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Jury seated in trial of woman accused of abandoning newborn in Manchester woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A jury has been seated in the trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege that on Dec. 26, 2022, Eckersley gave birth to the boy...
Boston Police Apprehend 'Most Wanted' Suspect Oscar Colon in Roxbury for Larceny and Property Destruction Charges
Today, officers in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood successfully apprehended Oscar Colon, who was previously at the top of the BPD's Most Wanted List. At around 12:30 PM, District B-2 (Roxbury) officers executed an arrest warrant near 43 Smith Street. Colon, 43, a Boston resident, was detained based on an outstanding warrant from Roxbury District Court.
Friends of Manchester Trees Hosts Native Plant Trust Speaker
On July 18th, the Friends of Manchester Trees (FOMT) held its annual “Member Soiree” with special guest speaker, Uli Lorimer, the Native Plant Trust's Director of Horticulture and author of The Northeast Native Plant Primer. Kurt and Therese Melden of Masconomo Street offered their home for the gala...
Hagerty Named CEO at Vicinity Energy
Boston – Vicinity Energy announced the appointment of Kevin Hagerty as the company’s new chief executive officer and president. Bill DiCroce has led Vicinity and its predecessors as CEO and president since 2012 and will stay on as executive chairman of Vicinity’s board of directors. “I am...
Triplex sells in Dorchester for $1 million
A spacious historic three-unit house located at 676 Adams Street in Dorchester has new owners. The 3,219-square-foot property, built in 1927, was sold on July 1, 2024, for $1,025,000, or $318 per square foot. This three-story triplex presents a total of six bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a flat roof frame. The interior features just one fireplace. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property is situated on a lot spanning 4,574 square feet.
Rex Orange County Announces North American Tour Playing Two Shows At Boch Center This October
On the heels of announcing his new album The Alexander Technique, Rex Orange County returns to announce North American and UK tour FINALLY: A Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County. Rex Orange County has built acclaim for his incredible live shows, documented on his 2020 live album Live At Radio...
Cottonwood Group Announced East Coast Team Expansion
LOS ANGELES—Cottonwood Group, a private equity real estate investment firm, announced an East Coast team expansion with two strategic leadership hires and three internal promotions to support the firm’s growth in its Boston office. Cottonwood founder and CEO Alexander Shing made the announcement. “Cottonwood continues its strategic growth...
BOND Brothers Hires Matthew Mead as Company’s Vice President of Technology
BOSTON – BOND Brothers, Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew Mead as Vice President of Technology, a critical executive position at the construction management and civil & utility general contracting firm. This strategic move underscores BOND’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and pursuing continuous innovation through transformative and visionary...
AIA Future Forward Grant Awarded to Jones Architecture Initiative
Salem, MA – The 2024 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Future Forward Grant was recently awarded to Silvia Colpani, Assoc., AIA; Alya Staber; and Elona Habipi of Jones Architecture. Their proposal, “It Takes a Village, A Parents and Caregivers Initiative,” was selected by a six-person jury as this year’s grant recipient.
Two Projects Completed for Element Care PACE
Newton, MA – Chapman Construction announced it has completed two projects for Element Care PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): the adaptive reuse of a former medical building in Lynn and the construction of its new facility in Brighton. Both projects involved heavy logistics coordination and multiple stakeholders, including the Boston Housing Authority, 2Life Communities, MassDesign, the City of Boston, the City of Lynn, and Element Care PACE.
Man struck and killed by commuter rail while trespassing on Beverly drawbridge, police say
According to MBTA Transit Police, the man was trespassing on the Beverly drawbridge when he was struck by an inbound train. A man was struck and killed by a commuter rail train in Beverly Sunday while trespassing on the tracks, according to MBTA Transit Police. An inbound train struck the...
Bidders for Newbury's iconic 'Pink House' have 2 chances to inspect property before auction
NEWBURY, Mass. — Registered bidders for the iconic "Pink House" of Newbury, Massachusetts, which is being auctioned for off-site removal, will have two chances to inspect the structure, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Monday. The two-story, three-bedroom structure was built in 1925 and has an unfinished basement and...
Romanska’s TheTheatreTimes Honored for Scholarly Excellence
TheTheatreTimes.com, an open-access global theatre and performing arts portal founded by Performing Arts Professor Magda Romanska, won the 2024 ATHE-ASTR Award for Excellence in Digital Scholarship from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) and the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR). The joint award is given each year...
From dry to damp: Humidity and rain return to Boston this week
After a pleasant and dry weekend, the humidity and rain are both back this week. Monday will be one of the better days of the week, until the weekend. Temperatures peak in the low to mid-80s for highs Monday, with more clouds this evening and tonight. While a quick sprinkle...
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