Maynard Life Outdoors and Hidden History of Maynard

Maynard, MA, USA: Beacon-Villager newspaper column on local history, observations on nature and recreational activities, plus an occasional health-related article. Columns from 2009-11 collected into book "MAYNARD: History and Life Outdoors." Columns from 2012-14 collected into book "Hidden History of Maynard." - David A. Mark

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge - history

SUMMARY: Once upon a time, the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge was a federal "Superfund" clean-up site. This was a conseq...

Monday, March 2, 2026

History of federal and local holidays

SUMMARY: The U.S. federal government has established eleven federal holidays, the most recent being Juneteenth. The initial four - New Year...

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Maynard's water needs, past, present and future

SUMMARY: Maynard initiated town water in 1889 with White Pond (Hudson/Stow border) as the source. Wells were added starting in 1965 and Whit...

Friday, January 2, 2026

Maynard's Main Street bridge status

Maynard's Main Street bridge is tentatively scheduled for replacement starting the summer of 2028. The estimated budget is $8.4 million,...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Cedar Waxwings and Winterberry

Cedar Waxwing; note 'wax-like' deposits at tips of wings and tail. In Acton, MA, at the end of Sylvia Street (a dead end road on the...

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