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DCR awards nearly $90,000 in funding to rural and volunteer fire departments
RUTLAND, Mass. — Nearly 40 communities will receive federal funding to help with volunteer fire assistance. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced the nearly $90,000 in funding at the Rutland Fire Department Friday. The grant money was given to municipalities with nonprofit rural, call or volunteer fire...
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill To Protect Prison Workers And Inmates From Environmental Hazards
A new bill from Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) targets environmental hazards that are harming prison workers and inmates. The Environmental Health in Prisons Act would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to implement an independent advisory board responsible for conducting research on environmental threats, including information on air, water quality as well as mold presence, contagious diseases or dangerously low or high temperatures.
Dan O’Brien’s Advice: Embrace the Side Hustle to Thrive in Radio
Recently, the topic of “side hustles” came up on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show when it was made aware to them that one of the Producers of the show, Dan O’Brien, has a beach wagon rental business in addition to working on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show.
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 19, 2024
Of the 52 bills acted on this week, 39 were in Massachusetts. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we...
Almost 2 in 3 Massachusetts Democrats, left-leaning voters want Biden to step aside: Poll
A majority of Massachusetts Democrats or left-leaning voters say they want President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, according to a new survey. The Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, released Friday, found 64 percent of Democratic or left-leaning voters in the historically progressive state say they want a different candidate to be the top of…
Worcester Police Seek Help to Find Missing Man, Jansel Ramos, Amid Concerns for His Well-being
The Worcester Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in the urgent case of Jansel Ramos, a twenty-seven-year-old resident of Hancock St who has mysteriously disappeared after exhibiting unsettling behavior. As announced through their social media channel, authorities have expressed growing concern due to the erratic nature of Mr. Ramos's actions prior to his vanishing, which has now stretched into several days of absence, leaving his family anxious and in search of answers.
Detached house sells in Upton for $1.5 million
A 3,876-square-foot house built in 2018 has changed hands. The spacious, recently built property located at 25 West River Street in Upton was sold on June 25, 2024, for $1,463,700, or $378 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes an underground/basement garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 4.9-acre.
Last eBay Employee Sentenced in Cyberstalking Campaign Against Massachusetts Couple
The final chapter in a harrowing tale of corporate overreach and cyberstalking has closed with the sentencing of Brian Gilbert, the last of seven former eBay employees embroiled in a campaign of harassment against a Massachusetts couple. Gilbert, who served as eBay’s Senior Manager of Special Operations for the Global Security Team, faced U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young in Boston and was handed a sentence that included time served, one year of supervised release, and a fine of $20,000, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts.
Single family residence in Harvard sells for $1.1 million
The spacious property located at 76 Pinnacle Road in Harvard was sold on June 24, 2024 for $1,080,000, or $333 per square foot. The house, built in 1999, has an interior space of 3,242 square feet. The layout of this three-story house consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 1.5-acre of land.
Heard Street bridge, damaged in pipe break, expected to reopen by end of next week
WORCESTER — The Heard Street bridge that closed two weeks ago after being damaged in a water main break is expected to open by the end of next week, according to the city. The state has given the city the go-ahead to begin repairs. On July 8, water from a broken main gushed onto the bridge, washing away earth beneath the surface. The bridge, over railroad tracks, has been closed since.
Sale closed in Grafton: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 6 White Birch Lane in Grafton was sold on June 21, 2024. The $1,162,000 purchase price works out to $382 per square foot. The house, built in 2003, has an interior space of 3,038 square feet. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home provides a three-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property encompasses a generous 1.5-acre of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.
A broken heart hasn’t stopped Margery Dearborn, Worcester’s history watchdog
Margery Dearborn has lived for 100 years, and now, thanks to a medical advancement at UMass Memorial Medical Center, she’s able to live even longer. After raising her family in Worcester, helping establish a nonprofit to preserve the city’s architecture and, most recently, promoting a life-saving procedure at UMass, Dearborn has made her mark on Worcester’s history.
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