Lowell Resident Wins $600K Mass Cash Prize
Nicholas Budesky, of Lowell, recently claimed an additional $600,000 in Mass Cash grand prizes, adding to the $500,000 he had previously won in November. All his winnings came from the game’s midday drawing on Friday, November 14.
Budesky celebrated his win by taking a party bus along with his family to the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester to claim his prizes. He won by playing a set of numbers representing birthday and anniversary dates. Budesky played these numbers a total of 11 times, winning a combined total of $1.1 million in Mass Cash prizes in a single drawing.
He claimed the first portion of his winnings on November 17, and the remaining prizes on January 9. After his most recent visit to the Lottery headquarters, Budesky and his family went out to lunch and then headed to the airport to celebrate with a trip to Florida. Beyond the trip, he plans on saving the rest of his winnings.
Budesky purchased his winning tickets at BJ’s Wholesale Club, located at 100 Corporate Drive in Franklin. The store will receive a $6,000 bonus for selling these winning tickets, adding to the $5,000 bonus earned from the previously claimed prizes.
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MassDOT Announces Route 133 to I-495 Southbound On-Ramp Closures
TEWKSBURY — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced nightly closures of the on-ramp from Route 133 to Interstate 495 southbound. These closures will be in effect nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, January 16.
The closures are necessary to allow crews to safely perform bridge joint repair work. This is part of an $8.4 million bridge preservation project focusing on the I-495 bridges over Routes 38 and 133 in Tewksbury.
During the closures, the following detours will be in place:
- Motorists on Route 133 will be directed to take the on-ramp from Route 133 to I-495 northbound.
- Motorists will then take exit 97B onto I-93 northbound.
- Continue on I-93 northbound to exit 40B onto I-495 southbound.
Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will guide drivers through the work area. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
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Town of Tyngsboro Hosts Sustainability Workshops
TYNGSBORO — The town’s Sustainability Committee is hosting a series of three Saturday morning events focused on building community and individual resilience to local and global climate and environmental changes.
The workshop series includes:
- January 17: “Fireside Chat with Local Farmers” — This event brings together residents and farmers to discuss challenges posed by changing weather patterns and loss of biodiversity. Participants will learn about the impacts on food growing, supporting local food access, and building a reliable regional food system.
- February 28: “Resilient Communities, Prepared Together” — This workshop will explore ways for residents to be ready during severe weather and stay connected with the community. Tyngsboro emergency professionals and local volunteers will provide guidance on disaster preparedness and neighbor support.
- March 21: “Resilient Yard, Diverse Habitat” — This event will cover how residents can support wildlife, improve soil health, and strengthen community resilience, creating a healthier environment for all.
All workshops will be held at the Center for Active Living, 169 Westford Road, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to attend and contribute to building a more sustainable community.
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