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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.
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.
New book tells harrowing tale of shipwreck and survival
BOSTON — The 16th book fromEric Jay Dolin, "Left for Dead," explores the remarkable tale of five men stranded in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. With little hope of rescue and few tools, they survive for more than 500 days. "This would match up against almost...
State Street eyes creation of its own stablecoin and deposit token: Report
State Street is considering creating its own stablecoin and deposit token for blockchain-based payments. Nearly half of institutions surveyed by State Street are ready to trade digital assets on blockchains.
17 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy
Springfield— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 17 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State...
Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 2020 John Doe
In April 2020, the remains of an unidentified individual were found on the shoreline of Revere Beach in Revere, Massachusetts. Revere is located 5 miles northeast of Boston. Investigators responded to the scene where they determined that the remains were that of a male. The man was between the ages of 50 and 70 years old, stood approximately 5’11” tall, and weighed 182 pounds. At the time of the man’s discovery, he was wearing a black sweatshirt, a red and blue shirt, denim pants, and a pair of blue socks and white socks. No other identifying clues were available.
BREAKING NEWS: Severe thunderstorm warning issued Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of the state, including Essex County and Marblehead, Tuesday, 9:10-10:15 p.m. The NWS says wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible, along with “damage to roofs, siding and trees.”. A heat advisory is in effect...
Haverhill Men Face Drug-Related Charges for Alleged Illegal Sales at Vape and Smoke Shop
Two Haverhill men associated with a smoke and vape store were arrested Tuesday by Georgetown Police for allegedly selling THC vape cartridges and related charges after an investigation by police, Department of Revenue and the North Shore/Cape Ann Tobacco Policy Program. Thirty-year-old Ram Gupta and 29-year-old Dinesh Kumar Yadav were...
NFL Fans Celebrate as Bill Belichick's Future Coaching Plans Revealed
It's going to be a strange year in the NFL this season as long-time New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spends the year away from the sidelines and in the media booth instead. After 24 seasons as a head coach, Belichick stepped away from the Patriots following last season and ...
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...
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