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Successful Donation Drive for Veterans and Deployed Troops
Joint Operations, a cannabis dispensary with three locations across Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their recent donation drive in collaboration with the esteemed non-profit organization “Thanks to Yanks.” The drive, which began on May 18th and continued until Memorial Day, generated significant donations aimed at supporting deployed troops and veterans in need.
Middleton Community Library Announces Summer Reading Winners
The Middleton Community Library named four students as the winners of its Summer Reading Program that was held every Thursday in June. The winners are Cooper, Pre-Reader winner; Raymond, Early Reader winner; Bailey, Intermediate Reader winner; and Lindsay, Teen Reader winner. The Summer Reading Program included the reading challenge, a...
Providence Employee No Longer Works for Georgetown
GEORGETOWN – The head-scratching move to share a part-time human resources officer who works with the city of Providence, RI, is over – at least for now. Paul Winspeare, the Rhode Island human resources officer, was working for the town of Georgetown about 10 hours a week at $75 an hour since last December.
Landlords in Greater Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees
BOSTON - Rent in Boston is already sky high, but sometimes renters are asked to pay the first and last month's rent, security deposit, and broker fee. The total is all too often as much as four months' rent upfront. Newly proposed Massachusetts legislation aims to put the broker fee on the landlord's dime. "When I first heard about [the broker fee], I thought it was a scam," said Madison Survin, a renter who moved to Boston from Dallas. She wasn't used to these upfront costs. "I personally don't have any savings, and I'm grateful that my parents do."Broker fees...
Is excessive summer heat and humidity in Boston the new normal?
BOSTON - It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Actually, right now, it's both in Massachusetts.We are just about at the halfway point of meteorological summer (June-July-August) and thus far, the main story has been the excessive heat and humidity.Boston currently sits just as the second-warmest summer to date, likely to claim the No. 1 slot in the days ahead.Worcester is also No. 2 and Blue Hill Observatory in Milton is No. 1.The somewhat odd caveat to this: Boston has only had seven days of 90+ thus far which is just about average to date.In the city, it has been...
Lynnfield receives a $15M loan for Glen Drive Water Treatment Plant
The Lynnfield Center Water District received a $15 million zero interest loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees for its Glen Drive Water Treatment Plant project. The trust collaborates with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to help “communities build or replace water infrastructure that enhances ground...
Haverhill Man Apprehended for Alleged Armed Robbery on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue
Last night, Boston police took into custody 58-year-old Jesus Garcia of Haverhill after a reported armed robbery occurred on Massachusetts Avenue near Boylston Street. According to the Boston Police Department's official report, Garcia allegedly gripped his waistband and threatened to shoot the victim before fleeing with a stolen phone and cash.
School Committee begins search for a new assistant superintendent
Following the appointment of Interim Superintendent Thomas Geary as the superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools, passing with a vote of 4-1, the school committee discussed a search committee for a new assistant superintendent. School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio moved to create an interview committee that would consist of up to...
MBTA Zoning Committee prepares for public feedback
Sarah Maren from the MBTA Zoning Committee’s consultant, Barrett Planning Group, presented its compliance model results at its meeting on July 10. The MBTA Zoning Committee is made up of Select Board Chair Dick Dalton, Planning Board Chair Page Wilkins, who serves as committee chair, Planning Board Vice Chair Katherine Flaws, Board of Appeals Chair Anthony Moccia, Board of Assessors member Richard O’Neil.
Lynnfield Community Schools presents Disney’s Descendants the Musical
Lynnfield Community Schools is performing Disney’s Descendants the Musical. Come see students from elementary through high school light up the stage in this lively show!. Performances are on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the Lynnfield High School auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors, and can be purchased at www.ticketstage.com/T/LFHS, or with cash or check only at the box office before each performance.
Lynnfield committee appoints Geary as superintendent
The school committee voted to appoint Interim Superintendent Thomas Geary as the superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools at its meeting on Wednesday. In a Facebook post hours before the meeting on Wednesday, School Committee Member Jamie Hayman wrote he would vote “no” on the agenda item to appoint Geary to the permanent role of superintendent and said the Lynnfield community “deserves an explanation” as to why.
Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project Reaches New Milestones
What began seven years ago as an initiative to eliminate barriers to education and serve the community, Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project (JEP) has evolved into a credential-bearing program that has served more than 350 students and in July will award its first associate degree to an incarcerated student.
These are the Boston hospitals on the U.S. News hospital honor roll
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital rank among the top 20 in the country. Two Massachusetts hospitals were among the top 20 U.S. hospitals in Tuesday’s 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report ranking. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital made the publication’s Honor Roll, which does not rank by order, as it has previously.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Energy Assessments for North Andover Small Businesses
Energy Assessments for North Andover Small Businesses. Energy Source, the Small Business Vendor with your local utilities, is partnering with the Town of North Andover to offer Small Businesses and Houses of Worship the opportunity to reduce energy consumption and increase cost savings through the Mass Save program. Energy Experts will be canvassing the Community from July 23 – July 26, scheduling and conducting energy assessments. Businesses may qualify for up to 90% project incentive on standard efficiency and up to 100% for weatherization for a limited time.
Pioneers shine bright at All-Star ceremony
LYNN — When it comes to spring sports, they were the best of the best. Manning Field hosted The Daily Item’s All-Star awards ceremony Tuesday evening, recognizing student-athletes and coaches for their achievements in spring competition. From 384-goal players (Peabody’s Brooke Lomasney) to pitchers with ERAs of 0.65...
West’s bats too much for Lynnfield to handle
LYNN — Another night, another two-plus hour Little League All-Star baseball game. Tuesday (July 9) night at Spagnoli Field in the District 16 tournament, the Peabody West 12-year-olds had the hot bats, eliminating Lynnfield, 12-6, in a game that ended in near darkness. The game was up for grabs...
New England Summer Classic Car Show in Andover
ANDOVER — The Andover Center for History and Culture held its annual New England Summer Classic Car Show on Sunday afternoon. There were plenty of cars and even more car enthusiasts who flocked downtown to take a look at some beautiful, old vehicles from bygone eras. In addition to...
Red Sox’ Jarren Duran homers in All-Star Game to put AL ahead
Jarren Duran became the 14th Red Sox player ever to homer in an All-Star Game. Duran, a first-time All-Star, put the American League ahead 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a two-run homer. The 27-year-old center fielder connected on an 86 mph splitter from Reds’ Hunter Greene and sent it 413 feet to right-center field. It left his bat at 106.8 mph.
Red Sox draft son of team legend
The Boston Red Sox have drafted a prospect with a familiar last name. The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs... The post Red Sox draft son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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