Foxborough
GOVERNMENT
How Taunton Became Known as the ‘Silver City’
Taunton was incorporated on September 3, 1639, not long after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts in 1620. Originally a town, Taunton was among the oldest in the United States. Taunton was founded in 1637, two years before its incorporation, by members of Plymouth Colony. Taunton's original boundaries included Norton, Easton,...
Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read case after mistrial is declared
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office announced that they will re-try the. case after a mistrial was declared Monday afternoon. "First, we thank the O'Keefe family for their commitment and dedication to this long process. They maintained sight of the true core of this case -- to find justice for John O'Keefe," the district attorney's office said in a statement. "The Commonwealth intends to re-try the case."
“THIRD OF JULY FIREWORKS” PAWTUCKET, RI
City of Pawtucket to Host July Third Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Pawtucket for its annual “Third of July” fireworks celebration. Fireworks will be shot off at McCoy stadium, with festivities taking place across the street, in front of Jenks Middle School. There will be food trucks,...
Heavy rain floods streets in Providence, submerges Tesla in Cranston
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Street flooding was reported in the Providence area Sunday afternoon as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the region. Providence police and fire blocked off the area near Eddy Street and Pavilion Avenue when the street became impassable. In Cranston, a white Tesla became submerged in...
Brockton City Council slashes school transportation funding as district tries to move past budget deficit
BPS initially asked for $18 million for transportation costs. The Council approved $11 million and set aside $7 million for later use. Brockton City Council approved a budget for Brockton Public Schools but cut $7 million from the district’s transportation budget, which funds an in-house bus depot that is partially to blame for the district’s financial woes.
Route 24 reopened after sinkhole in Stoughton
A road near Stoughton reopened Sunday night after a sinkhole caused it to close earlier in the day. The right two lanes of Route 24 was closed around 2:20 p.m. Sunday in Stoughton near mile 37 because of a sinkhole in the roadway, Massachusetts State Police said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Applications pour in for Taunton Union Block units. Rent, how to apply, amenities and more
TAUNTON — Applications are being accepted and interest is huge for the soon-to-be-completed Union Block Apartments on Main Street in Taunton. Since June 7, when the window opened for people to apply, 247 applications have been received from prospective tenants as of June 25, according to Bryanna Diamond, the operations marketing manager for Peabody Properties, which is managing the rental property.
Rhode Island pronunciation guide: 35 names that visitors and even some locals get wrong
Few things are more painful than listening to an out-of-towner stumble over the pronunciation of “Matunuck,” or hearing someone bring up “East Green-witch.”. And let’s be real: If you grew up in a different corner of the state, you may run into trouble trying to pronounce Cowesett or Neutaconkanut or Usquepaug.
Providence officials prepare for hurricane season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — With hurricane season underway and a category four storm already making its way across the Atlantic, it’s more important than ever to get ready for storms here in Rhode Island. After heavy storms overnight and flooding last week, Rhode Islanders are already familiar with...
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien talks City Hall repairs, Tidewater Landing on '10 News Conference'
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien talks to NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about the extensive repairs needed on the tower at City Hall. They also talk about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project and economic development in the city. Grebien also shares his views on affordable housing and the city's schools.
Hazmat called to Walgreens in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — A hazmat team was called to a Walgreens in North Smithfield after several workers fell ill on Monday. North Smithfield Fire Chief David Chartier said crews were dispatched to Walgreens on Victory Highway after five employees in the rear part of the store reported feeling sick.
Milford’s Fourth of July Parade Set for Thursday, Fireworks at Fino Field on Friday
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford’s Annual Fourth of July Parade is this Thursday. The parade steps off at 10am at Veterans Memorial Drive near IHOP and marches down Route 16 through downtown all the way to Draper Memorial Park. Celebrate with local marching bands, dance troops, teams, cheer squads, scouts, military groups, veterans and more. The parade will be held rain or shine. But there are no fireworks in Milford on Thursday – Milford’s Fireworks are actually on Friday July 5 at 930pm at Fino Field.
Chellel aims for another term on Pawtucket School Committee
PAWTUCKET – Touting the benefit of continuity and a thorough understanding of the complexity of the unified high school construction project, James Chellel Jr. is asking voters to elect him to a second term on the Pawtucket School Committee. “I am grateful to the voters for returning me to...
Grant recipients speak to improvements made to their businesses
In the final meeting until August, members of the council were joined by several of the recipients of the North Attleborough Business Accelerator grants. Town Manager Michael Borg invited the owners to the June 24 council meeting and gave them the floor to discuss how their businesses were doing after being granted $25,000. The grants were given a few months ago and done as a way to help businesses continue to grow.
Brockton officials warn residents of dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of July 4th
BROCKTON — In Massachusetts, it is illegal for private citizens to use, possess or sell fireworks without a license or permit, but that hasn’t stopped many people, including some Brockton residents, from setting them off every year for the Fourth of July holiday. “We have had a number...
Patriot Place July 4th Celebration Tonight
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – The Patriot Place July 4th celebration is tonight. Enjoy live music on the Dean College Stage from local band American Honey from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Fireworks are scheduled to start at about 9:15pm. There will also be special appearances by Pat Patriot, the New England Patriots Cheerleaders and the New England Revolution Street Team. Meanwhile on Thursday night, July 4, the Holliston American Legion and VFW posts are hosting a laser light show from about 8:30pm to 10pm at Holliston High School.
Solano and Levasseur step down, unopposed new candidates to take over
CENTRAL FALLS – City Council members Franklin Solano and Meaghan Levasseur will not be running for re-election next term, and newcomers Alberto Rivas Lugo and Luz Velez Garcia have thrown their hats into the election ring for a city where all candidates are unopposed, including Mayor Maria Rivera. “I...
First Central Falls tennis courts open; gun victim honored
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s first-ever tennis courts are now open to the public. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and moving bench dedication to gun violence victim Malcolm Sostre on June 26 at 1 Sacred Heart Ave. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the new courts,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.