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County Road 50 project looks to make road safer, more accessible for cyclists, pedestrians
The Town of Essex received nearly $3 million on Monday in an announcement from the federal government. The money will be used to add about 5.7 kilometres of paved shoulder to help people get around town and connect key locations across the county. According the county, it's a cost-effective option for rural communities.
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
Amy Adams spotted on Marshfield beach filming movie scene with kites
MARSHFIELD − Among the creatures dancing in the wind over Rexhame Beach on Monday afternoon were a giant purple octopus, two species of whales, a scuba diver and a frog. The spectacle dazzled Marshfield beachgoers as dozens of kites small and large soared above film crews ahead of Oscar-nominated actor Amy Adams' arrival...
Ipswich monopole makes antennas twitch in Hamilton
IPSWICH — A proposed communications tower on the town line has prompted more concern among abutters in Hamilton than Ipswich. “A large gray cell tower is not something that anybody would want built in the equivalent of their back yard,” said Charles Paulding who lives just over the town line on Prides Park in Hamilton.
New “tranq” drug leading to increase in overdoses, Middlesex County DA says
Xyalzine is resistant to overdose-reversing drug Narcan. Middlesex prosecutors are warning residents about a relatively new drug linked to several overdoses in the Lowell area. Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is commonly used by zookeepers and veterinarians. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan released a statement Friday about the emergence of...
Boxford town administrator office hours
BOXFORD — Town administrator Matt Coogan will hold in-person and virtual open office hours on Wednesday, July 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. He invited for residents to talk about issues of interest and concern. “Please stop by to say hello, ask questions or discuss town matters,” he said....
Select Board to consider Burbank Ice Rink lease changes, Grove Street stop sign
READING - The Select Board will meet at Town Hall on Tuesday night to discuss topics ranging from amending the lease for the Burbank Ice Arena to parking amendments. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a public comment and reports from the Select Board liaison and Town Manager. Then, there will be executive session where the board will discuss litigation and strategy regarding unpaid police details by local builders and a lawsuit filed against the town in the wake of a fatal police-involved shooting in 2018.
Here are the newest outlets in Kittery, and more retail news
Maine’s Kittery Premium Outlets has seven new retailers this summer and will soon add an eighth in Vineyard Vines. The newest shops at Kittery Premium Outlets, which anchor the town’s collection of outlet shopping centers, include a combined Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh clothing store, a Claire’s gift store, the home furnishing shop Mélange Home, Perfume Palace, the sneaker shop Limited Hype and Jack’s Country Store. Vineyard Vines is slated to open next spring.
EBSCO names new CEO to replace Tim Collins
IPSWICH — EBSCO Industries (EBSCO) has announced the appointment of Annie Callanan as the new CEO of EBSCO Information Services (EIS), effective August 5, 2024. Callanan will replace Tim Collins, who announced his retirement in January after serving as CEO of EIS for more than 40 years. In a...
Damaging winds and nickel-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit 4 Massachusetts counties Monday
On Monday at 3:17 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are anticipated. "At 3:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over...
Broken glass forces closing of Crompton Park pool
WORCESTER — The city pool at Crompton Park will be closed until Saturday after pieces of glass were found in the water. Workers will need to drain the pool and search the floor for any glass. Refilling the pool and balancing chemicals will add to the timetable. A clear bottle had apparently been thrown over a fence during hours the pool was closed. There was glass on the pool deck and in the water. Meantime, high temperatures will continue Wednesday, with readings in the 90s, before slight cooling Thursday and Friday, when the 80s return. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Broken glass forces closing of Crompton Park pool
Two Arrested for Loaded Firearm in Worcester
WORCESTER – A man police say was driving without a license faces firearms charges after a traffic stop on Sunday, July 14. Officers on patrol on Main Street at around 1 AM observed Onix Aviles, 23, exit a vehicle with a black satchel across his chest. According to the Worcester Police Department, officers were familiar with him from prior encounters.
NH police chief says communication with Secret Service is key
MANCHESTER, N.H. - As the nation grapples with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, law enforcement in New Hampshire are already thinking about the lessons learned from Pennsylvania and how they can secure future campaign events. "No chief or no police agency wants what happened on Saturday on their resume," Manchester, New Hampshire Police Chief Allen Aldenberg told WBZ-TV.Secret Service and police coordinate weeks before campaign event Aldenberg has helped secure his fair share of campaign events involving presidents, former and current. Manchester is a popular campaign stop in the swing state of New Hampshire and Secret Service...
The Select Board is seeking residents who are interested in serving on North Andover’s volunteer boards and committees.
The Select Board is seeking residents who are interested in serving on North Andover's volunteer boards and committees. The following boards and committees currently have vacancies:
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Spotted in Southie: Brown Booby on Carson Beach
On Saturday, a tropical bird, a Brown Booby, was spotted on Carson Beach in Southie, and bird watchers took notice. Universal Hub reports that Maryellen captured the above photo of the bird hanging out on a fence. Here is some info about this bird below:. Found in tropical oceans around...
Single-family home could be replaced with 28 apartments on Wachusett Street in Jamaica Plain
A Burlington developer has proposed replacing a "run down" single-family house at 140 Wachusett St. in Jamaica Plain, between the Boston Teachers Union and Young Achievers Schools, with a 28-unit apartment building with 20 parking spaces. Most of the apartments will have one bedroom each, but there will be five...
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