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Haverhill Fire Receives Donation of High-Powered Chop Saw From Merrimac Industrial Sales
The Haverhill Fire Department last week received a new, high-powered electric chop saw for quickly opening difficult-to-access spaces during emergencies. Merrimac Industrial Sales, the Haverhill-based provider of power tools for tradespeople, custom electrical panels and stock electrical components, donated the saw made by Milwaukee Tools. During a presentation at the Water Street fire station, Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien discussed an essential use of the tool for ventilating a burning structure.
Statewide Ban Looming For Multiple Animals In Mass.
The use of wild animals for human entertainment is a polarizing subject to say the least. In February, some legislation moved one step closer to reality where a statewide ban on wild animals in traveling circuses would exist. An Act Relative to the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes,...
Over 30 beaches closed throughout Massachusetts on Saturday
With rain sometimes comes bacteria and with bacteria comes beach closures. As of Saturday morning, 32 beaches are listed as being closed according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health dashboard. Closures spanned from Western Massachusetts to Eastern Massachusetts and along the coast of Cape Cod and the Islands. While...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize won off of $10 scratch ticket
A $1 million lottery prize was won off of a $10 scratch ticket sold in Massachusetts. The prize was claimed Friday, and it was from the game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler. It was sold at Hubbard’s Cupboard in Marshfield. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in...
Take Your Business to the Next Level: Burlington Buzz Advertising
Whether your business has been around for ages or has yet to open its doors, high on your list of priorities is surely how to find and serve your ideal customer or client. Business ownership is not easy, and getting the word out about your new business, new product, special offer, or lesser-known service has become progressively harder in recent years.
School Committee reviews policies and evaluation
WILMINGTON — The School Committee approved updates to the middle and high school handbooks, superintendent evaluation, and committee policies during their June 26 meeting. Among the items for approval were the high school and middle school handbooks, which they approved along with the disposal of furniture at the Shawsheen Street School and disposal for credit of food services equipment.
Care Solace, MSBA update for School Committee
WILMINGTON — During the School Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 26, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Brand delivered a report pertaining to an update on Care Solace and later provided an update on the Wildwood MSBA Project. The superintendent’s report was accompanied by a memo from Coordinator of Behavioral Health and...
Dave McDuffee believes it took a village to get him to the Hall of Fame
The long-time owner will be inducted tonight into the Harness Racing Living Hall of Fame. Dave McDuffee’s enthusiasm for harness racing is so electric it could light up a room, and even though tonight’s (July 7) Hall of Fame banquet (watch it live here) will be held outside under the stars, it’s a good bet none will shine brighter than him.
U9 squad falls in extra inning: Wilmington loses baseball slugfest against Marblehead
The Wilmington U9 baseball team lost in extra innings, 13-11, last week against Marblehead. Wyatt Grossman and Vincent Collins and Max Jaynes pitched for Wilmington. Wilmington batted around in the fourth inning while scoring five runs, but Marblehead came back and tied it up in the sixth. Marblehead scored two...
Wilmington U10’s win a playoff thriller: Baseball squad edges North Reading by a 6-4 score
The 10U Wilmington baseball team beat North Reading in an extra-inning thriller at Benevento Field in North Reading in the District Tournament. Wilmington won 6-4 in seven innings. Terrific pitching by Kody Castellano and Jack Cottini sparked Wilmington. Big hits came off the bats of Lucas Tran, Will Irving Castellano,...
'He can't survive': Analyzing political impact of Karen Read's mistrial
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Two political analysts believe that the embarrassing details that emerged during the prosecution of Karen Read, whichended in a mistrial last week, will eventually contribute to the retirement of a long-time Massachusetts district attorney. A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Read's high-profile trial,...
Green Building Becomes More Affordable and More Common
There are a variety of decisions businesses can make to ensure a new building project is both environmentally and financially sound. These include the types of building materials used and where they are sourced, whether to break ground on new construction or renovate an existing building, and even landscape materials. Incentives through programs like NHSaves and the federal Inflation Reduction Act make the decision to go green even easier.
Manchester Man Charged with Manufacturing and Trafficking Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Pills
CONCORD, NH – Jerry Summers, 44, of Manchester, has been charged in connection with operating a counterfeit pill pressing scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Summers faces charges including…
First responders revive girl, 3, underwater for 3 minutes in Georgetown
An investigation of the incident is underway by police and fire departments. First responders revived a 3-year-old girl who was submerged underwater for more than three minutes in an above-ground pool Sunday afternoon, according to the Georgetown police and fire departments. At about 4:56 p.m., first responders arrived at a...
PRB Boulangerie is opening at Time Out Market
If your coffee routine could use a little je ne sais quoi, head to Time Out Market Boston. PRB Boulangerie is opening imminently at the Fenway food hall with espresso, croissants and more from the team behind some of the city’s best French restaurants. PRB Boulangerie, which has existing...
Sumner Closure Testing Patience Of Residents And Drivers
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — With many people back at work following the long holiday weekend, the full impact of the Sumner Tunnel's month-long shutdown is being felt. Drivers, if they haven't already, are devising alternate routes. The tunnel is closed until August 5 while crews work on demolishing and...
Boston Police Identify 2 Shooting Victims Killed July 5
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Police have identified two shooting victims killed in separate incidents last week the day after the 4th of July. Last Friday, Boston Police responded to Shawmut Ave. near Ramsay Park around 1:30 a.m. after getting a report of a shooting. They found a man suffering...
Audit of MBTA highlights safety and training shortfalls
A newly released audit of the MBTA highlighted several shortfalls in the agency's practices. The audit spanned a two-year period from January 2021 to December 2022, and focused on its safety and performance practices. The inspection found that the MBTA didn't effectively manage its contract with customer service ambassadors, which...
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