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Massachusetts Helps Municipalities Strengthen Their Cybersecurity Posture
The initial inspiration for creating the Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit in 2021 — to encourage cities and towns to work together on cybersecurity prevention — remains a focus for the MassCyberCenter, says Director John Petrozzelli. “This was a way of getting people together to share business cards and...
Sam Waterston Says This Is Killing Buzzards Bay
A nationally recognized voice is advocating for clean water off of Southeastern Massachusetts. Sam Waterston, best known for playing Jack McCoy on 19 seasons of NBC's Law & Order, narrates a new video released by Buzzards Bay Coalition. His famously friendly tone is tempered by urgency as he targets the bay's No. 1 enemy.
Mass. stabbing spree suspect Jared Ravizza held, mental health eval extended
A judge has ordered that the suspect in a Memorial Day weekend stabbing spree continue being held at Bridgewater State Hospital while an evaluation of whether he’s competent enough to stand trial is extended, court records show. Martha’s Vineyard resident Jared Ravizza, 26, is accused of stabbing four girls...
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services. As the department director, three areas fall to Josiah’s responsibility: Facilities (all things buildings and grounds); Cleanliness (as the Director for the Housekeeping department); and Security (as the contract client over the security contract with Allied Security). In his role, he makes sure that the building presents well, and is a safe, clean and attractive space that meets all the required codes and standards required by the Joint Commission, City, State and any other regulatory bodies. Josiah makes sure that all the items a building provides to patients, staff and visitors are always available, such as air conditioning, heat, water, power, medical gases and other important resources.
MetroWest Medical Center Employees Donate 976 Pounds of Breakfast Foods to Food Bank
Thank you to all MetroWest Medical Center team members who supported the United Way of Tri County, a GBFB satellite located in Framingham, in our Annual ‘Healthy Over Hungry’ Cereal Drive! For some children, it can be challenging to ensure children have access to breakfast over the summer, and the Cereal Drive is one way to support kids during this time. Our donations will go to families living in our communities we serve. Because of your efforts, we donated 976 pounds of breakfast foods to the Food Bank. Some fun was had this Cereal Drive, we held a competition between departments and here are the team winners:
The Better Together program recognizes those team members at MetroWest Medical Center
MetroWest Medical Center recognizes team members from various departments at Framingham Union Hospital (FUH) during our Better Together Program. The Better Together program recognizes those team members who exemplify our core values to benefit our patients, co-workers, the organization and our community. Congratulations to all our FUH June honorees. Shout...
Will it rain on Fourth of July in Massachusetts? Here’s what we know
Some Fourth of July celebrations have already been dampened by rain, rescheduling firework shows in some cities and towns across Massachusetts. So, what does the Independence Day forecast look like?. There is a chance of rain on Thursday afternoon and evening for a majority of the state, the National Weather...
Woman fatally struck by tractor-trailer in Smithfield
NBC 10 archive video showed Aliana Ciacciarelli spoke about her aspirations to become a nurse in 2019. "New England Tech is one of the best nursing schools in Rhode Island, so I'm excited, I mean whatever it takes to get that degree," said Ciacciarelli in a 2019 interview with NBC 10.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
AJ Colonna Advances to National Junior PGA Championship
Rhode Island’s AJ Colonna is headed to the national Junior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. Colonna finished runner-up in New England Jr. PGA Championship at Shaker Hills to advance to the national tournament. The former Barrington high school golfer posted rounds of 70 and 74 to finish second...
Police identify driver, truck in deadly Smithfield hit-and-run
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield Police Department announced Tuesday that officials had identified a driver and truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run. Police said 25-year-old Aliana Ciarcciarelli was killed Monday night after she fell off her bike and was hit by a tractor-trailer on Pleasant View Avenue in Smithfield.
Natick Art Project Educates Residents On Effects Of Stormwater Runoff
NATICK, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new mural art project in Natick is educating residents about how to manage stormwater runoff. At the busy intersection of Routes 135 (Central Street) and Route 27 (Main Street), there are murals painted on each corner of the intersection depicting the process of stormwater runoff.
Sankalp – The Taste Of India to open in former Olive & Mint space in Foxborough
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. It looks like a chain of Indian restaurants is expanding to the southwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where another Indian dining spot had been. According to a Threads post from @jeremykrantz, Sankalp - The Taste Of India is planning...
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.
Hopkinton Residents Deny Illegal Food Sales Amid Crackdown
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some people accused of illegally selling food out of their homes in Hopkinton are insisting they didn’t do it. Last month the Health Department sent cease and desist letters to several residents that were apparently selling food without a permit. The Hopkinton Independent reports most of them have stopped but two claim to be falsely accused. The Health Director tells the paper if the town doesn’t crack down and someone gets sick from improperly stored or prepared food, the town can be sued.
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