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July 23 is Deadline to Comment on Possible Watertown Dam Removal
The consultants examining the possible removal of the Watertown Dam presented their findings after studying the area near the dam over the Charles River just west of Watertown Square. The public can comment on the proposal until July 23. The dam was discussed at a public meeting held on July...
A Massachusetts Reporter Once Went Viral During Story on ‘New Hampsha’
Odds are, when you grow up in New England, you have some sort of accent. There are countless articles about the Maine accent and some tourists' difficulty understanding it (and we're talking strict accent, not even local terminology.) If you grew up in the Merrimack Valley area of New Hampshire...
Single family residence sells for $5.7 million in Boston
The spacious historic property located at 165 West Brookline Street in Boston was sold on July 2, 2024 for $5,725,000, or $1,476 per square foot. The house, built in 1890, has an interior space of 3,880 square feet. This four-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a mansard roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from slate. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage. The property's lot measures 1,900 square feet square feet in area.
Mazz: Red Sox should prioritize a right handed hitter at the deadline
The MLB trade deadline is approaching and the Boston Red Sox should be players at the deadline. On Monday’s Felger and Mazz, Mazz said the Red Sox should prioritize a right handed hitter over pitching at the deadline. Mazz: I like the bat first. I think their vulnerability against...
Tovar’s single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4
DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. “A little Michael Jordan...
Condominium sells for $6.3 million in Boston
A 2,928-square-foot condominium built in 2000 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 8 Arlington Street in Boston was sold on June 27, 2024, for $6,250,000, or $2,135 per square foot. This condominium has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's external structure has a mansard roof design, covered with slate roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the condo includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property is situated on a lot spanning 2,928 square feet.
Sweep or not, Red Sox have already proved they belong in muddled postseason conversation
Red Sox boss Craig Breslow needs to be decisive at the trade deadline with him team very much in contention. About a month ago, Craig Breslow declared to The Athletic that “every time we set foot on the field, we’ll learn something new.” It is far from the most insightful quote in the history of the republic, but there’s something in the simplicity for me.
Hagerty Named CEO at Vicinity Energy
Boston – Vicinity Energy announced the appointment of Kevin Hagerty as the company’s new chief executive officer and president. Bill DiCroce has led Vicinity and its predecessors as CEO and president since 2012 and will stay on as executive chairman of Vicinity’s board of directors. “I am...
Plans unveiled for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
WINCHESTER - Thanks to funding from fall Town Meeting last year, the town hired engineering firm VHB and Chris Huntress from Huntress Sports to put together a design plan for the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts on Palmer Street in Winchester (near Wedge Pond). Town Manager Beth Rudolph said the next steps involve more design.
Karen Read in court as judge schedules January retrial in Boston police officer's death
BOSTON (AP) — Karen Read made a brief court appearance on Monday to set dates going forward for the high-profile murder case against her involving her Boston police officer boyfriend that ended in a mistrial earlier this month. Read is accused of ramming into John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowstorm in January 2022. Her two-month trial ended when jurors declared they were hopelessly deadlocked and a judge declared a mistrial on the fifth day of deliberations. The judge will hear oral arguments on a defense motion to dismiss two of the three charges against her on Aug. 9, and a retrial was scheduled for Jan. 27. The court hearing lasted just a few minutes. A boisterous crowd of several dozen, many dressed in pink and carrying signs claiming Read is innocent, greeted her with cheers as she arrived at court. A smaller group of about 20 people, dressed in blue, came out in support of O’Keefe.
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital
A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths. Catherine Leavy pleaded guilty last year in federal court to charges including making...
Hauser deal continues Stevens' quest to extend Celtics' title window
Move over, Scott Foster. The real “Extender” resides in Boston. After agreeing to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has now inked seven contract extensions in excess of $1 billion in little more than one year’s time.
Armenian Museum of America “Gandzaran!: Notable Selections from Our Collection”
The Armenian Museum of America, located in Watertown, Massachusetts, not only contextualizes Armenia’s lengthy and turmoiled past, but it also presents a more contemporary view of Armenian people today. Treasures are unveiled in “Gandzaran! Notable Selections from our Collection”, threading generations of people together through modern interpretations of a shared culture. Shadows, carvings, etchings and textiles all permanently engrave the history of a displaced country onto a physical plain, memorializing the lives that were lost to a genocide.
Red Sox Aim to Boost Roster Before Trade Deadline Amid Playoff Push
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox, who were not initially expected to be buyers this season, find themselves in a strong position. With a record of 53-45, they are eight games above 500 and in contention for the American League Wild Card. This unexpected success has increased anticipation that the Red Sox will look to make moves to strengthen their roster before the deadline next Tuesday.
There’s a Vacancy on Bedford Planning Board
The deadline for applying for appointment to fill a six-plus-month seat on the Bedford Planning Board is 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The vacancy results from the resignation of Jacinda Barbehenn, who is moving out of town. Under the town bylaws, the remaining members of the board, in a joint meeting with the Select Board, interview applicants and name a replacement to serve until the next town election, March 8, 2025. The remaining year will be on the local ballot.
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