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New From the Desk of the Select Board - July 23, 2024 Update!
An update was provided to the community and the Board regarding the trash and recycling program and the transition to Casella. During the month of June 10,689 carts were successfully delivered to residents, with an additional 105 carts delievered in July that were purchased by residents for extra use. There...
Dodgers trade pitcher James Paxton to the Red Sox for 17-year-old minor leaguer Moises Bolivar
BOSTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday. Bolivar, a 17-year-old from Venezuela, hit .270 with three home runs and 19 RBIs with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox. He agreed to a minor league contract with Boston in January for a $25,000 signing bonus.
Two teens arrested, charged with robbing 9-year-old boy at gunpoint in Boston
Two teens have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old boy of his cellphone at gunpoint in Boston Thursday, police say. The young boy was at Children’s Park at the corner of Intervale and Fernboro Street waiting for a cookout around 6:30 p.m. when two 15-year-olds approached him and took his cell phone at gunpoint, Essex County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. The two 15-year-old teens were charged with armed robbery and threat to commit a crime in West Roxbury Juvenile Court on Friday. “Being robbed at gunpoint is a terrifying experience for anyone. But the age of the victim here, and the ages of the charged juveniles, adds an extra layer of shock and heartbreak. I commend this young boy and the adults present for providing the information that led to the arrest,” Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said.
Surveillance video shows police officer struck, injured by truck door in Boston's North End
BOSTON — Surveillance video obtained by WCVB's 5 Investigates shows how a Boston police officer was hurt after being struck by a truck. The video shows the tailgate door on the back of the truck swinging open and hitting the Boston Police officer. The surveillance video shows the truck...
Bruins Roster Refresher: State Of The Team After A Busy Offseason
The dog days of summer have arrived. The Boston Bruins began the offseason with a flurry of moves, but since, like the rest of the NHL, have fallen dormant in the last few weeks. While training camp doesn’t start until the middle of September, this is as opportune as any...
Mailbag: Rob Williams trade, Celtics conundrum post Olympics
The Celtics are entering the dog days of the NBA offseason but that doesn’t mean some members of the roster won’t be busy with the Olympics on the horizon. With NBA Summer League officially done and Team USA set to open play on Sunday, let’s get to a busy mailbag featuring questions on the current team and a familiar face. If you have questions about the Celtics or NBA, email brobb@masslive.com or tweet @briantrobb.
Massachusetts officials want to transform Boston Government Service Center by Paul Rudolph into housing
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a new direction for the Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann Buildings, known colloquially as Boston Government Service Center (BGSC). The Brutalist superblock in downtown Boston was completed in 1971 by Paul Rudolph. Instead of state office space and life sciences laboratory facilities, as...
Restaurant owner charged in North End shooting last year pleads guilty
The owner of a restaurant charged in a shooting last year near a popular bakery in Boston's North End has pleaded guilty. Patrick Mendoza pleaded guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to charges of assault and battery attempt with a firearm, armed assault to murder, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, illegal possession of ammunition and carrying a firearm without a license.
RIDOH Confirms West Nile In Pawtucket Sample
The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito sample in Pawtucket. There were nearly 30 traps set statewide and 190 samples collected. To help protect against mosquito bites make sure to eliminate any standing water in your yard, clean bird baths...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Ronnie Silk Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Open Modified cars returned to Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, July 26th for the $12,000 to win, 100-lap GAF Roofing Modified Masters feature event that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th. Ronnie Silk took the checkered flag and the $12,000 winner’s purse in addition to a wool jacket supplied by Stafford Springs’ own America Woolen Company that went along with the victory.
Two vehicle crash reported on Bearse’s Way in Hyannis
HYANNIS – Friday afternoon about 3:15 PM, there was a two-vehicle crash on Bearses Way at the rear entrance to the Olive Garden Restaurant in Hyannis. There were no injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by...
2 injured in Franklin rollover crash
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that two people were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash Friday morning. Troopers responded to Route 495 South in Franklin around 8 a.m. for the crash which involved two vehicles. Both drivers were transported with “serious injuries.”. A...
The road takes Grace Potter to Indian Ranch to 'share the love'
Three-time Grammy-nominated rock 'n' roll songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist Grace Potter is back living in her native state of Vermont after being in California, and has a number of upcoming New England tour dates including a visit to Indian Ranch in Webster on August 4. "There's something about the energy of New...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
New England coast to be smacked by whipping winds, gnarly waves as storm approaches region
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on an area of low pressure off the East Coast of the U.S. that’s expected to approach New England as we close out the weekend, bringing the risk of strong winds, rough surf and precipitation that could ruin beach plans across the region.
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
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