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Panel Wants Review of Wetlands Issues on Carlisle Road Sites
The Bedford Conservation Commission will ask Brian DeVellis to engage an independent environmental consultant to assess wetlands issues connected to his proposed multi-unit housing complex on two Carlisle Road locations. The commission voted at its regular virtual meeting on July 10 following a presentation by Carlton Quinn, engineer with the...
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
CONCORD, Mass. (AP) — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War. The latest evidence of that firefight is five musket balls dug up...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
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.
Nuisance algae to be treated at some Westford beaches next week
WESTFORD — You may want to double-check your calendar for vacationers looking to escape the heat for a day at the lake next week. Nabnasset Lake and Long Sought For Pond will be treated for nuisance algae later this month. The town of Westford has posted disclaimers highlighting the dates and when the waters will be safe for swimming.
Lender sues Boston, tow company and RMV for the way a seized car it was still owed payments on was sold off
An Illinois lender yesterday sued the city of Boston, a Charlestown towing company and the Registry of Motor Vehicles over the way Boston lets tow companies not just seize cars on the order of Boston Police but sell them off without giving lenders the chance to get the car back first, which it charges is a violation of several of its constitutional rights.
Massachusetts' Littlest Garbage Man Makes His Rounds Thanks To Make-A-Wish
For four-year-old Alan, there was always something special about the garbage trucks that came through his Ashland neighborhood each week. He fell in love with the big green machines and wanted to be like the men and women who drove them. He even dressed up as a garbage man for Halloween one ye…
Civil engineer says ‘someone may have messed up’ on design, installation after Boston window falls
BOSTON (WHDH) - A day after shards of glass from a shattered window outside TD Garden fell to the pavement below, people working and walking on Causeway Street kept their eyes toward the sky. “I know I was looking up when I came to work today like, “Okay, where’s the...
The State House gold dome is getting a $20 million upgrade
In 1997, the dome was regilded for $300,000, a far cry from the $36,000 cost in 1969. The Massachusetts State House is getting a facelift, a $20.3 million one. The State House has been without significant repair for the last decade, according to The Boston Globe. Workers from the firm...
Former campaign manager expects 'more emboldened, more fired up' Trump at convention
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's first campaign manager responded to an assassination attempt against the former president ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Corey Lewandowski, originally from Lowell, Massachusetts, served as the first campaign manager of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He now works as an adviser for the RNC.
Discover the Best Venues in Boston to Catch a Summer Concert
Boston, Massachusetts, often dubbed America’s Walking City, comes alive during the summer with a vibrant array of outdoor music venues that cater to every musical taste and preference. Whether you’re into grand orchestral performances or intimate porch concerts, Boston offers a diverse range of experience set against its historic, picturesque backdrops. Exploring The Boston Music Institutions Shaping the Sound of the City Fenway Concert Series During the summertime, The Fenway Concert Series transforms the iconic baseball stadium into a lively music venue, where fans can enjoy performances with the famous Green Monster as a backdrop. After a successful 2023 Fenway Concert Series featuring...
Why Was This New England City Ranked Among Best for Quality of Life?
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Fest Intentions: We Make Noise Festival in Boston, Massachusetts
Let’s get loud, We Make Noise Festival. In collaboration with Mass NOW, the Boston chapter of We Make Noise will bring a free, one-day music fest to Downtown Crossing on August 24. From noon to 8 p.m., the event will pack Washington Street and Summer Street with live music, visual art galleries, and a vendor area organized by the Boston Women’s Market. This year marks the second edition of the festival, which launched last summer as “BBG Fest,” a nod to We Make Noise’s prior moniker Beats By Girlz.
3 Northern New England Cities Rank Top 10 Least-Stressed in the US
Stress. We all have it, but the past few years have really ramped it up. From a pandemic to inflation, natural disasters, and crime rates, it's been a wild ride. But there's some good news to come out of our corner of the country. Two of our local gems, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, are living the good life, and just ranked in the top 10 least-stressed cities in the US.
Waterloo region's oldest settler cemetery has been handed over to the City of Cambridge
In the Blair area of Cambridge, one cemetery has been privately operated for over 200 years. Now, Old Blair Memorial Cemetery has just been transferred to the City of Cambridge.
Saugus provides roadwork construction notice
For the ItemSAUGUS — The Department of Public Works will perform pavement-improvement projects within several areas of the town. Work will include pavement milling, overlay paving, roadway-reclamation work, and curb replacements. Work will take place on the following: Addison Avenue, Cross Street, Dudley Street, Eastern Avenue, Jamaica Road, Lake Street, Merrill Road, Pinehurst Street, Spring Street, Steven’s […] The post Saugus provides roadwork construction notice appeared first on Itemlive.
Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
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