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The Maynard Voice is a nonprofit news source bringing accurate, accessible, and non-partisan local news to Maynard, MA.

We publish community stories, town updates, school news, and more — keeping our town informed and connected. Our Mission

The Maynard News Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local journalism in Maynard, Massachusetts, and its surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide accessible, accurate, and non-partisan information to residents, business owners, and stakeholder

s. We believe local journalism is vital to maintaining a strong democracy and fostering civic engagement. We are committed to delivering timely and reliable news, including coverage of town meetings, school updates, community events, and local business news. Our goal is to keep the community informed, connected, and engaged.

05/18/2026

Maynard's Annual Town Meeting is tonight, Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive. Every registered voter can attend and vote.

Over the last two months we’ve published several articles relevant to this year’s meeting, from a plain-language guide to every warrant article to an in-depth look at the water infrastructure investments on the ballot. We've put it all those links in one place so make sure to browse through before heading out tonight.

Maynard's Annual Town Meeting is tonight, Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive. Every registered voter can attend and vote.

05/16/2026

This one wasn't in our newsletter yesterday, but it's worth checking out before Town Meeting on Monday. It's a brief update on the Water Master Plan status with a focus on Annual Town Meeting articles being voted on this coming Monday and the current progress on Phase 2: Rockland Ave. test well development and filtration plant design upgrades.

What voters should know about Maynard's water infrastructure before Town Meeting on May 18, including Articles 16 through 20 and Phase 2 well work on Rockland Ave.

05/14/2026

Our article-by-article guide to the May 18 Town Meeting warrant now covers Articles 1–9. Select Board member Lindsay McConchie breaks down what each one means and how your vote could affect you. We will continue to update as the articles are reviewed so please be sure to keep checking back!

A plain-language guide to every warrant article at Maynard's Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 2026. Updated throughout the week.

05/12/2026

We've launched our article-by-article guide to this year's Annual Town Meeting warrant, with Select Board member Lindsay McConchie breaking down each article in plain language — what it means and how your vote could affect you. Articles 1–3 are live now, with more being added throughout the week.

This is the follow-up to our April primer on how Town Meeting works — if you missed it, there's a link in the guide and farther down on this page.

We'll be posting here each time new article explanations are added, but the guide itself is always up to date — so feel free to check back at the link anytime before May 18.

A plain-language guide to every warrant article at Maynard's Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 2026. Updated throughout the week.

05/05/2026

Maynard's Annual Town Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. Polls open at 7 a.m. at Fowler School. Four of the seven seats on this year's ballot — including both Housing Authority seats and Library Trustee — have no printed candidate and will be decided by write-in votes. Several Maynard residents have organized write-in campaigns for those seats. Read our voter guide for the full details, including candidate statements and instructions for casting a write-in vote.

Maynard's Annual Town Election is Tuesday, May 5. Here's what's on the ballot, what each board does, and how to vote for write-in candidates.

04/30/2026

In case you missed it, here's Part 1 of a series we'll be publishing on Maynard's upcoming trash and recycling changes — and we've just updated it with the latest from the DPW, including dates and locations for the upcoming "Trash Talk" informational sessions. Check it out at the link below.

Maynard is overhauling its trash and recycling program. Learn what's changing, why PAYT is evolving and what to expect when the new system launches in late summer 2026.

04/26/2026

Your voice matters in Maynard!

The Maynard Voice accepts Letters to the Editor every month — and we want to hear from you. Whether you have thoughts on a town issue, a story you think deserves more attention, or something you just want the community to know, a letter is a great way to be part of the conversation.

Letters are due by the 10th of each month. Up to 500 words. Open to anyone with a connection to Maynard.

Submit yours here

Letters to the Editor — Submission Guidelines How to Submit Submit your letter using the Letters to the Editor form below. Please include: The submission deadline for each monthly issue […]

04/22/2026

Maynard Public Safety and Health Departments are hosting a free community on Sunday, May 3rd. Click below to get all the info you need and we'll see you there!

Maynard Public Safety and Health departments host a free community cookout May 3 at the Rod & Gun Club — food, games and activities for all ages.

04/20/2026

In case you missed it, this is the first article in a series covering changes to Maynard's solid waste management program. For questions/comments or just to learn more, residents can attend Tuesday's Select Board meeting in person or via Zoom. Public comments are early in the meeting, so be sure to join early if you'd like to speak. Agenda and joining instructions in the comments.

Maynard is overhauling its trash and recycling program. Learn what's changing, why PAYT is evolving and what to expect when the new system launches in late summer 2026.

04/15/2026

The April edition of The Maynard Voice is live! This month we have 20 articles covering news, business, community, arts and more.

Head to maynardvoice.com to read — and if you don't already subscribe to our monthly newsletter, now is a great time to sign up!

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01/27/2026

Dear readers,

We work hard to provide accurate local reporting, but when we make a mistake, we correct it promptly.

In our January issue, we incorrectly identified Lane Silva as the Town of Maynard’s Public Health Nurse. The town of Maynard's public Health Nurse is Katie Stanislawzyk, an employee of the town. Lane Silva is a Community Health Worker with MetroWest Shared Public Health Services, a regional public health collaborative that includes Maynard.

Our page is now updated and we are including a link to the most recent article below.

Winter can affect mood and energy for many people. This article shares gentle, practical ways to find light, comfort, and connection during colder months.

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