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West Nile detected in New Bedford mosquito sample
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that West Nile Virus was detected in a sample taken from the New Bedford Business Park area. The sample was collected on Aug. 7. and was “found in a primarily bird-biting mosquito.”. The City of New...
New Bedford Mayor Pushes for Easier Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing zoning changes that will make it easier to build accessory dwelling units in the city. These ADUs are also known as “in-law apartments” or “backyard cottages.”. Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into...
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, Aug. 15
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Media to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous week’s top stories and introducing the public to the faces behind Wareham Week. In this week’s episode, editor Liam Mayo discusses the Onset Cape Verdean Festival, the closure of the...
Things to do, Week of Aug. 15
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library are sponsoring a free summer drop-in “crafter-noon” for tweens and teens to create their own make-and-take project. On Friday, Aug. 16, kids can make their own “DIY Salt Scrubs,” to help their skin glow after exposure to the sun, salt and sweat of a busy summer.
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. The chemicals — associated with health problems including several types of cancer, such as breast, kidney and...
MBTA Orange Line: A Total Transformation
“I started on a train that took people to work,” remarked the Medford, Mass.-born travel writer Paul Theroux, as he embarked on the Orange Line to begin a long train journey from Boston to the tip of South America. Boarding at the newly opened Wellington station in the late 1970s, Theroux joined the 100,000 other daily Orange Line passengers on a line midway through a modernization project that would see both ends of the line entirely replaced.
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Mass. Land Law Could Prevent You From Making Big Money
Gold, silver, and other precious metals are the topic of conversation in some Massachusetts households as inflation continues to rise and the value of the dollar goes down. Buying gold and silver has forever been considered a solid value. Massachusetts has not been known to be gold rich, but if...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Legal Notice_Fairhaven Schools free meals
Fairhaven Public Schools Offers Meals at No Cost for All Students. Fairhaven Public Schools participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Fairhaven Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
Massachusetts Eliminating Vehicle Safety Inspections?
Do you think Massachusetts getting rid of the need for vehicle owners to bring their cars in for the yearly inspection would be a good idea?. The saying goes, "if they're doing it, why can't we?" This is considered one of the two things we have to do in the Baystate other than paying annual taxes every year. Otherwise, we'd be facing penalties for not doing so.
Rep. McGonagle invited by Governor to celebrate Hero Act signing
The Rep. joined Governor, members of her cabinet and other legislative officials at the signing in Lexington. On August 8, 2024, State Representative Joe McGonagle attended the ceremonial signing of the HERO Act by Governor Maura Healey at Battin Hall in historic Lexington. The law, which is formally called An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans, boosts support for hundreds of thousands of individuals in the Commonwealth who have served in the United States military, including 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans. McGonagle sponsored an amendment in the bill to increase veterans’ awareness and accessibility to their benefits.
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
Daniel Dorgan is officially Police Chief
Daniel M. Dorgan officially became Fairhaven’s Police Chief at a Change of Command ceremony held in the town hall auditorium on Saturday, 8/10/24, the official last day of Michael Myers’s tenure as police chief. Approximately 100 people plus about 15 officers in uniform, and retired police officers attended...
WMass Golf Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 inductees
The Western Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2024 inductees in a press release sent out on Tuesday. This year’s class includes PGA of America professional and noted golf retailer David DiRico, golf course superintendent Andy Gay, amateur golfer Fan Gaudette and rules official Cary Jubinville.
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