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North Shore property sales, July 15 – July 21, 2024
If you would like your name removed for privacy reasons, email news@thelocalnews.news. Previous North Shore property sales can be found here. 7/16/2024Hudson, Marshall RGhiura, Diana M7 Beechwood Cir Lot 18$1,000,000. 7/15/2024Quinn, John SMorrill, Dominick310 Ipswich Rd Lot 1$780,000. 7/18/2024John Ferrigno Revocable TrustPollard, Theodore531 Main St$625,000. Essex property sales. No sales...
Burlington boys win Westford summer basketball league
For the first time in its eight-year involvement in the summer league hosted by Westford Academy, Burlington won the championship on Tuesday night with a lopsided victory over Algonquin Regional High School’s entry. Algonquin is located in Southborough. The title game was held immediately after Burlington’s semifinal victory over...
VIDEO: Ball In The House Performs On Wilmington Town Common
WILMINGTON, MA — A cappella sensation Ball in the House performed on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 as part of the Wilmington’s Recreation Department’s “Concerts on the Common.”. Watch their performance, courtesy of Wilmington Community Television, below:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter....
Grumpy Old Men back on ICAM
Grumpy Old Men are at it again. A new episode, this time featuring French cuisine, will air on Ipswich Community Access Media (ICAM). ICAM channels are Comcast 9 and Verizon 33. The show will air on Sundays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. ICAM...
Wilmington Police Department To Host 1st Annual Golf Tournament On September 30, Will Benefit ‘Cops For Kids With Cancer’
WILMINGTON, MA — The NEPBA Local 1 Patrolman’s Union is pleased to announce its first annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut. This event is open to all community members, golfers, and non-golfers. Family members and friends are invited...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 611 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 4,278-square-foot home on 11th Street in Lowell that sold for $811,000. Acton.
Lawrence, Massachusetts, DCR swimming pool closed amid lifeguard shortage
LAWRENCE, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation has closed a Massachusetts pool for the summer amid ongoing staffing issues, the state agency said. The Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins swimming pool on Crawford Street in the city of Lawrence was closed on Saturday and will remain closed until further notice.
Six Sleepy Hollow High Students Excel in Photo Contest
Six Sleepy Hollow High School students finished in the Top 100 at the 2024 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer Meeting earlier this month in Boston, Massachusetts. At that same event, held from July 6-10 at The Westin Boston Waterfront, high school physics teacher Leila Madani was an invited...
Why is housing in Boston so expensive?
Experts say local policies, high interest rates, and a lack of supply drive up costs. As the median sales price for a home in the Boston region inches closer to $1 million, many feel hopeless about finding housing that fits their needs. The Greater Boston Association of Realtors announced another...
Boston Police Apprehend "Most Wanted" Suspect Ahmed Ibrahim on Multiple Serious Charges
On the tail of a midsummer noon, Boston streets saw the close of a chapter as law enforcement closed in on a figure who had climbed their list of priorities. Ahmed Ibrahim, a 33-year-old Boston resident, was apprehended by officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston), a detail made public by the Boston Police Department. Ibrahim's presence in the vicinity of 8 Allstate Road marked the end of his pursuit, he was previously distinguished as one of the BPD's Most Wanted. The arrest went down without a theatrical flourish, just as the clock struck approximately 2:10 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Smoking hot Lamborghini in Hyde Park
Roving UHub photographer Matt Shuman was driving down Neponset Valley Parkway near Westinghouse Plaza in Hyde Park Friday afternoon when he couldn't help but notice a Lamborghini fully engulfed in flames. The Boston Fire Department reports firefighter responded to the car around 5:35 p.m. They doused the flames, then asked...
Shuttle buses replace service on portion of Green Line due to electrical issue
Shuttle buses replaced service on a portion of the Green Line on Monday morning due to an issue with overhead wires. Shortly after 8 a.m., the MBTA said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that an issue with an overhead wire near Lechmere was causing delays. A short time later, they said the delays were due to a pantograph problem and a trolley was disabled as a result. A pantograph is a wire-like device that helps transmit electrical energy to the train cars. A similar issue caused problems on the Green Line back in June.
MBTA Communities/3A Workshop #4 – Density and Zoning Scenarios – July 22
Tonight, July 22 at 7 pm, is the last of the workshops for MBTA Communities/3A, this one focusing on Density and Zoning Scenarios. This means discussion will be concentrated on potential build out densities, construction standards, and possible zoning scenarios. If you have been having a long summer snooze, Massachusetts...
From dry to damp: Humidity and rain return to New England 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...
Sale closed in Boston: $7.3 million for a condominium
A condominium located at 220 Boylston Street in Boston has new owners. The 1,601-square-foot property, built in 1985, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $7,300,000, or $4,560 per square foot. This condo features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home's external appearance showcases a flat roof design. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with heat pump heating and a cooling system. In addition, the condo comes with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage. The property sits on a 1,601-square-foot lot.
Mass General Brigham returns to regular service after global Microsoft outage
Two days after the Crowdstrike outage affecting Microsoft computers worldwide caused disruptions at hospitals, airports and more across the Boston area, Mass General Brigham says they're back to regular service. The hospital says they were able to keep up in emergency departments during the outage. As of Sunday, officials say...
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