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Massachusetts Fourth of July show canceled after fireworks barge bursts into flames
Dramatic video footage captured a fireworks barge in a coastal Massachusetts town going up in flames Wednesday, the day before an anticipated annual Fourth of July firework celebration. And now authorities have been forced to cancel the show. Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included The barge in the north shore town of Marblehead caught fire in the middle of the night, the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination wrote on social media early Thursday morning. Video shared by Boston 25 News shows a boat moving past the waterside fire and its thick...
State's first sign of West Nile virus this season is found on the South Shore
QUINCY − The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this season were found in Quincy, the state Department of Public Health said. Symptoms don't always appear, but they include fever and flu-like illness, health officials said. People over age 50 are at higher risk from the virus.
Water Commissioners follow up on water discoloration issue; abatements available
The Weir River Water System and Veolia, which operates the water company, are gearing up for the busy Fourth of July holiday and the expected additional usage, with staff at heightened readiness throughout the day. WRWS serves customers in Hingham, Hull, and North Cohasset. Precautionary measures are in place following...
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
Trader Joe's gluten-free bagels actually contain high levels of gluten, lawsuit says
The lawsuit said while the product is clearly labeled as “gluten-free,” testing done by a nonprofit coalition reportedly found the bagels have nearly 13 times the limit to be considered gluten-free.
Boston's July 4th fireworks light up the sky following Pops performance
BOSTON - Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.Celebrating 50th yearOn America's birthday, there's no other place to be than the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Now for five decades strong, the moving musical tribute to freedom came together on the Hatch Shell stage, marveling a sea of red, white, and blue. Four-hundred thousand people came together for an epic night celebrating our country."So excited, this has been on my bucket list for a long time," said Kim Karavan, who was visiting from South Carolina. "I grew...
Boston Kicks Off July 4th Celebrations With City Hall Ceremony And Parade
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thousands attended the City of Boston's official Independence Day ceremony and parade Thursday morning. The ceremony started at City Hall Plaza with the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu. "We’re here today, together, to not only celebrate...
‘It was devastating': Friend of John O'Keefe reacts to mistrial in Karen Read case
With a mistrial declared in the case against , the people who knew and loved John O'Keefe are left without answers and with a daunting prospect of another high-profile trial ahead. John Jackson, a longtime friend of O'Keefe, spoke with NBC10 Boston about the outcome of this first trial. He’s...
Brookline landlord who sues to block apartments near his buildings sues to block apartments near his Mission Hill buildings
Monty Gold, a Brookline landlord who has gone to court to try to stop apartment buildings from going up near buildings he owns in Jamaica Plain and Salem, yesterday sued to try to block a six-story apartment building from going up at St. Alphonsus Street and Tremont Street in Mission Hill, in between two three-story buildings he owns.
Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
A few dozen Quincy citizens are devoting their holiday weekend to gathering signatures on a petition to roll back the raises City Council approved last month for councilors and Mayor Thomas Koch. In June, the council approved ordinances giving each councilor a raise from $30,000 to $44,500 and boosting the...
Water access. Privacy. New builds. What South Shore multimillion dollar homes are like
Every week, we post all the South Shore real estate sales in an easy to read town-by-town list. Be a nosy neighbor. Be smart about your biggest investment. Or just enjoy perusing. Sometimes No. 1 means No. 1. So don't miss the top sale this week art $4.3 million in Duxbury. Views, water access, new construction. So much to ogle. Every week our real estate listings show you the Top 5 most expensive home sales as...
A Naval Destroyer Vessel Will Offer Free Tours For Boston's Navy Week
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The U.S.S. Oscar Austin, an active U.S. naval destroyer ship is offering free tours for patrons in honor of Navy Week, which is being observed in Boston July 1-7. The tours on the Fourth of July are a part of the 2024 Boston Harborfest, an annual tradition that celebrates "Boston's maritime and revolutionary history," according to the event's website.
Harvard Street Health Center program centers dignity for Boston-area veterans
For eight years, Kathryn King served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Now, based out of a stout brick building on Blue Hill Avenue, she has a new mission, focused on supporting and affirming the dignity of veterans in the Boston area. There, King serves as program director of the Veterans...
Salem Celebrates the 4th! – Details
Please note the following information for those planning to attend the July 4th celebration in Salem:. Be safe. To ensure a safe and fun celebration, the Salem Police Department will have enhanced security in place on July 4. Guests are asked to carry any items in clear plastic bags and be prepared for possible bag checks by uniformed officers.
Mayor’s Column: Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff & City Savings for Older Adults
I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents. The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to. more residents. Thanks to changes that went into effect earlier this year, assets are no. longer counted against your eligibility...
DCR Hosting Public Meeting About Future of Watertown Dam
The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, will share its plans for studying the options for the future of Watertown Dam. Recently, the DCR studied the area around the Dam as part of its Removal Alternatives Analysis to develop conceptual design alternatives for the Dam. Work included surveying and collecting borings.
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