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Massachusetts House approves bill to boost renewable energy efforts
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that would help boost the state’s reliance on renewable energy, in part by streamlining the state and local permitting process for projects that shift the state away from using fossil fuels. The bill’s approval comes just weeks after the Massachusetts Senate approved its own bill to help the state meet its climate goals, including reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Democratic Speaker Ronald Mariano said the House bill aims to increase the supply of clean energy through new renewable energy projects, more storage capacity and streamlined permitting. The House measure would consolidate both state and local permitting and set 12- to 15-month limits for considering all final permitting decisions, echoing language in the Senate bill.
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after a broken turbine blade washed ashore on a famous beach. The federal government ordered a wind farm operator off the coast of Nantucket in Massachusetts to suspend operations while cleanup continues after a wind turbine blade fell into the water, broke apart, and washed up on beaches at the popular vacation spot. Vineyard Wind said Wednesday that it has removed 17 cubic yards of debris, enough to fill more than six truckloads, along with several larger pieces that washed ashore. The debris was mostly non-toxic fiberglass fragments ranging in size from small pieces to larger sections, typically green or white. Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, bolstered its beach patrols to 35 people looking for and removing debris.
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.
Boston's humidity set to decrease throughout Thursday, bringing relief
Our heat, our storms, our humidity — all on the way out Thursday morning. Last few showers will scoot through as the skies gradually break. Highs will still be in the warm range of mid to upper 80s, but the lowering humidity will be noticeable and welcome this afternoon.
Today the Blue Line really bites due to fiery problems at Orient Heights
A transformer at Orient Heights on the Blue Line blew this afternoon, bringing firefighters running and trains to a halt. Boston firefighters responded around 5:50 p.m. and the MBTA shut down power in both directions. Firefighters then doused the flames. But delays due to problems related to the transformer continued through the evening; the T only announced at 9:15 p.m. that things were back to normal.
Jake Shane brings ‘Therapuss’ into a live setting at The Wilbur
The power of the live podcast continues to reign in the comedy scene, and Jake Shane is adding to it with a dash of his own highly successful flavor. As announced earlier this week, the comedian and social media personality will be bringing the conversational bug to The Wilbur on October 17, in the form of his hit podcast Therapuss. It will be Shane’s first trip to the Wilbur stage, which comes after the podcast has amassed Shane over three million followers on social platforms, and has reached top 10 rankings on Spotify.
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
New 311 Service Center Opens At Boston City Hall
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at Boston City Hall for the new 311 Constituent Service Center, which operates a non-emergency line for city services and information. The new hub is located on the seventh floor, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
Former 1090 WILD-AM director Elroy Smith to host reunion for some of Boston’s best radio personalities
“Candy Girl,” an upbeat ditty by boy band New Edition, was a hit in the ’80s and ’90s. Reminiscent of the Jackson 5 with their boyish charm and sweet vocals, New Edition’s members were young boys from Boston, brought together by Roxbury native Bobby Brown. Right...
In extreme heat, sculptors prepare for Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) -- In the midst of the heat wave, the show must go on at the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which begins Friday. The centerpiece is already in place — a cake that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the summer tradition. For the crew and...
In the news: Biplaw Rai
Biplaw Rai has been selected as the Boston Ujima Project’s 2024-2025 Restaurant fellow. The Boston Ujima Project is a Black-led, artist-led organization that works to build a cooperative business environment. This fellowship honors and supports restaurateurs within the Ujima network who are dedicated to innovative hospitality practices. Rai is...
Boston Police and Parks Department Join for Community-Building Field Days at Garvey Park
It's not just the temperature that's rising in Boston; community spirits are too, as the Boston Police Department (BPD) teams up with the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for a series of engaging field days. Aimed at fostering connections between law enforcement and the community, the initiative kicked off with an event that had Dorchester's Garvey Park buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.
Ground Broken on 50,000sf Apartment Building in Boston
Boston – Boston developer Diarmaid McGregor, principal of N6 Properties, recently announced the start of work on an apartment building in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. The project at 375 Cummins Highway represents the first ground-up venture McGregor and company have undertaken since forming N6 Properties in 2023. The...
The nation’s 911 system is on the brink of its own emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
2024 All-Western Mass. Girls Outdoor Track & Field: Selections announced for spring season
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Massachusetts teams for girls outdoor track and field on July 17. Take a look at the first and second teams in each division below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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