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Elliott Helps Secure Investments in Lowell & No. Chelmsford
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Economic Development Bond Bill aimed at stimulating economic growth and fostering development across the state. The Bond Bill includes funding for remote workforce development, enhances clean energy initiatives throughout Massachusetts, provides $700 million in tax credits, grants for small business expansion, workforce training programs, and incentives for innovation and research to promote economic growth.
’60 Minutes’ Icon Lesley Stahl Has Deep Roots in Massachusetts
Lesley Stahl has been a respected television journalist for over 50 years, most of that time with the CBS television network. Did you know it all began for Stahl right here in Massachusetts?. Lesley Rene Stahl was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts and was raised in Swampscott....
Police investigating after dead turtle left outside home of Turtleboy blogger’s parents
The same day Karen Read’s trial ended in a hung jury, someone left a grisly surprise for Turtleboy blogger Aidan Kearney’s parents. ’s murder trial was locked in on Monday’s mistrial declaration and the subsequent announcement that the lead Massachusetts State Police investigator on the case had been relieved of his duties.
State awards Construct with $3.1 million grant for Cassilis Farm
Great Barrington — Construct Inc., the leading nonprofit provider of affordable housing and support services in the Southern Berkshires, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration’s 2024 Affordable Housing Development program. The state funds will help construct and subsidize 11 units at Cassilis Farm, a Gilded Age estate in New Marlborough, making them affordable to families and workers at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI).
Walmart Stores In Mass. Make Major Shopping Change
It's nice to walk into a retailer of any sort and not need a cart. Half the time they seem to be malfunctioning on some level. Whether it's a wheel that is super noisy or a ball bearing frozen up, carts at Walmart can be annoying. Walmart in MA has...
Patriots receivers coach gives early review of rookie Ja'Lynn Polk
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk have both been impressive throughout OTA’s and minicamp. Polk especially seems to be leaving a strong impression on the coaching staff. The former Washington Huskies wideout was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of...
Worcester Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug and Machinegun Possession
A Worcester man, previously indicted on firearm offenses, has received a sentence exceeding six years for charges that include drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. Jose Rivera, 24, stood before U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman on Friday, June 28, 2024, and was handed down 75 months in federal prison followed by a three-year supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Dijak booked for Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana ’24
Donovan Dijak is set for his first independent match since his WWE contract expired last week. The 37-year-old will return to the independent scene this Thursday at Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana ‘24 event against Aaron Rourke. Dijak began his career in 2013 and was signed by WWE four years...
'It's really special': Big Brothers Big Sisters forms special bond in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. – Helder Machado was a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters for years. He never became a "big" because he thought he was too busy, but it was a conversation with his wife that changed his mind. "She said, 'One of your personal goals is to make...
Massachusetts’ largest biotech company files for second round of layoffs, over 800 affected
Takeda Pharmaceutical Inc., Massachusetts’ largest biotech company, announced a second round of layoffs late last month bringing the total number of employees affected to 861 in 2024, according to a state database. The company, which specializes in medications to treat rare diseases and cancer, employed 6,290 employees in the...
People Moving From Mass. To NH Are In For A Rude Awakening
There is one state in New England with a really low minimum wage and that lucky state is New Hampshire. Massachusetts had a plan to get the minimum wage up to $15.00 by January of 2023 and that it did. There was no planned or approved increase for Massachusetts for 2024.
'Just a surreal moment': Worcester native gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik savors securing berth on US Olympic team
Stephen Nedoroscik was seconds from finishing his splendid pommel horse routine at the U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Trials Saturday night in Minneapolis when he knew. “I thought to myself,” Nedoroscik said Tuesday morning in a phone interview from Sarasota, Florida, "'If you put this dismount up, you’ll make the Olympic team.’” ...
Massachusetts House passes home equity legislation
Malden delegation voted to protect property owners from “equity theft”. On June 26, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed H.4791, An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth. This bill seeks to align current Massachusetts statute with a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court while addressing the issue of delinquent tax collections – or so-called “equity theft.” The legislation secures the rights of property owners to reclaim any excess equity to which they are entitled after all taxes and fees are repaid to the municipalities following a tax foreclosure, while substantially increasing notifications and other protections for property owners throughout the foreclosure process. On June 27, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways and Means.
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