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The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Join us for the Negro Election Day Parade
Join us for the Salem United Negro Election Day Parade on Saturday, July 20, at 12 p.m. The parade celebrates Negro Election Day as a state holiday in Massachusetts and commemorates the first Black voting system in the Commonwealth, dating back to the 1700s. The parade is scheduled to last about 90 minutes.
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.
Nahant fees scheduled to increase
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The town released its master fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025. The schedule includes all fees that departments in Town charge for services. Each year, the Board of Selectmen may recommend increases in some line items from the prior year. Town Administrator Tony Barletta named the proposed increase of beach parking stickers as […] The post Nahant fees scheduled to increase appeared first on Itemlive.
Decision on a new Karen Read trial could be reached on Monday
A new Karen Read trial date could be selected tomorrow and under state law, that date must be before July 1, 2025, exactly one year after the mistrial was declared. Prosecutors quickly made clear that they intend to retry Read, who is accused of striking her boyfriend, former Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow.
King’s Beach cleanup goes high tech
Paul HalloranLYNN — Work is ongoing to target potential sources and solutions for the issues forcing the frequent closing of King’s Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. In recent weeks, closed-circuit cameras were temporarily placed inside 21 miles of storm drains for inspection and cleaning. “Most of these pipes were installed in the late ’90s or […] The post King’s Beach cleanup goes high tech appeared first on Itemlive.
Letter: A lot to celebrate in Ipswich
My family has lived in Ipswich for 10 years. Others have strong histories, and long family roots here. Those before us made Ipswich a desirable town to raise a family, and neighbors instantly welcomed us. Downtown was so alive. Restaurants abuzz with white-noise laughter, honks from passing cars saying hello, and neighbors on the street in an unplanned meet-cute.
LTE: Lynn could learn something from the Pacheco Law
To The EditorTo the editor: Two things have caught my attention as we head to the end of the 2024 legislative session: the retirement of state Sen. Marc Pacheco and the privatization of tax collection and resident parking in the City of Lynn. These are connected because Sen. Pacheco is the author of the Pacheco Law that […] The post LTE: Lynn could learn something from the Pacheco Law appeared first on Itemlive.
Construction begins on Nahant pump station
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — Construction on the new Ward Road Pump Station has officially begun. In June, the entire building of the station was brought down after the discovery of multiple structural issues. The station’s main purpose is to separate the town’s stormwater from wastewater. The skeletal structure of the new walls has been formed, with the […] The post Construction begins on Nahant pump station appeared first on Itemlive.
Salisbury To Test Road Restrictions To Reduce Beach Traffic
SALISBURY, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The town of Salisbury is trying out a road restriction plan in an effort to reduce traffic and gridlocks. Starting 9 a.m. on July 20 and 21, road access to Cable Avenue from Beach Road will be restricted to only residents and their guests. A sign showing “No Right Turn,” “No Beach Parking,” and “Resident Access Only" will be on sight.
Stoneham ZBA approves new 378-unit housing complex by Spot Pond
With the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recently sanctioning the construction of a 378-unit apartment complex by Spot Pond, Stoneham hopes to soon become the latest Middlesex East community to meet its affordable housing mandates under the state’s Chapter 40B statute. Earlier this month, the town’s ZBA...
With no comment, Rockport Select Board declines to reappoint conscom chair
During a routine annual reappointment of committee, board and commission members on July 9 the Rockport Select Board voted 4-1 against reappointing Laura Kozachek to the Conservation Commission. Kozachek was serving as its chair. The only discussion prior to the vote was Selectwoman Laura Evans stating strong support for Kozachek.
Roxbury parade celebrates community unity
BOSTON (WHDH) - People came together in Roxbury Sunday to celebrate the community. The Unity Parade honors Roxbury’s history, culture, and community spirit. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended, saying she recognizes the importance of the event. “There is so much history here and it is incredible to be able...
Local day program for migrants in limbo as state moves families into new shelters
One Mattapan church that was running a day shelter for immigrant families in Boston is shutting its program down after migrants stopped showing up to use their services. That change came when the state banned families from sleeping overnight at Logan Airport nearly two weeks ago. Organizers say they are...
Letter: Public should have a say on Wharf blocks
I have requested the select board place Town Wharf and the removal of granite blocks on the agenda for public discussion since September 2023. These repeated written and in-person requests have gone unheeded. We have been promised an open hearing on the wharf that has not been forthcoming. Here are...
Saugus’ summer Iron Works concerts
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — For the third year in a row the Iron Works and the National Parks Service will hold a summer concert series in partnership with the Saugus Public Library. This upcoming Wednesday, July 24, Mamadou Diop a Senegalese artist who performs West African rhythms and afrobeat will perform at the Saugus Iron Works. While […] The post Saugus’ summer Iron Works concerts appeared first on Itemlive.
Massachusetts Gives Locals $76,000+ for Cybersecurity
(TNS) — Artificial intelligence is helping cyber-scammers get better at what they do each and every day. With that maxim in mind, the state announced Thursday it will be giving the city, as well as nearby Merrimac, over $76,000 in grants to bolster their cybersecurity measures. Newburyport will receive...
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