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A brutalist Boston landmark gets a new redevelopment plan — with a focus on housing
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. The humidity is back, but fortunately not for long. Now, to the news:. Back to the drawing board: Gov. Maura Healey is...
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The nurses are citing unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages. After months of negotiations, just over 2,500 nurses in the Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a press release from the Massachusetts...
Investigation underway after police officer struck by vehicle in Boston’s North End
BOSTON — An investigation is underway after a police officer was hit by a vehicle in Boston’s North End neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The officer was struck in the area of North Washington and Thacher streets just before 12:45 p.m., according to the Boston Police Department.
That Time the Rolling Stones Got Arrested in Rhode Island
Happy Birthday to one of the biggest rock stars who ever lived, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger. I had the privilege of seeing the Rolling Stones more than 20 years ago at the Garden in Boston, (then known as Fleet Center). I was amazed back then at how a man in his 60s could run and jump around the stage without pulling his back.
Police investigate home overnight in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — Police were on scene this morning on Forest View Drive in Cumberland. ABC 6 news crews were on scene and observed officials searching a home, and putting a man in ambulance. Details remain limited at this time. ABC 6 has reached out for more information...
Mosquito Population Surges 1700%; Weekly Spraying Starts in August
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – If it seems like there are more mosquitoes than usual, there are: the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project reports that the population of human biting mosquitoes has increased more than 1700% since the same week last year. According to the Hopkinton Health Department, the state Department of Public Health reports West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in Worcester County. Mosquito Control plans to start spraying weekly in August. Meanwhile health officials say to use a good repellent and avoid the peak mosquito hours of dawn and dusk.
Yachtley Crew’s Philly Ocean And Tommy Buoy Help Mike Hsu Decide If It’s Yacht Or Not
Yachtley Crew is the nation’s Number 1 Yacht Rock Review. They deliver all of your favorite soft rock hits of the 70’s and 80’s in full sailing apparel with precision musicianship and a Pina Colata in hand! They will be performing at Indian Ranch in Webster this Friday(7/25) Singer, Philly Ocean and guitarist, Tommy Buoy talk to Mike Hsu about their show, their new EP, and what makes it Yacht Rock?
Cyanobacteria closes Silver Lake Beach
GRAFTON – Silver Lake Beach had to be closed on Thursday, July 25, due to the presence of cyanobacteria in the water. According to the Recreation Department, “When the beach staff arrived Thursday morning for their usual job duties, a visual inspection of the water indicated potential cyanobacteria blooms in the water. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be harmful to bathers and animals who go into the beach.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Wind blade maker ties detachment to “insufficient bonding”
A manufacturing misstep is believed to have led to the failure of a wind turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind 1 project, and the materials washing ashore miles away are nontoxic but still present an injury risk to people.
Big Lots Closing 89 Stores In 27 States Including Massachusetts
Some sad news for those of you who love shopping at chain stores. Popular retail chain Big Lots will be a lot less big moving forward. The company announced it will be closing almost 90 locations in several states with at least one closing in Massachusetts. Anyone who follows the...
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
These Massachusetts legislators are boycotting Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
The Israeli prime minister is slated to address a Congress deeply divided over his leadership on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington this week amid deepening tensions between the two ally nation’s leadership teams, and during a period of political flux in the United States. At...
Bellingham Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Bellingham’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is this Saturday July 27 from 9am-1pm at the Bellingham Middle School. There is no charge for Bellingham residents so take this opportunity to clean out your basement, shed and garage of unwanted cleaning and automotive supplies, oil-based paints, bug killers and hobby supplies. They are not taking ammo or explosives, fire extinguishers, drugs or medical waste. See the Town website for a bigger list of acceptables and unacceptables.
Trammell Crow Residential Breaks Ground on Worcester Multifamily
Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, has begun construction on its latest project from the TCR Northeast Division, Alexan Worcester. TCR will serve as both the developer and general contractor on the 220-unit project at 3 Oriol Dr. in Worcester, MA, with first move-ins expected in early 2026.
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