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Nashoba Valley Medical Center provides 'essential services,' state finds
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, which are set to close in less than two weeks, each provide an "essential service necessary for preserving access and health status," in their areas, public health regulators concluded this week. The Department of Public Health found after an abbreviated review that the Steward Health Care-owned...
Holtec to DEP: State has no authority to ban radioactive water discharge into Cape Cod Bay
The company that owns the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec International, has filed an appeal seeking to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. Last month, the state denied Holtec a permit to release nearly 1 million gallons of water from the nuclear reactor system at Pilgrim as part of the plant decommissioning.
Old Colony superintendent to be inducted into Massachusetts chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is heading to the hall of fame. Aaron Polansky, superintendent-director of Old Colony in Rochester, was announced Tuesday, Aug. 20 as one of seven to be inducted next year into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
As cost of living rises, Mass. residents turn to ‘side hustles’
"Can't make ends meet with only one job in this state." Since 2022, full time dental student Emely Cepeda has worked as a personal assistant, caterer, organizer, and cleaner — all while earning a degree. Her additional work allows her to keep up with living expenses in Boston, where...
Anheuser-Busch to lay off 193 Mass. employees, close facility, reports say
An American beer industry giant will lay off almost 200 of its Massachusetts employees as it closes a distribution facility and transfers operations to a local wholesaler. Anheuser-Busch, known for such iconic brands as Budweiser and Bud Light, filed a WARN, or Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, with the state on Friday.
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation. Salaries for Massachusetts legislators are already under scrutiny after a Boston Globe report this month revealed the vast majority earn bonus “leadership pay” in addition to their base salary and travel stipends.
State Auditor Exposes Unlawful Practices at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
The integrity of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has come under scrutiny following a distressing report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, uncovering a pattern of unlawful practices within the public authority responsible for some of Boston's most notable venues. According to the audit furnished by DiZoglio's office, which delved into records from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022, there has been a blatant disregard for public records law and established procedures concerning state procurement and contracting.
Dispatch Teams Up with The Boston Pops at Tanglewood
The Boston Pops and Dispatch will perform a unique concert experience that brings the jam rock band together with a full orchestra to reimagine their songs. Folk singer-songwriter, and banjo player, Kaia Kater will open the show. Enter to win by sending email with this link.
DANCE REVIEW: kNoname Artist/Roderick George at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Jacob’s Pillow founder Ted Shawn was a ground-breaking visionary when it came to the role of men in dance. After purchasing the Jacob’s Pillow farm in Becket in 1931, and converting a barn into a studio, Shawn recruited eight men, all athletes from Springfield College (where Shawn taught), for a new men’s dance company. Thereafter, in the studio, he started presenting performances of the Men Dancers that he called “Tea Lecture Demonstrations.” By the time Shawn disbanded the men’s company in 1940, the Men Dancers had danced for over a million people in the United States, Canada, Cuba, and England, and Shawn had not only forever changed dance, but he had transformed the landscape for men dancers all over the world.
The Huntington Launches The Huntington Academy, With Professional-Led Courses For All Ages
The Huntington's Education Department is launching The Huntington Academy, new tuition-based classes for students of all ages to learn, play, and engage with the theatrical arts. Online registration is now live for five courses starting in September for students Pre-K through 12th grade. More courses, including adult workshops and corporate trainings, will be added throughout the 2024-2025 season.
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
New York's top court upholds mail-in voting for all, rejecting Republican challenge
(Reuters) - New York's highest court upheld a state law on Tuesday that allows any voter to cast a ballot by mail, rejecting a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute. In a 6-1 decision, the state Court of Appeals affirmed lower court rulings that the Early Mail Voter Act, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature and signed by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul last year, did not run afoul of the state constitution.
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway
A truck driver suffered the consequences of taking one of New York state’s forbidden parkways in this unfortunate video. In the clip, a truck driver apparently ignored every sign along the way before eventually plowing right under a very low bridge along some parkway in New York. A passing motorist was able to capture the […] The post Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway appeared first on CDLLife.
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