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Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sends coach Jim Montgomery subtle message
In his postgame press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs that eliminated the Boston Bruins, second-year head coach Jim Montgomery touched on several topics. in one of his responses, he sent a message up to his boss, GM Don Sweeney.
Afternoon Delight: Tom Brady reportedly frontrunner to purchase Boston Celtics; Famous locals also in the mix
Breaking news hit the interwebs today when the Boston Celtics released a statement that Wyc Grousbeck and his ownership group are going to be selling the team. The initial component of the sale is expected to take place this year. Celtics Life's Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Rondo Burgundy has outdone himself this time as he's scooped everyone and is reporting that there is a frontrunner to purchase the Celtics, and it's a familar face.
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services. As the department director, three areas fall to Josiah’s responsibility: Facilities (all things buildings and grounds); Cleanliness (as the Director for the Housekeeping department); and Security (as the contract client over the security contract with Allied Security). In his role, he makes sure that the building presents well, and is a safe, clean and attractive space that meets all the required codes and standards required by the Joint Commission, City, State and any other regulatory bodies. Josiah makes sure that all the items a building provides to patients, staff and visitors are always available, such as air conditioning, heat, water, power, medical gases and other important resources.
MetroWest Medical Center Employees Donate 976 Pounds of Breakfast Foods to Food Bank
Thank you to all MetroWest Medical Center team members who supported the United Way of Tri County, a GBFB satellite located in Framingham, in our Annual ‘Healthy Over Hungry’ Cereal Drive! For some children, it can be challenging to ensure children have access to breakfast over the summer, and the Cereal Drive is one way to support kids during this time. Our donations will go to families living in our communities we serve. Because of your efforts, we donated 976 pounds of breakfast foods to the Food Bank. Some fun was had this Cereal Drive, we held a competition between departments and here are the team winners:
The Better Together program recognizes those team members at MetroWest Medical Center
MetroWest Medical Center recognizes team members from various departments at Framingham Union Hospital (FUH) during our Better Together Program. The Better Together program recognizes those team members who exemplify our core values to benefit our patients, co-workers, the organization and our community. Congratulations to all our FUH June honorees. Shout...
Jacob Hiatt Magnet adds STEAM lab with hopes to 'ignite curiosity' among students
WORCESTER — About 150 volunteers from Worcester Public Schools, AbbVie and Heart of America recently teamed up to refurbish Jacob Hiatt Magnet School's library into a science, technology, engineering, arts and math lab. Friday was full of repainting walls, unloading supplies and assembling all necessary equipment. ...
Worcester Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug and Machinegun Possession
A Worcester man, previously indicted on firearm offenses, has received a sentence exceeding six years for charges that include drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. Jose Rivera, 24, stood before U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman on Friday, June 28, 2024, and was handed down 75 months in federal prison followed by a three-year supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In observance of Independence Day Town Buildings will be closed, July 4th and July 5th
In observance of Independence Day Town Buildings will be closed, Thursday, July 4, 2024 and Friday, July 5, 2024. There will be a 1 DAY DELAY in Trash and Recycling pick-ups. This delay will only be for Thursday and Friday (Thursday will be collected Friday and Friday will be collected Saturday). For service-related questions, you can reach out to Casella at 508-869-4077.
Music on the Green Tonight, July 3: Honey Steelers
Come out to the Weston Town Green tonight, July 3, at 7 pm for a concert by a local, fun, eclectic Americana band playing originals and covers. Bring your portable chairs, your picnic blankets, your picnic, your beverages of whatever kind, and bug spray. Also a soccer ball because…. This...
14-year-old girl leads police on chase in stolen car in Rindge, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 14-year-old girl from Manchester is facing several criminal charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen car. Police said they stopped the vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for speeding through Rindge, New Hampshire. According to police, four passengers jumped out and fled, while...
Mass. Law Eliminates Outdoor Grilling
It's the 4th of July in Massachusetts and it's time to grill! I remember the time when I almost burned my garage down. Most people ignore the following very important laws about outdoor grilling in MA. I remember it well, I had some friends over the house, the kids were...
Healey administration promotes housing development incentive program for Gateway Cities
The Healey administration has unveiled $27 million worth of new tax credits to support housing developments across the state, potentially supporting hundreds of new housing units. Governor Maura Healey was in Lowell Tuesday to announce new Housing Development Incentive Program awards for more than a dozen developments across the Commonwealth.
Healey administration awards $45M to extend broadband infrastructure
FLORIDA — In Florida, a rural town in northwestern Massachusetts, high-speed broadband internet is hard to come by. “Depending on where you live in town, you might have better access to internet,” said Joan Lewis, the town’s administrator. “Sometimes that can prove to be dangerous for our emergency departments.”
Police looking for public’s help after Massachusetts real estate agent disappears
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and police are looking for the public’s help. The Worcester Police Department is looking to locate sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She’s 5’4” and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, wearing black pants, a black shirt and a black baseball cap.
"Landmark" blood transfusion saves patient before he's rushed to Boston hospital
CANTON - For the first time in Massachusetts, a whole blood transfusion saved the life of a patient before he could be brought to a hospital."Landmark event"Last Saturday, a 35-year-old man was seriously hurt in a car crash in Braintree. He was in shock, bleeding internally and his blood pressure was low. It took about 45 minutes to remove him from the wreckage.Paramedics reached out to the Canton Fire Department, which has a new field transfusion program. It was the first time a team in the state gave a whole blood transfusion to a patient in "a prehospital setting," according...
Sam Waterston Says This Is Killing Buzzards Bay
A nationally recognized voice is advocating for clean water off of Southeastern Massachusetts. Sam Waterston, best known for playing Jack McCoy on 19 seasons of NBC's Law & Order, narrates a new video released by Buzzards Bay Coalition. His famously friendly tone is tempered by urgency as he targets the bay's No. 1 enemy.
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