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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.
Essex Dredging Coming Into Focus
Dredging in the Essex River has been a big issue for decades and in a meeting next week it looks like Essex town officials will get the first glimpse of the promise land when they meet with US Army Corps of Engineers on a refined plan that might be good to go.
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).
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.
Saugus’ July Lynnhurst Block Party still going strong after 107 years
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — The town’s residents couldn’t wait to show their national pride at the Third of July Block Party, which was held at the Dana H. Johnson Memorial Park at Lynnhurst Elementary School. The block party, which featured live music from the Brian Maes Band and pizza from local restaurant J & M Italian American Cuisine, […] The post Saugus’ July Lynnhurst Block Party still going strong after 107 years appeared first on Itemlive.
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...
Fort ranger program begins at Fort Sewall
Visitors to Fort Sewall can now get a tour of the inside of the fort as part of a new program that began on June 18. The Recreation and Parks Department hired three people to be fort rangers at the historic site. Bob Erbetta, Dave Cronin and Michelle Gatta walk...
WATERFRONT: Ledge removal sparks questions, improves public access
Residents took to social media questioning the recent construction activity on Commercial Street, but Marblehead Municipal Light Department General Manager Joseph Kowalik says it’s all part of a plan to improve public access to the waterfront. “There’s been multiple public meetings over many hours about this,” Kowalik said. “There’s...
Honoring Frederick Douglass for the Fourth
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Frederick Douglass Memorial Park echoed with the words of its namesake on Wednesday as the Juneteenth Association hosted its annual reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.” Members of the community were invited to step up to the stage and read a section of Douglass’ speech, which was abridged […] The post Honoring Frederick Douglass for the Fourth appeared first on Itemlive.
South Coast Rail nears completion
A transportation project that’s taken years and still won’t be ready for another year, is nearing the finish line. The South Coast Rail is nearly done rebuilding the tracks from Boston to Bristol County. “It reconnects a region of the commonwealth to Boston that has been severed for...
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.
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.
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...
Ipswich opens doors to refugee family, transforming lives and community
IPSWICH — Childrens’ gleeful screams sounded in Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church while pastors, charity workers, and local aid program founders discussed refugee housing solutions last Thursday evening. The church’s Boone Hall would soon house a family of Afghan refugees who landed late on June 24. The family spent...
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
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