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Massachusetts ballot question numbers finalized ahead of November election
BOSTON — The five binding ballot questions certified to appear on all Massachusetts ballots in the Nov. 5 election have been assigned question numbers, Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced Thursday. The questions on the November ballot will appear as follows:. Question 1: State Auditor's Authority to Audit...
GTC Law Group Welcomes Shea Leitch to Firm’s Growing Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice
Boston, MA– July 25, 2024 – GTC Law Group is pleased to announce that Shea Leitch has joined the firm as counsel in the data privacy & cybersecurity practice. Shea has served as a trusted advisor to multinational companies in an array of industries who rely on her to provide timely, strategic and practical advice as they build and adapt their global privacy and security programs.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024. Performances for The Queen of Versailles, featuring a book by Lindsey Ferrentino and direction by Tony Award winner...
Ask Dave Epstein: How do I read isomaps?
Meteorologist Dave Epstein is our go-to person for pressing weather questions on everything from winter blizzards to summer droughts. He’s also a horticulturist, meaning he’s an expert in anything that grows leaves and flowers. GBH’s Morning Edition asked our audience for weather and gardening questions, and Epstein graciously answered them on the air.
Podcast: Boston Cannons boss Brian Holman on a life in coaching
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with Boston Cannons general manager and head coach Brian Holman. Holman was a three-time All-American goaltender at Johns Hopkins during his playing days. He was an...
Wake Up Well: How do you take care of your mental health?
It’s been six months since we kicked off our monthly mental health series, Wake Up Well. In that time, we’ve discussed everything from loneliness and financial health to climate anxiety and the mental health of activists. “It’s so exciting to have this series,” said Nieisha Deed, founder of...
Final wave of rain, thunderstorms approach New England ahead of dry stretch
Cloudy conditions continue before one final wave of rain approaches Thursday around 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ahead and along a cold front. This could bring a quick thunderstorm later Wednesday, most likely in far western New England, with brief downpours and gusty winds and lightning. Highs Wednesday stay in...
Former Boston Police Sergeant from Franklin Sentenced to Probation for Overtime Fraud
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A former Boston Police Sergeant from Franklin has been sentenced to probation and home detention for committing overtime fraud. The US Attorney’s Office says George Finch was sentenced to 6 months home detention and 3 years’ probation and ordered to pay $11,000 in restitution after pleading guilty in 2021 to conspiracy and embezzlement from an agency receiving federal funds. Prosecutors say in 2015 and 2016 Finch submitted false overtime slips for shifts he didn’t work at the evidence warehouse.
Local hockey player drafted by Boston Bruins
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls native Elliot Groenewold, a local student athlete and son of David and Suzanne Groenewold of Springfield, was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the 2024 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Groenewold is a left-handed-shooting defenseman. “Elliot has always...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million ticket sold at gas station
A winning $1 million lottery ticket was sold at a gas station in Massachusetts and the player came forward on Thursday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the lottery’s “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 4. There are still three $4 million grand prizes and five $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 26.
Parr discusses World War II
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to hear how those living in Massachusetts during this time were active in World War II (WWII) and its efforts.
BPD seizes 20 mopeds in Back Bay, South End
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police seized 20 mopeds in Back Bay and the South End Thursday. Police said the officers were enforcing laws surrounding unlicensed drivers as well as unregistered and uninsured mopeds and motorcycles to address complaints of reckless driving in the area. 16 criminal complaints are being sought.
The Green Stairs Get a New Life
Is it just me, or do these newly installed benches look familiar?. Last Friday, benches made of the former BSA Green Staircase were installed at the new courtyard at the 112 Southampton Shelter. JKhoory Design Studio redesigned the outdoor space to create a place for residents to focus on health and wellness by offering a place of refuge, which opened last November. Located in the Mass and Cass area of Boston, what was previously a contaminated MBTA site is now a functional area for shelter residents to exercise, play, meditate, and enjoy peacefully being outside. Support for physical and mental health is especially vital for those living in shelters, and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has been supporting the development of outdoor spaces such as this to be an alternative to the streets.
Boston police officer struck by vehicle in North End, seriously injured
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, a spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said. A Boston police officer was hit by a truck in the North End on Thursday, authorities said. The officer was working a paid detail assisting a construction crew near North Washington and Thacher streets, Boston...
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