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Premier Cohasset Waterfront Estate With Panoramic Views Now On Sale For $15M
The Oaks, a premier waterfront estate in the Norfolk County town of Cohasset on Margin Street, is currently on sale for $15 million, according to its Zillow listing. The iconic estate, located on a 9.41-acre peninsula, features more than 1,800 feet of ocean frontage, a 20,000-square-foot Georgian Revival mansion, more than 4,000 square feet of outbuildings, and more.
Old Brockton department store could be transformed into affordable units with killer views
BROCKTON — The old Kennedy's Department Store would be brought back to its former glory in a plan that just won major state and federal investment. The 132-142 Main St. building where generations of Brocktonians bought their Scout uniforms would become 30 apartments atop 3,500 square feet of first-floor commercial space.
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul Walsh Passes Away
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul F. Walsh, Jr. has passed away. Walsh served 16 years as the county district attorney. He defeated incumbent D.A. Ron Pina in 1990, garnering 61.7 percent of the vote against Pina (38.3 percent), who was still reeling from a lack of progress in the investigation into the New Bedford highway murders, among other issues.
This musician cut his teeth playing tuba at Pembroke High. Where he's playing this weekend
There are more than a few performers playing this weekend’s Levitate Music and Arts Festival who can consider it a homecoming, from regional favorites to Boston-area perennials to even Duxbury’s Elovaters, who have been Levitate regulars and a big part of the event’s growth over the years.
Emerson faculty, staff, and students left in the dark following news of impending layoffs
Faculty say there is no information on the extent of the problem, casting a shadow on summer vacation. Some Emerson faculty, staff and students are saying there’s a dark cloud over their campus this summer, following an announcement of impending layoffs and budget cuts that failed to disclose specific details.
Rafaela and Duran hit HRs and Red Sox beat Marlins 8-3
MIAMI - Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.Masataka Yoshida had three hits and Rafael Devers singled twice and drove in two runs for the Red Sox. Each player in Boston's lineup had at least one hit. Crawford (4-7) struck out seven. It was the right-hander's sixth consecutive start of at least six innings and his 12th this season. Devers' two-run single in the first gave Boston the early lead. Duran walked and Wilyer Abreu...
Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker announces retirement
“Basketball will forever be a part of my life so this isn’t goodbye. I’m excited for what’s next.”. Former All-Star guard Kemba Walker — who won a national championship at UConn and played two seasons with the Celtics — announced his retirement on Tuesday afternoon.
Bruins depth piece signs with Flyers
Anthony Richard’s quest to find a regular role in the NHL has led him to Philadelphia. Richard, who spend the 2023-24 season between the Providence and Boston Bruins signed with the Flyers on Tuesday. “OFFICIAL: We have signed center Anthony Richard to a two-year, two-way contract with an average...
Celtics Re-Sign Xavier Tillman Sr, Preserving What's Now Less of a Luxury
Xavier Tillman Sr has built an NBA career out of being dependable. He stepped up when the Celtics called his number in the Finals, will be ready to help in Kristaps Porzingis' absence to start next season, and could later have a larger role in Boston.
Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech on slavery and the Declaration of Independence returns to Boston Common
Readers huddled on the Boston Common Tuesday for the 15th year in a row to recite Frederick Douglass’ “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?”, a tradition that asks onlookers to consider the legacies of slavery and racism in today’s America. The address,...
Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings
The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel all climbed the ladder in the latest MLB Pipeline rankings released yesterday.
Taunton native signs NHL contract
OTTAWA – A Taunton native is headed back to the Canadian capital. The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that they signed center Adam Gaudette to a one-year, two-way contract with their AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, on a deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $450,000 at the AHL level. This marks the...
New Bedford’s Historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Offering Free Tours Friday
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Free guided tours of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will take place this Friday at New Bedford State Pier. The Ernestina-Morrissey is returning to New Bedford this week in conjunction with Cape Verdean Recognition Week, which began on June 30. The week celebrates the independence of the island nation Cabo Verde.
Sankalp – The Taste Of India to open in former Olive & Mint space in Foxborough
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. It looks like a chain of Indian restaurants is expanding to the southwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where another Indian dining spot had been. According to a Threads post from @jeremykrantz, Sankalp - The Taste Of India is planning...
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
Vehicle crashes through fence, lands on MBTA tracks, police say
BOSTON — An SUV crashed through the fence of a parking lot at the Savin Hill MBTA station and ended up stuck on the tracks, photos shared by MBTA Transit Police showed. Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the MBTA station located on the Red Line Ashmont Branch.
NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Goalie Contract Update
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The frenzy of the first day of free agency has come and go. However, there’s still plenty of rumours to sort through. Many of the major players are off the board, but there’s still many players left to sign. Summer time also usually means the focus shifts to restricted free agents. The Boston Bruins have one big-time RFA they need to sign. This edition of NHL rumours looks at what to expect in contract talks with one of their goalies.
Taunton Police Investigate Stabbing on Paul Bunker Drive
TAUNTON (WBSM) — Taunton Police are investigating after multiple people were stabbed Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 1:20 p.m., Taunton Police responded to Paul Bunker Drive for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived to find a 19-year-old Taunton man and two 21-year-old Taunton men suffering from stab and slash...
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