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Now serving Tree House: Charlton brewery, distillery flirts with off-premise sales
HUDSON — For a dozen years, Tree House Brewing Co. has kept business inhouse. Generally, nothing leaves for sale outside of its five locations in New England, save for several cases of its “Julius” IPA sent every football season to Gillette Stadium. Rarely has Tree House made...
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Sale closed in Bolton: $1.1 million for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 288 Long Hill Road in Bolton was sold on July 24, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $295 per square foot. The house, built in 2002, has an interior space of 3,732 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house features an underground/basement three-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. Situated on a spacious 5.9-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Barnstable citizen group goes to court on Town Council wind vote. Here is what's next.
Tandem efforts are underway to compel the Barnstable Town Council to rescind its recent executive session vote on a side agreement with Avangrid Renewables and reconsider it in open session with public input. One is a citizens' petition drive promoted by Barnstable Speaks, a grassroots organization concerned about plans to land high-voltage electric cables from Avangrid's New England Wind 1 project, formerly Park City Wind. The plans are to land the cables at Craigville Beach in Centerville...
Popular Massachusetts-Born Actor is Celebrating a Birthday on Aug. 16
We have previously looked at some big-name celebrities who were born in Massachusetts. For example, we know both Mark and Donnie Wahlberg were born in Boston, Elizabeth Banks was born in Pittsfield, John Cena was born in West Newbury and the list of celebrities who have roots in Massachusetts is endless. We represent very well in the Bay State.
Waste Reduction Bylaw Vote Delayed as Hauler Attempts to Organize Landlord Resistance
The Town Council vote on whether to recommend that the Town Manager issue an exploratory Request for Proposals (RFP) from local haulers to get more information about potential cost or savings from implementing the Waste Reduction Bylaw Proposal, has been delayed from August 19 to the September 9 Town Council meeting. The Bylaw would require a town contract, obtained through a competitive bidding process, that would include a Pay As You Throw fee structure and curbside compost pick up. According to Zero Waste Amherst, a community sponsor of the proposal, the new bylaw would significantly reduce local trash and save residents money. The RFP is needed in order to evaluate the costs of the proposal. See recent Indy coverage.
New Eastham Fire Chief Makes History
Eastham native Lisa Albino tapped to helm Eastham Fire Department as Cape Cod's first female fire chief. “Once I began working with Lisa, I found that she is the heartbeat of the Eastham fire department.”. Who is the new Eastham Fire Chief?. 16 August 2024 — EASTHAM, MA — Eastham...
Annual Community Breakfast August 27
The 2024 UMass Community Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in UMass Student Union Ballroom, 280 Hicks Way. The event will be catered by the award-winning UMass Dining and free parking is available in the Campus Center Garage. The event is sponsored by UMass Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lawrence Homeless Coordinator Kelly Frazier Tried to Steer $200K in Fed Funds to her Own Non Profit
Lawrence’s embattled homeless coordinator, Kelly Birchall Frazier was caught by city officials trying to steer $200,000 in Federal ARPA grant (American Rescue Plan Act) money to her own non-profit while her city department oversees and/or administers those grants, and while she was already being paid by the city to provide services to the homeless.
Legendary rock band Little Feat brings Can't be Satisfied tour to Indian Ranch in Webster
Legendary rock/country/blues/funk band Little Feat's latest studio album — and first in 12 years — "Sam's Place" was released in May. This year has also seen the re-release of Little Feat's classic 1974 album "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" to celebrate the recording's 50th anniversary. There are two or three constants with the...
Tom Brady’s return to New England Patriots in Fox NFL broadcast booth ‘leaked’ by reporter from rival network
FOUR years after leaving the New England Patriots, Tom Brady could be set to make a return to Foxborough. This season, the seven-time Super Bowl champion will be joining Fox Sports, where he and Kevin Burkhardt will form their lead announcing duo. He’ll be taking the place of former tight end Greg Olsen alongside Burkhardt, […]
Select Board approves two additional ARPA projects
WESTFORD — The Select Board has continued to review American Rescue Plan Act requests as a year-end deadline to allocate funding quickly approaches. The board voted unanimously to approve two projects totaling $64,900 during a. Aug. 13 meeting. Daniel O’Donnell, Westford’s Finance director, provided an update to the Select...
Elbit seems to have stopped work in Cambridge as weekly protests wear on over actions by Israel
Elbit seems to have stopped work in Cambridge as weekly protests wear on over actions by Israel. The Cambridge office of KMC Systems, a subsidiary of Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems, is virtually empty because “99.9 percent” of employees work from home, police say, and there are other signs that the company is leaving the city.
Cape Codders protest offshore wind plans as Gov. Healey visits Barnstable ice cream shop
Gov. Maura Healey visited Centerville on Wednesday. She talked with offshore wind protesters outside Four Seas ice cream after stopping at the shop to promote the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail. Opponents of landing more offshore wind cables in Barnstable got a chance to confront Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday when...
Joy, color, and community on display in Devens
The first public preview of the “Devens Intersection of Communities and Cultures” mural was held Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Willard Field Complex (near the junction of Antietam Street and Sherman Avenue). The full design was displayed on an easel next to where the mural in progress was mapped out on paved ground where walking paths intersect. Residents and families gathered to paint parts of the mural designed by Fitchburg artist Shara Osgood.
Staff resignations a ‘concern,’ Middleboro school superintendent says
MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their Aug. 15 meeting that 14 recent staff resignations were a “concern for me,’’ although she said the numbers were not much different than previous years,. The 14 resignations included eight teachers, five paraprofessionals...
Men’s Golf Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
CAMBRIDGE, Mass – Harvard Men's Golf is excited to announce its four-tournament schedule for the 2024 Fall season. With a challenging slate of events lined up, the Crimson is poised to build on a successful previous season and showcase its talent on some of the region's best golf courses. The 2024 season will begin when the Crimson returns to Bethpage Golf Club to compete in the St. John's Doc Gimmler. The team has had success at this tournament in recent seasons, posting three consecutive top-three finishes, including a first place finish in the 2022 event that occurred in record-breaking fashion....
Baseball to Host Three Prospect Camps
DUDLEY, Mass. (9/16/24) – The Nichols College baseball team has announced three upcoming dates for Fall Prospect Camps. The dates include August 21st, September 7th, and October 12th. The Nichols College Baseball Prospect Camp will take place on the Baseball Field. The Camp includes hitting and pitching lectures; offensive...
Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD. SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
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