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CBRE negotiates $23 million sale of 250,000 s/f retail complex - Riverway Plaza
Weymouth, MA CBRE has completed the $23 million sale of Riverway Plaza, a 250,000 s/f retail center located at 715-795 Bridge St. An institutional investor acquired the retail property in metro-Boston from CBRE Investment Management. The CBRE team of Nat Heald and Jordana Roet spearheaded the marketing campaign for the...
Sixers exec says team will be looking ‘to take the title away’ from Celtics in 2024-25
"They're the target, but we don't feel like we give up anything to them." The Celtics might be perched atop the NBA after capturing their sought-after 18th championship last month, but Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey doesn’t believe the gap is that wide between his team and the reigning champions.
YouTube Gold: Bill Walton’s Boston Highlights
By the time Bill Walton got to the Boston Celtics in 1985, he was widely considered washed up. He had a long list of injuries and almost no one thought that he could get back to any resemblance of his former brilliance. Even the Celtics medical team rejected Walton. But...
BPD adds 20 more mopeds to its tally of confiscated vehicles
The seizure comes as part of a weekslong moped crackdown. Officers seized 20 mopeds in the Back Bay and South End on Thursday, in response to ongoing community concerns about “reckless” driving, police say. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement this week of off highway vehicles — including unlicensed...
Fido, fun and food: Eat out and help a South Shore animal rescue too
SCITUATE − Want to enjoy a meal out, get to visit with some fluffy friends and support a good cause? Look no further. The Scituate Animal Shelter will have its ninth annual Dine Out for Cats & Dogs on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, with some special guests to greet supporters at eight South Shore restaurants. ...
Influential rock band drops first new song with original lineup in 34 years
One of the most influential and iconic alternative rock bands of the late 1980s and early ’90s has put out a new track with its original lineup for the first time in 34 years. Jane’s Addiction released “Imminent Redemption” on Wednesday, July 24 with its original lineup featuring Perry...
Judge orders Bristol DA to reveal all New Bedford cases involving confidential informant
FALL RIVER — A judge has ordered the Bristol County District Attorney’s office to hand over all criminal cases it prosecuted that relied on a confidential informant who worked with the New Bedford Police Department. The judge ruled that a detective had engaged in “gross misconduct” by having a sexual relationship with the informant.
Legislature warming to Boston's push for higher fines
Boston property owners, landlords and businesses that violate the city's sanitary code could face significantly higher fees under a home rule petition that gained House approval this week and may be on the move in the Senate. City Councilor Liz Breadon, who co-filed the initial proposal that made its way...
Blade debris or seaweed? Vineyard Wind says no offshore blade pieces ended up on Cape Cod
After reports of debris from Vineyard Wind's broken turbine blade washing ashore on Cape Cod, the company said there is no evidence of related flotsam on local sands. The GE Vernova blade suffered a catastrophic failure on July 13, sending pieces of fiberglass, foam and Balsa wood into the ocean. As a result, debris...
Cape Cod Beach Reopened Shortly After Public Advisory About Bacteria In The Water
The Cape Cod National Seashore announced on Facebook on July 16 that Marconi Beach was “closed to swimming due to bacterial exceedance.”. The source noted that its sample collection is what prompted the temporary closure. The warning added that the National Park Service would keep nearby residents and visitors updated on the Wellfleet, Massachusetts-based beach’s reopening. Notably, the Cape Cod National Seashore is an extension of the National Park Service.
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Postal Service honors first responders
Thursday, July 18, the US Postal Service hosted a dedication ceremony honoring the first responders of the Plympton Fire and Police departments. First introduced in 2018, the Honoring First Responders Forever stamp recognized the vital role of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service professionals, and other emergency personnel in safeguarding our communities. This stamp stands as a lasting testament to their bravery, commitment, and sacrifice.
Dartmouth Makes List of Top Universities for Patents
Dartmouth last year showed its power as an engine of innovation, ranking 51 among the top 100 universities in the country that were granted U.S. patents in 2023, according to a report from the National Academy of Inventors. Dartmouth inventions resulted in 43 issued patents (PDF) last year—21 from Thayer...
Single-family house sells for $1.3 million in Medfield
The spacious property located at 47B Pound Street in Medfield was sold on June 7, 2024. The $1,317,000 purchase price works out to $643 per square foot. The house, built in 1965, has an interior space of 2,048 square feet. This house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.8-acre.
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