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Senior affordable housing in Foxboro gets $22.2 million bond
FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — A project bringing affordable housing to seniors in Foxborough just received a financial boost. Finance agency MassDevelopment says it has issued a $22.2 million tax-exempt bond to help fund the first phase of the housing development project. The bond was purchased by Citizens Bank. Phase...
Driver Was On Phone When He Hit, Killed Woman In Bedford: DA
A 34-year-old Billerica man is believed to have been on his phone when he crashed into a 53-year-old woman, killing her, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released, hit the woman on Saturday, July 20, just after 3:30 p.m. as she walked her bicycle across Concord Street, the Middles…
Review & setlist: Phish reminds us never to miss a Sunday show
Second sets are treated as a different species in the Phish universe, and on Sunday night the band proved why. A review of a singular Phish show sometimes feels like reading a headline without reading the full article. It’s difficult, both for longtime fans of the band and for newcomers, to fully grasp without understanding its context — the shows directly before and after it and their respective setlists; Evolve, the band’s new studio album, and the songs off of it which have been polished in live shows for years now; the tour, the year, the venue.
More gunfire heard, this time in Cambridgeport, the eighth in 2024 and fourth incident in a month
More gunfire heard, this time in Cambridgeport, the eighth in 2024 and fourth incident in a month. Shots rang out early Sunday on Fairmont Street in Cambridgeport, police said, the eighth gunfire incident the city has seen this year. In a message to residents of the Cambridgeport and Riverside neighborhoods...
Major Boston-area bank to shutter 7 branches
The closures come as TD Bank works to restructure its physical locations. TD Bank is closing seven branches in Massachusetts, including two in Boston. In addition to the Boston locations, the bank is closing branches in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington, and Pocasset (Bourne). According to a bank statement, the branches...
Electric Wheelbarrow: Cargo B Launches Bike Rentals In Greater Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Whether it be picking up a friend at the bar who can't drive home, or an extra pile of groceries that won't fit on a standard bike, cargo bikes can be a solution. CargoB is the first of its kind to offer cargo bike rentals...
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Track Improvement Program Continues on Red Line Braintree Branch in September
BOSTON – The MBTA announces its Red Line Braintree branch service will be suspended for 24 days to allow for improvements. MBTA’s Track Improvement Program continues on its Red Line Braintree branch from September 6th to 29th. Crews will work on repairs to 18 miles of track from JFK/UMass to Braintree. This work is expected to result in removing 20 speed restrictions in order to improve travel time. During this service suspension, no Red Line trains will service North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, Quincy Adams, and Braintree.
One Arrested- One In Hospital After Weekend Restaurant Shooting
A suspect is in custody following a weekend shooting at a Cranston restaurant. Officers were stationed at the 39 West Restaurant and Lounge on Phenix Avenue when they broke up a fight shortly before midnight Saturday. One man was hit by gunfire and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police...
Potential Issues Brewing In Red Sox Bullpen Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox have played themselves into playoff contention over the past month and a half, raising a .500 record to 53-42 before the All-Star break. That reportedly changed the organization’s trade deadline policy, at least for now, from on-the-fence to a buyer’s mentality. However, Boston came out of the break and was brutally swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. The offense struggled at times, but it wasn’t the biggest concern. Injuries and underperforming outings by their current makeshift pitching group creates a more scary sight. There are potential issues brewing in the Red Sox bullpen ahead of the 2024 trade deadline.
Taking ‘baby steps’ to net-zero: Local groups aim to educate residents on electrifying their homes
In June 2022, local climate group Mothers Out Front convened for a regularly scheduled brunch to tackle a problem. Brookline had set a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. But residents who wanted to phase out home appliances powered by fossil fuels were unsure of where to begin.
Karen Read Is Selling Her Gorgeous Colonial Home — We Kind of Don't Blame Her
After her mistrial was declared on July 1, Karen Read is headed back to court on July 22, 2024. The 44-year-old financial analyst stood trial for allegedly running over and killing her then-boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. And while this seems like it should be very time-consuming, she is also making another major life change.It's been a little over two years since O'Keefe died, and Read hasn't returned to her own home in about a year. Now Karen Read's house is for sale, which is not surprising given how she's been treated throughout this process. Are you in the...
Owners of small, Mass.-based market chain acquire Dino’s Park ‘N Shop
GLOCESTER – As of Tuesday, July 23 Dino’s Park N Shop, located at 1020 Putnam Pike in Chepachet, will be under new ownership: the Patel brothers who own four Donelan’s Supermarkets in Massachusetts. Matthew Dee, operations manager for Donelan’s, went before the Glocester Town Council last week...
A Red Sox-Mets trade for reunion that fills Boston’s biggest need
The Boston Red Sox are in need of a right-handed power bat in their lineup this year at the trade deadline, which is now just over a week away. Chances are they'll be active in the trade market as they look to fill an important need to bolster their roster for a playoff run. Perhaps they could add a familiar face in a trade with the New York Mets.
Officials investigating fire at local business in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence officials are investigating a fire that started at a local business Saturday morning. Around 6 a.m., fire officials were called to a fire in a single story commercial building on Chalkstone Avenue. The firefighters on scene forced entry through the front door of Botanica...
Tewksbury woman plans to buy new car with lottery winnings
A lucky day for Hillary Fetters of Tewksbury, as she became the winner of a $120,000 prize after the numbers she played on her Keno ticket were among those selected in a game drawn on June 25. Fetters initial $40,000 prize was upped to $120,000, after a 3X Bonus multiplier was drawn for the game. Fetters elected to add the bonus multiplier to her wager for an additional dollar per game. Fetters claimed her prize on July 18 at the Massachusetts State Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester. She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.
Second weekend stabbing leaves 3 people injured outside Brockton bar
BROCKTON — Three people were stabbed during a fight outside a Brockton bar early Sunday morning, police said. Brockton police responded to reports of a stabbing outside Bar Dino's, located at 1002 Main St. at about 1:53 a.m., Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. When they arrived, officers found...
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