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Government · Board of Selectmen

Selectmen Won't Renew Police Chief's Contract

Middleton selectmen vote not to renew police chief's contract, then clash with a DoubleTree hotel over a removed Narcan box. The board terminated Police Chief William Sampson's contract effective June 30, 2027, citing notice requirements, without public discussion of a reason.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 31 through September 6, 2026

Two Middleton obituaries were published this week: Przypek, Dolores A. (Denis), 90, of Middleton, who died August 29, and Messina, Frances Lorraine (Capes), 84, of Middleton and formerly of Revere, who died September 1 at North Andover. Przypek's arrangements are being handled by Mackey…

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Real Estate

Middleton Home Sales Cluster Above $1 Million Amid String of Trust Transfers

Fifteen properties sold in Middleton between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, with disclosed prices ranging from $365,000 to $2,675,000 and a median of $1,049,000 among the 11 sales that listed a price. The top sale was 10 Boston St. at $2,675,000, sold by Champlain Realty Trust to Middleton 10 Bost…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

One Middleton, Massachusetts obituary was published this week: Colbert, Charles Edward. Colbert, 80, a longtime Middleton resident, died Monday, August 24, at Beverly Hospital after a short illness. He was remembered as a self-made businessman who founded The Chappy Corporation with $75…

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Real Estate

Middleton August Home Prices Hold Firm Between $700,000 and $1.25 Million

Middleton recorded 15 deeds between July 31 and Aug. 29, 2026, with seven carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $700,000 to $1,250,000 and a median of $770,000. The month's standout transaction was 77 Boston St., which sold for $1,250,000 on Aug. 25. The remaining eight transfers …

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's Middleton obituary column carries one notice: Rago, Anthony, 83, of Middleton, who died Monday, August 17, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Mackey Funeral Home of Middleton, with the notice posted via Echovita. No additional biographical detail, such as profession or …

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Real Estate

Middleton Home Sales Cluster Between $565,000 And $1.275 Million In August

Fifteen property transfers were recorded in Middleton between July 24 and Aug. 22, though only eight listed a sale price. Disclosed prices ranged from $565,000 to $1,275,000, with a median of $765,000. The month's top sale was 8 Edgewood Rd. Lot 9, which sold for $1,275,000 on Aug. 6 to…

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Government · Other Committee

Building Committee Approves $586,840 in Payments

Middleton Building Committee approves $586,840 as MassDOT sidewalk demand delays public safety occupancy. The panel voted 4-0 to approve a $413,167 construction payment and, unanimously, a $173,673 change order covering valves, door hardware and extended general conditions.

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