parish CUUPS group is scheduled to hold a full moon meetup on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7-9 p.m. at First Parish Church in Billerica, with an outdoor beach location planned if weather permits.

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Fancy Nancy autumn party this morning at Billerica library

The children’s program runs from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Billerica Public Library. The apple-themed event includes autumn activities and treats for children ages 4 to 8. Registration is full, but a waitlist is available.

Billerica Public Library

Free tech help drop-in today at Billerica Library

Free drop-in technology assistance is available from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at Billerica Public Library. Help is available for computers, smartphones, tablets and other technology questions — no appointment required.

Billerica Public Library

New recreation center opens months ahead of schedule

On Friday, September 25, BOND Building Construction reported that Billerica's new 23,000-square-foot recreation center opened nearly six months earlier than originally planned. The company said the expanded project was delivered nearly one month ahead of its 13-month construction schedule.

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Billerica Pop Warner field booking set for Saturday

Billerica Pop Warner is scheduled to use town recreation facilities from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 26. The town calendar lists an all-day reservation but no public game schedule or specific venue details.

Billerica Recreation Department

Billerica-Chelmsford U12 hockey game this morning

Billerica Chelmsford U12 faces the Clovers U12 at 9:20 a.m. today at Stoneham Arena.

Middlesex Yankee Conference Girls Hockey League

Wellness event today at Natural Food Exchange

The first annual Natural Food Exchange Lifestyle Wellness Event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Billerica, featuring a skincare lecture and a children’s activity focused on health and well-being.

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Finance Committee to meet Sept. 29

The Billerica Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. via Zoom and in Town Hall Room 210.

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Town seeks pharmacy benefit consulting proposals

The Town of Billerica posted a request for proposals Sept. 25 for consulting services for its non-Medicare pharmacy benefit program.

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