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You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
The members of the Daily News Baseball All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets...
Go for par: 10 par 3 golf courses to check out in Massachusetts
It's summertime, which means golf season is in full swing at links all across the Bay State. Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, golfing provides a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather by yourself or with a group of friends or family.
Best friends killed in Brookfield car crash serve as reminder to keep loved ones close
On July 6, the unthinkable happened to the Mcleish-Groccia family. Patrick Mcleish — a 30-year-old Brookfield carpenter — and Thomas Groccia II — a Brookfield house painter — were killed in the early morning when the truck Mcleish was driving hit a tree. The two men...
State takes action after I-Team exposes nursing homes not paying workers
BOSTON - The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers. The door was locked, and the lights were off at Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices on Monday. The woman inside told the I-Team to go away. On Friday, a judge ordered Blupoint's three long-term care facilities into receivership. The Massachusetts Attorney General filed the emergency request to put another company in charge of the homes, telling the court the health and safety of the residents was in jeopardy. "When new information revealed the possibility of dangerous understaffing and poor quality of care, my office and...
Massachusetts minimum wage for tipped workers initiative qualifies for the ballot for a total of five initiatives this Nov.—most for the last seven election cycles
A signature challenge to the minimum wage for tipped workers initiative filed by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association was withdrawn on July 17. The challenge delayed the initiative’s certification, but upon its withdrawal, the secretary of state certified the measure. The initiative would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped employees according to the following schedule:
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
Dengue fever cases are growing in Mass., across the Americas, CDC says
Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts grew in July, one month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risk of cases across the United States increasing. As of July 22, Massachusetts is one of three states reporting the highest number of cases, according to CDC data. Cases...
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
Worcester unveils new 311 Customer Service Center
WORCESTER, Mass. — The City of Worcester unveiled its new 311 Customer Service Center on Monday. Similar to the city’s existing 311 telephone line and 311 mobile application, the facility will help address people’s questions about trash, recycling, potholes, fallen trees and other issues. What You Need...
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