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Peru Plans Agenda and Local Ballot for Upcoming Town Meeting Day. As Town Meeting Day approaches in Peru, Vermont, residents will address several important community decisions directly from the floor, reflecting the town's small size. Voters will choose individuals for various municipal roles, including town clerk, treasurer, constables, selectboard member, and more, with terms ranging from one to five years. A key article on the warning asks whether to implement a 1 percent rooms tax under state law. The meeting will also feature the Taconic and Green ballot for local consideration. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Feb 27) Southern Vermont Londonderry, VT

Windham County Towns Prepare for Annual Town Meeting Day on March 3. Residents across Windham County are set to gather for Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 3, to discuss local budgets, elect officials, and vote on key warrant articles. Towns including Athens, Brattleboro, Brookline, Rockingham, Vernon, Westminster, and Windham will hold meetings according to their own schedules, with Marlboro casting votes by Australian ballot. Vermont state law recognizes Town Meeting Day as a holiday for state employees, and also permits unpaid leave for others to attend. (Source: The Commons on Feb 24) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT

Sports

Celtics Defeat Nets 148-111 at TD Garden. Boston dominated from start to finish, posting a decisive 148-111 victory over Brooklyn at TD Garden. The Celtics controlled the game and delivered one of their season's highest scoring outputs. Attendance was officially recorded at 19,156. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets

Red Sox Defeat Twins 13-8 at JetBlue Park. The Boston Red Sox built an early lead and powered past the Minnesota Twins 13-8 at JetBlue Park. Jarren Duran stood out with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 3 runs, a walk, and a stolen base, while Max Ferguson added a home run and 4 RBIs. The game drew 8,629 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins

Bruins Defeat Blue Jackets 4-2 at TD Garden. The Boston Bruins secured a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden. The Bruins held off their opponent in front of 17,850 fans, maintaining control throughout the matchup. Boston finished the night with a two-goal margin. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Boston Bruins Columbus Blue Jackets