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Fireworks, beach closures and traffic: Your guide to the Fourth of July in Mass.
People across the country woke up Thursday morning excited to show their pride on this Independence Day. And there are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it's having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know:
Beyond Americanrana 2024 Results (7/4): Donavon Dijak, Megan Bayne Compete
Beyond Wrestling held their Americanrana event from The White Eagle in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 4th. The event aired on IWTV. You can check out full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights from the show below. Beyond Americanrana 2024 Results (7/4) - Pre-Show Match: Masha Slamovich def. Marcus Mathers. -...
Feds propose high heat work standards
The federal government on Tuesday proposed the first national safety standard meant to keep workers safe from excessive heat in the workplace and made $1 billion available to hundreds of projects -- including 30 in Massachusetts -- that try to mitigate climate threats including extreme heat. The federal action comes...
Fitzgerald Law Welcomes John Williams to Firm
SPRINGFIELD — Fitzgerald Law, a business advisory law firm with four locations in Springfield, East Longmeadow, Worcester and Hartford, Conn., has announced a new hire to the firm, John “Jack” Williams. Williams is a 2023 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, where he earned...
Suspect Sought In "Intentional Hit And Run"
Woonsocket Police have released the name of the suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run on East School Street on July 1. Investigators believe 37-year-old Andrew Michael Martin struck a pedestrian and fled the scene with witnesses telling police it appeared intentional. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Martin...
Cordella's Coffee Shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
Cordella’s is a small shop that opened in early April at 116B June St., Worcester, serving up everything up everything from espresso and ice coffees to teas and sweet treats. It’s comfortable and welcoming atmosphere makes customers definitely feel at home. Coffee shops play an important role in community, the main reason owners...
'A connection that lasts for life': Oil Can Boyd reunites with former Sox teammate at Polar
WORCESTER — Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd tossed out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the WooSox game at Polar Park Thursday night. The former Red Sox pitcher also dished out a few compliments to his former teammate: current WooSox hitting coach Rich Gedman. “I learned a lot from him. He learned a lot from me....
Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
WORCESTER — A 13-year-old girl lost her life last week after a Honda Acura hit her while she was walking across Belmont Street, renewing concerns over pedestrian safety on a stretch of road near UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus. The section of the road, a part of state Route 9, lacks...
World War II was the last time Mass. residents could set off their own fireworks
While it used to have the company of a few other states, Massachusetts is now the only U.S. state with a full ban on consumer fireworks. In the Bay State, private citizens cannot possess, sell or use fireworks of any kind, including sparklers and firecrackers. According to CBS News, the state’s ban has existed since 1943, meaning World War II was the last time Massachusetts residents were able to use fireworks for personal displays.
Mass. astronaut continues orbiting space due to spaceship malfunctions
One of the NASA astronauts who’s been orbiting space for weeks due to several malfunctions on her spaceship is a Massachusetts native. Although Sunita L. Williams was born in Ohio, Williams considers Needham her hometown and graduated from the town’s high school in 1983, according to her NASA biography. In 2019, Needham renamed an elementary school after Williams to honor her aerospace career, MassLive previously reported. It was also the first time a school in Needham was named after a woman of color.
Have thoughts on child care? The state’s Child Care Task Force wants to hear ‘em
A task force mandated with delivering recommendations to make child care more accessible in the state will be holding 12 listening sessions this summer to hear the status of child care and insights into the issue directly from residents. “We will learn about the unique challenges and strengths (of each...
Top stories from The016.com, Thursday, July 4th
Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!. In The News. >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 84 today in Worcester. >
Mass. Rep. Auchincloss urges state to share resources on safe gun storage with schools
There might be plenty of summer vacation left to go, but one Massachusetts lawmaker alreadyb is urging Bay State school districts to plan ahead in one big way. This week, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-4th District, called on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage school districts to share federal resources on safe firearms storage with parents and others.
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