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Attend meetings in Somerville from July 18-25 for real estate deal powering affordable homes
Attend meetings in Somerville from July 18-25 for real estate deal powering affordable homes. These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website. Low-income housing swap. Somerville Housing Authority, 4 p.m. Thursday. The authority takes the...
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville including Nice, A Fest, and Northbeast poetry
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville including Nice, A Fest, and Northbeast poetry. Summer Concert Series: Sho Humphries from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Palmer and John F. Kennedy streets, Harvard Square, Cambridge. Free. The singer-songwriter has powerful ukulele playing and an emotive voice. Co-sponsored by Club Passim and the Berklee College of Music. Information is here.
Special Council Holds Hearing on Regulations for Micro-Mobility Vehicles
Amid mounting public-safety concerns surrounding mopeds and other micro-mobility vehicles operating recklessly on Boston’s streets and sidewalks, a special City Council committee hearing was held to discuss the city’s rules and regulations for these vehicles on Tuesday, July 9, at City Hall. District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan...
Community questions demotion of Boston police official named to POST Commission
The demotion of Eddy Chrispin as a member of the high-level command staff at the Boston Police Department has been the talk of the town. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox demoted Chrispin from deputy superintendent after Chrispin accepted a position on the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, a police oversight board.
Bentley's historic volleyball team adds team academic honor
WALTHAM, Mass. – The historic 2023 Bentley volleyball team added an academic honor from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the AVCA recently announced. For the 11th consecutive year, Bentley earned the AVCA Team Academic Award. In order to achieve this feat, the Falcons exceeded at 3.30 GPA for the academic year.
Belmont woman says cat was shot with BB gun
BELMONT -- A Belmont woman is upset and scared after she says someone shot her cat with a BB gun.Pointing to the stitched wound on her cat, Akilah, Renee Tracy said, "once I opened it up, this silver shine just reflected back to me and my stomach just sunk. I knew immediately what it was."The two-year-old cat is still recovering, and skittish, after a terribly traumatizing incident right in their own Belmont neighborhood. Renee was in her yard last Thursday morning when her cat returned crying. He'd wandered off for just 10 minutes. "I noticed this wet spot on his forehead....
Spring Innovation Seed Grants Support 5 CFA Student Projects
After successfully piloting a seed grant program between Innovate@BU and the College of Fine Arts during the fall 2019 semester, five new seed grants have been awarded this spring to students developing creative projects and performances that include a social impact component. Learn more about the five supported projects below.
Boston police arrest two, seize firearms after pursuit
BOSTON — Two men were arrested and three firearms were recovered late Tuesday night after Boston Police responded to a person-with-a-gun call in Mattapan. At approximately 11:36 p.m., officers from District B-3 pursued Markeith Walton, 21, of Marlborough, and Robert Scott, 26, of Mattapan, following a report of armed individuals at 33 Stanton Street.
Faulty concrete found in massive condo community in Boston suburbs
DRACUT, Mass. — More crumbling concrete found in Massachusetts, and this time, it's been discovered in a massive condo community not far from Boston. Those who live there say it's a warning sign for everyone in the state, and Beacon Hill must finally take action to help struggling homeowners financially.
The Entire Internet Is Losing Their Minds Over Jayson Tatum’s 4th Grade Essay That Revealed What Team He Desired to Play For
The Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum achieved a long-standing dream by leading Boston to their 18th championship. However, many NBA fans might not be aware of the goals Tatum set for himself before his basketball career took off. The Celtics’ star posted a snapshot on Instagram that revealed the...
VIDEO: Social Media Destroyed Former NBA Star Sam Cassell For Getting Extra Handsy With Angel Reese At NBA Summer League Game
Angel Reese was third-wheeling on Monday night, having attended an NBA Summer League fixture between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Monday night. The former LSU star was pulled up with former Chicago Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick and Celtics superstar guard Jaylen Brown and, at several points, was the center of attention. It’s why her interaction with former NBA point guard and current Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell wasn’t missed.
Hall of Famer Doesn’t Hold Back About Celtics Title: ‘I’m Not Happy for Them’
Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in LA during the ’80s, when the Celtics dominated the East and the Lakers ruled the West.
Whittier Birthplace Celebrates Poets and Writers Weekend
Among Haverhill’s greatest claims to fame is poet and writer John Greenleaf Whittier. In his day, he was the inspiration for many who sought careers as published writers, so it’s only fitting that his birthplace hosts a weekend’s worth of activities for modern-day writers with similar aspirations.
NH summer camps working to adapt as heat wave continues
This summer's extended heat wave has forced some New Hampshire camps to improvise in order to keep kids safe, posing particular challenges for camps that run almost entirely outdoors. At Joppa Hill Farm in Bedford, a typical camp day might involve farm chores, nature walks and field games. Assistant Director...
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