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Condominium sells for $1.9 million in Brookline
A historic condominium located at 14 Egmont Street in Brookline has new owners. The 1,957-square-foot property, built in 1920, was sold on May 3, 2024, for $1,850,000, or $945 per square foot. This apartment offers spacious living environment with its four bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the home features a flat roof design constructed with tar and gravel roofing. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home comes with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage.
State approves emergency replacement for failing VELCO power pole on Blush Hill
Work is underway in the Kimberly Lane neighborhood on Blush Hill to replace a nearly 100-foot-tall VELCO utility pole that has been deemed an “emergency situation” due to the pole’s deterioration. The Vermont Public Utility Commission late Wednesday approved the project to start immediately after inspectors last...
JetBlue Ends Charlotte-Boston Flights to Focus on New Markets
JetBlue has announced that it will no longer operate flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. The Charlotte Business Journal reported, this decision is part of the airline’s strategy to reallocate resources and focus on expanding its presence in other markets. Consequently, JetBlue will have no flights out of Charlotte and will cease operations at the airport entirely.
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and Mid-80s Temps Over Idyllic Weekend Before Possible Showers
Bostonians can anticipate a sunny and warm weather pattern set to persist over the weekend, providing an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities under clear skies. According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will hover around the mid-80s, with today expected to reach near 83 degrees and similar conditions projected for both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will remain light and variable, turning easterly in the afternoons with speeds not exceeding 7 mph. The forecast, posted by the National Weather Service, promises mostly clear nights with lows in the mid-60s through the weekend.
Florida man sentenced for identity theft, defrauding the SBA
A Florida man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston for conspiring to use a stolen identities to obtain Small Business Administration disaster loans and then launder the money, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s office said in a statement. Hector Garcia, 52, of Ocala, Florida, was sentenced to time...
Nantucket Select Board Wants Renegotiation Of Current Wind Agreement
The Nantucket Select Board is planning to renegotiate its good neighbor agreement with Vineyard Wind. The Select Board decided to act days after a huge turbine blade failed and broke apart, sending fiberglass and foam onto Nantucket beaches. The panel finds that the emergency has revealed that Vineyard Wind's communication...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Brody Byrne, Age 7, is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
Business in the front, party in the back. 7-year-old Brody Byrne from South Boston is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, which is taking place this summer. “I started growing my mullet in Covid. Last summer, I had a bad barber...
Clougherty Pool in Charlestown reopens after $30 million renovation
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Clougherty Pool in Charlestown reopened recently after two years of renovations. The pool was built in the 1940s and suddenly shut down in 2022 due to disrepair. Charlestown residents rallied and petitioned the city to fix it – and their work paid off. The city...
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How WILD AM 1090 became the authoritative voice of Boston's Black community
BOSTON – At 90 Warren St. in Roxbury, a non-descript brick building stands largely unnoticed. It blends in with the bustling environment with anonymity. Yet in the 80s and 90s, it was home to WILD AM 1090, a major force in the Boston radio universe."We win 'Best of Boston' from Boston magazine. Our little daytime morning show was all that and then some," recalled "Coach" Willie Maye. How WILD AM 1090 rose to prominenceFor decades, WILD AM 1090 was the authoritative voice of the Black community in Boston. It was the first station to play New Edition, and was the...
Sunny and warm weekend ahead: Pleasant air and clear skies expected
The drier air came rushing in Thursday night after the downpours moved out. We're in the pleasant air through the weekend with plenty of sun and warm temperatures and we'll do our best to match last weekend's gorgeousness. One big difference in this weekend's forecast is the sea breeze that...
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