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Massachusetts City Listed as One of the ‘Worst Places to Rent in America’
My wife and I rented an apartment in Western Massachusetts from 2006-2011. It was a fun time in our lives. With the exception of internet and cable, we paid only $625 per month with everything included. Granted, it wasn't a very big apartment and we were very limited on what modifications we could make but it was great to have extra money and little responsibility.
Karen Read's lawyers keep up push for 2 charges to be dismissed
The latest update in the legal saga was filed Tuesday, with the woman's lawyers continuing to argue that two of the three charges against her in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, should be dismissed. Before detailing the several clear fallacies" in the prosecution's argument against...
No late-night burgers in a tire shop at busy Grove Hall intersection, board rules
The Zoning Board of Appeal today rejected a proposal for a burger trailer inside a tire shop at 538 Blue Hill Ave. at Seaver Street over concerns from neighbors about late-night gatherings and crime and concerns from board members about security before its proposed 1 a.m. closing. The board initially...
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.
5 Boston Bars To Go To First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy Hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Lender sues Boston, tow company and RMV for the way a seized car it was still owed payments on was sold off
An Illinois lender yesterday sued the city of Boston, a Charlestown towing company and the Registry of Motor Vehicles over the way Boston lets tow companies not just seize cars on the order of Boston Police but sell them off without giving lenders the chance to get the car back first, which it charges is a violation of several of its constitutional rights.
Why Was This New England City Ranked Among Best for Quality of Life?
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Discover the Best Venues in Boston to Catch a Summer Concert
Boston, Massachusetts, often dubbed America’s Walking City, comes alive during the summer with a vibrant array of outdoor music venues that cater to every musical taste and preference. Whether you’re into grand orchestral performances or intimate porch concerts, Boston offers a diverse range of experience set against its historic, picturesque backdrops. Exploring The Boston Music Institutions Shaping the Sound of the City Fenway Concert Series During the summertime, The Fenway Concert Series transforms the iconic baseball stadium into a lively music venue, where fans can enjoy performances with the famous Green Monster as a backdrop. After a successful 2023 Fenway Concert Series featuring...
The State House gold dome is getting a $20 million upgrade
In 1997, the dome was regilded for $300,000, a far cry from the $36,000 cost in 1969. The Massachusetts State House is getting a facelift, a $20.3 million one. The State House has been without significant repair for the last decade, according to The Boston Globe. Workers from the firm...
Here’s how to spend the perfect day in Hyde Park
Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston City Council president, takes us through her perfect day in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. In Boston.com’s Perfect Day series, we’re talking to a local expert in each of Boston’s 23 neighborhoods about how they’d spend their perfect day. See what makes this city so special to your neighbors, and share your perfect day with us at [email protected].
Town buildings open as cooling centers during extreme heat
As tropical heat bears down on the region, Abington is keeping town owned properties open to assist those without working air conditioners. The Abington Senior Center and community meeting room at the Police Station is open to the public as cooling stations the rest of the week. The Senior Center...
Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
Fest Intentions: We Make Noise Festival in Boston, Massachusetts
Let’s get loud, We Make Noise Festival. In collaboration with Mass NOW, the Boston chapter of We Make Noise will bring a free, one-day music fest to Downtown Crossing on August 24. From noon to 8 p.m., the event will pack Washington Street and Summer Street with live music, visual art galleries, and a vendor area organized by the Boston Women’s Market. This year marks the second edition of the festival, which launched last summer as “BBG Fest,” a nod to We Make Noise’s prior moniker Beats By Girlz.
No drought yet, but dry conditions developing across New England
It has really been feast or famine, but also too much of a good thing as we track rainfall across New England this summer. Depends on where you live. The stretch of intense heat combined with our highest sun angle of the year, has allowed for maximum evaporation lately. Soil moisture has decreased overall across some areas in the northeast over the last few weeks. Many of the days in a week’s time will bring in rain due to isolated thunderstorms. While one town gets 2 inches of rain, another gets zero.
Treats, taxes and that trial
This is Jen Wagner, executive editor at The Patriot Ledger. Welcome to this week's edition of Your Week on the South Shore. Only for subscribers. As always, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this newsletter for more stories. Thanks for reading and for subscribing. Some of our most read stories...
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