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Conway forming tax work-off program for seniors, veterans
CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Conway is developing a tax work-off program to aid low-income seniors and veterans, similar to what Greenfield and other area towns have in place. In the first year of the program, up to five eligible residents will be able to work up to 100 hours for the town in exchange for relief on their taxes at a rate of $15 per hour, the state minimum wage.
Massachusetts has some of the worst postal service nationally, according to USPS
Have you noticed your mail not arriving on time? You’re not alone. USPS reported Massachusetts and Rhode Island within the bottom 10 states percentage-wise with on-time deliveries, according to the United States Postal Service second quarter performance report. Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw a 84.2% on time delivery rate...
Lead investigator in Karen Read murder case faces duty status hearing
Michael Proctor commented on Karen Read’s physical appearance, used vulgar language, suggested he had made up his mind based on evidence as to Read’s guilt, and said he wished Read would kill herself.
What happened when drug users in 2 Mass. cities got paid to distribute Narcan
In 2021 and 2022, harm reduction organizations in two Massachusetts cities tried out a novel approach: paying people who use drugs, in cash, to distribute Narcan in their personal circles. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found the method used in Gloucester and Holyoke to be “feasible,”...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Lacrosse: Selections announced for Independents, Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. boys lacrosse selections on Saturday, July 6. Take a look at the first and second-team selections for each class below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
There, there, the Mass. millionaires will be alright (Editorial)
Weekend before last, a family that lives at least part of the year on Cape Cod showed the world it has enough money to celebrate a birthday in style. Policy shouldn’t be based on anecdotes, but this soiree suggests to us that 2022′s Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire’s tax, was one of the smartest ballot questions of a generation.
Hot temperatures, high humidity prompts heat advisory for parts of Mass.
Starting the week off with humid to sticky conditions Monday through Wednesday. For Monday and Tuesday, actual temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. High humidity plus hot highs will make it feel close to 100 degrees, prompting a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday for southern New England and Greater Boston. Inland locations will see more intense heat and humidity.
Monday's Child: Sisters Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, have a close bond and love to be active
Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, love to be active. Chantce and Halo are spunky, creative girls who share a very close bond. Chantce, the older sister, is outgoing and makes friends easily. She loves sports, especially soccer, basketball and hockey. Both girls love to play outside. Chantce is creative and enjoys art projects. Halo is a curious and sweet girl. While she can be shy at first, once she is comfortable she loves to spend time with others. Halo loves to go swimming and participate in gymnastics. She also enjoys art projects. Chantce and Halo have a very close relationship and love spending time together.
Highlighting the best: South Shore high school rugby all-scholastics
The South Shore was unquestionably the hub of Massachusetts high school rugby in the spring. The area was home to two state champions - BC High in Division 1 and Weymouth in Div. 2 boys - and a pair of state finalists. The Wildcats successfully completed a three-peat by holding Hanover off. The Weymouth girls also reached the state final, running into a powerhouse program in Belmont. ...
Dense fog advisory issued for 3 Massachusetts counties until Monday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
Ticketmaster Security Breach Includes Filing With the Maine Attorney General’s Office
If you've purchased any type of ticket through Ticketmaster, you might want to change your password on your account, as there's been a security breach. According to an email sent by Ticketmaster, there was "unauthorized activity" that occurred between April 2 and May 18 of this year, as well as on May 23.
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 7
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, June 30, due to the presence of dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis and Colonial Acres West beach and Windmill Beach in...
Dangerous heat will make it feel like 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON - Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire so be prepared.The WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity.Heat AdvisoryThe National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It will go into effect at noon on Monday. It is set to last through 8 p.m. Tuesday. While many parts of central and western Massachusetts are not included in the advisory, it's important to proceed with caution, as heat index values in...
Agricultural regulations unclear with Greenfield residents, Health Director completing inspections
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, the Greenfield Agricultural Commission met with Health Director Michael Theroux to discuss the local and state agricultural and livestock regulations as Theroux and Health Inspector Nicole Ducharme have completed inspections of the city’s barns. Through the discussion, it became clear...
Rep. Seth Moulton calls for Joe Biden to step aside after "disaster" debate
BOSTON – Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he decided to go public with his calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee after Biden's "disaster" performance in the debate against former president Donald Trump.Moulton first spoke out last week, calling in a statement for Biden to step aside. Congressman Seth Moulton says Biden's debate was "disaster"The Massachusetts Democrat said he first attempted to reach members of Biden's inner circle privately but "it obviously didn't work.""I watched the debate. To be candid, I thought it was a disaster for the president. I think that was the reaction of...
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