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Nantucket Select Board Wants Renegotiation Of Current Wind Agreement
The Nantucket Select Board is planning to renegotiate its good neighbor agreement with Vineyard Wind. The Select Board decided to act days after a huge turbine blade failed and broke apart, sending fiberglass and foam onto Nantucket beaches. The panel finds that the emergency has revealed that Vineyard Wind's communication...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
JetBlue Ends Charlotte-Boston Flights to Focus on New Markets
JetBlue has announced that it will no longer operate flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. The Charlotte Business Journal reported, this decision is part of the airline’s strategy to reallocate resources and focus on expanding its presence in other markets. Consequently, JetBlue will have no flights out of Charlotte and will cease operations at the airport entirely.
Florida man sentenced for identity theft, defrauding the SBA
A Florida man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston for conspiring to use a stolen identities to obtain Small Business Administration disaster loans and then launder the money, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s office said in a statement. Hector Garcia, 52, of Ocala, Florida, was sentenced to time...
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and Mid-80s Temps Over Idyllic Weekend Before Possible Showers
Bostonians can anticipate a sunny and warm weather pattern set to persist over the weekend, providing an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities under clear skies. According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will hover around the mid-80s, with today expected to reach near 83 degrees and similar conditions projected for both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will remain light and variable, turning easterly in the afternoons with speeds not exceeding 7 mph. The forecast, posted by the National Weather Service, promises mostly clear nights with lows in the mid-60s through the weekend.
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Methuen police make 6 arrests in drug crackdown
METHUEN — After a surge in citizen complaints about drug activity, Methuen Police Department’s Street Narcotics Unit made six arrests this week in various locations known for hand-to-hand narcotics transactions. The arrests occurred around East Street, Prospect Street, and Milk Street, where the Street Crimes Unit has been...
Massachusetts man charged in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the US and Dominican Republic using household items
BOSTON – A Boston man was arrested and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the United States and the Dominican Republic. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Alexis Lara Herrera was charged with one count of smuggling goods from the United States; aiding and abetting. Herrera made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston last Friday and pleaded not guilty. He is currently being held in federal custody pending trial.
How WILD AM 1090 became the authoritative voice of Boston's Black community
BOSTON – At 90 Warren St. in Roxbury, a non-descript brick building stands largely unnoticed. It blends in with the bustling environment with anonymity. Yet in the 80s and 90s, it was home to WILD AM 1090, a major force in the Boston radio universe."We win 'Best of Boston' from Boston magazine. Our little daytime morning show was all that and then some," recalled "Coach" Willie Maye. How WILD AM 1090 rose to prominenceFor decades, WILD AM 1090 was the authoritative voice of the Black community in Boston. It was the first station to play New Edition, and was the...
Drug raids yield more than 400 grams of cocaine
The Plymouth police drug unit, with the help of Kingston and state police, raided homes this week in Boston, Plymouth, and Kingston, seizing more than 400 grams of cocaine and $16,000 in cash. Three people were arrested and charged with cocaine- related offenses, according to court records. Two of them...
Leominster Starburst - fun and fireworks!
Doyle Field - 100 Priest St, Leominster MA 01453 Google Map. Starburst returns to Doyle Field on Saturday July 27!. 5:00pm - 9:00pm Vegetable Circus Roaming Performances. 7:30pm Presentation of "Citizens of the Year" Awards. 7:45pm - 9:00pm Neurotic Gumbo. 9:00pm Fireworks Display. Fun for the whole family!. https://www.facebook.com/events/472668588835392/
Bailey Zappe’s Pats Days Appear Numbered After Latest Update
The New England Patriots have a new nucleus of players they are looking to build around. The shift happened over the course of the offseason and certain players are falling down the depth chart. Their first practice took place on July 24 in Foxborough but things are already looking shaky...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Select Board Notes, 22 July 2024: A Midsummer Night’s Meeting
Traffic safety on Central Street again arose as a resident concern, as Mr. Scott Smyers called attention to a recent accident, and a history of accidents near his residence. Mr. Smyers also noted the sporadic appearance of movable traffic speed monitors at the location and suggested that Acton purchase more of those devices.
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