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Board approves addition at High Rocks
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BLACKSTONE, Mass. – The plan to construct more condo units adjacent to High Rocks Condominiums at 1 Tupperware Drive is moving forward. The North Smithfield Planning Board voted unanimously on July 11 to approve the master plan for an additional four three-bedroom units to be built just south of the Blackstone-North Smithfield line. The site is located at the end of Butler Street, southeast of the existing High Rocks condos and west of the Blackstone River.
Save the Date: Aug. 9 Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Poster Symposium on UN SDGs
A cohort of 11 middle and high school teachers in the local area will be presenting their summer research work in WPI faculty labs at the RET poster session on Friday, August 9, 10:30-11:30am in Higgins House. The research projects address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and serve as the inspiration for integrated STEM lesson plans to be used in K-12 classrooms.
53-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Machine Gun, Drugs
WORCESTER – A search warrant led to the arrest of a woman for a machine gun and drugs on Monday, July 22. Officers for the Worcester Police Department successfully requested a search warrant for a black BMW and an address on Florence Street. Officers located the subject of the warrant, Natasha Perry, 53, of Worcester, exit the residence and enter the vehicle.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in Worcester
The first detection of West Nile virus in Massachusetts was made earlier this month. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Worcester, officials said Tuesday. The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project said mosquitoes carrying the virus were detected in the city’s Grove Street section on Tuesday. A pesticide will be sprayed by a mounted-truck in the area of Rural Cemetery after sunset on Thursday, the group said.
Celtics legend will be given 2024 championship ring at season opener
Bob Cousy has seen all of the Celtics NBA championships and now the Worcester resident will officially be part of the team’s 18th title win. Celtics team governor Wyc Grousbeck told the Hall of Fame point guard on Tuesday that the franchise would be present Cousy with a championship ring according to Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram.
Additional Cracks in East Side Bus Tunnel to Increase Costs and Length of Repair Project
PROVIDENCE — Repairs to the 110-year-old East Side Bus Tunnel will cost more and take longer than previously expected, according to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. RIPTA closed the tunnel in March for planned improvements to its drainage, lighting, and steel beams, but contractors found additional damage after...
Clinton St. industrial park provokes 17 hours of contentious debate
SHREWSBURY – Though the project has been before the Planning Board since January, the fate of a proposed industrial park on Clinton Street is still uncertain. After the project was introduced to the Planning Board on January 4, the board met monthly, discussing the project at length in February and March as more residents participated in public hearings.
Control Point holds event to educate about heat pumps, mini split
SHREWSBURY – Control Point Heating, Cooling and Plumbing recently invited the community to a free event at Broken Creek Vineyard to drink wine and learn about heat pumps and mini splits. When Danielle Boland joined the company last January, Control Point was doing 50% commercial and 50% residential products.
Four-bedroom home sells in Shrewsbury for $1.5 million
A spacious house located at 5 Emerson Circle in Shrewsbury has new owners. The 4,043-square-foot property, built in 2002, was sold on June 26, 2024. The $1,468,000 purchase price works out to $363 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a hip roof design constructed with shingles (not wood). Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home features a garage. The property encompasses a generous 1.0-acre of land.
Providence women's basketball has high hopes for head coach Erin Batth's second season
PROVIDENCE — Is it possible for a women’s college basketball program to build momentum without playing games?. Providence is testing that notion this summer after a string of recruiting commitments and a medical decision that cleared one of its top players for a return in 2024-25. The Friars...
'Marvelous Wonderettes' is irresistible for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
The musical comedy "The Marvelous Wonderettes" has been called "irresistible" by the New York Times and it seems like another step in the right direction for the Square One Players of Shrewsbury, which will be putting on its seventh show and third musical since being founded in 2021. The Square One Players...
Lifespan's Connect 4 Health program tackles medical care, social services
Going beyond the medical visit. There's a local program that helps patients with basic needs too. It's part of Lifespan's Community Health Institute. "We actually change the quality of life for some people," said Anthony Thigpen who leads Lifespans' Connect 4 Health program. It's a program that compliments the medical...
Men’s Hockey Unveils Full 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's hockey program announced its full 2024-25 regular season schedule on Thursday, July 25. The Friars are set to pay 35 regular season games, including 11 match-ups against teams that participated in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The previously announced non-conference slate features the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game at North Dakota (Oct. 12), a two-game home series against Arizona State (Oct. 18-19) and home games against LIU (Nov. 23) and Colorado College (Dec. 6-7). The annual Mayor's Cup will take place at Brown on Jan. 7. The Friars will compete in two holiday...
URI mechanical engineering student Betty Hasse wins two gold medals in national championship, competes in Europe
KINGSTON, R.I. – July 25, 2024 — Lots of University of Rhode Island students remember riding their bikes to middle school. For most, it was a convenient way to get to school, and was faster than walking. Few rode for the joy of it. Maybe some would race...
House on Washington Street in Brighton Center could be torn down for four-story residential building
A Newton developer has filed plans with the Boston Planning Department to raze a single-family house at 434 Washington St. in Brighton Center and replace it with a four-story building with 18 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. Plans by Wesley Leung's Peninsula Capital Group also call for 11 parking...
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