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Boys Lacrosse Team Honored At State House For State Title
The Nantucket boys lacrosse team was honored Thursday afternoon at the Massachusetts State House for their Div. 4 state championship victory over the Sandwich Blue Knights 7-6 on June 15 at Barnstable High School. The players and coaches were invited to tour the state house while speaking with Massachusetts Governor...
Healey signs gun law, says it 'will save lives'
BOSTON — Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed "a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces," Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. ...
Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
Bellingham Safety Officials Aim to Be Age & Dementia Friendly
“Dementia is our biggest challenge,” says Bellingham Police Chief Ken Fitzgerald. “More training is needed, so when officers respond to an emergency, they know whether they’re dealing with someone suffering from dementia or a younger person in crisis.”. The current effort in Bellingham for the town to...
Bellingham Boosts IT Infrastructure with $9,263 Grant from Mass. Interlocal Insurance Association
In July, Bellingham was awarded a $9,263 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider, to fund information technology (IT) upgrades that help safeguard data, ensure the continuous operations of services, and protect the town against evolving cyber threats. “Funds from this...
New From the Desk of the Select Board - July 23, 2024 Update!
An update was provided to the community and the Board regarding the trash and recycling program and the transition to Casella. During the month of June 10,689 carts were successfully delivered to residents, with an additional 105 carts delievered in July that were purchased by residents for extra use. There...
Save the Date: September 28th Franklin’s Harvest Festival
The 21st Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 28, with a rain date of Sun. Sept. 29, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. It will take place on Main Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Franklin. Put it on your calendar!. Organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership,...
Meet Elizabeth Wheatley, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Senior Living, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Women of Distinction honorees daily from July 1 to Aug. 13. For additional McKnight’s Women of Distinction content, visit this page. With more than 30 years...
Franklin Rod & Gun Club Turns 90!
The Franklin Rod & Gun Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary this month with a celebration on August 24th. Here’s an image from their 50th celebration, taken in 1984. Photos used courtesy of Franklin Rod & Gun Club. On Saturday, August 24th, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will...
Bellingham Business Association to Hold Cookout for Members August 21st Event to Be Held at Circle CG Farm Campground, Hosted by New Owners
Event to Be Held at Circle CG Farm Campground, Hosted by New Owners. BBA members are invited to a fun family cookout on Wednesday, August 21st, from 5-8 p.m. at the Circle CG Farm Campground, with new owners. Members are welcome to bring the whole family and should RSVP by August 17th, including their name and number of guests, to [email protected].
Bellingham Days August 8th -August 10th
Bellingham Days is back again. The fun begins on Thursday August 8th at 6 p.m. when the carnival opens for their first night of fun at Bellingham Memorial Middle School. Take a ride, try your hand at their games or maybe have some cotton candy or fried dough. Then feel free to return on Friday night at 6 p.m. for more carnival fun!
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Ford, Williams Make IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (July 25, 2024) – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) uncovered its 2024 Division I Academic Honor Roll where Howard University had a pair of Bison make the cut. The announcement came Wednesday (July 24). Goalkeeper Logan Ford (Charlotte, N.C.) and attacker Kimora Williams (Marlton, N.J.) were selected after accumulating a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or better. Last season, Ford, a political science major, saw action in 15 contests while registering 82 saves. For Williams, the sports management major played in only four matches for HU. Overall, the IWLCA honored 1,163 student-athletes from 113 different institutions....
Former restaurant owner Patrick Mendoza pleads guilty to four charges following North End shooting
BOSTON (WHDH) - The former restaurant owner accused of opening fire in the North End last year pleaded guilty Friday, changing his plea on four charges including armed assault to murder. Patrick Mendoza appeared in Suffolk Superior Court for his hearing and blew a kiss to his family as he...
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