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Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
Two-vehicle crash Aug. 24 in Milford kills Hopkinton motorcycle operator, 43
MILFORD — A Hopkinton man has died after a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon on Cedar Street near an on-ramp to Interstate 495, according to police. Police on Monday identified the man as Rafael De Almeida Sousa, 43. The Milford Police and Fire departments responded to Cedar Street (Route 85) at 4:33...
A Pair of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
A single family home and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown. 41 Wilson Ave., 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,122 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $782,000. 142 Russell Ave., 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,716 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,560,300.
Kayakers spot body floating in Charles River
Authorities recovered a male body from the Charles River in Boston on Sunday morning. Two kayakers spotted the body floating in the water under the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge on the Boston side. State Police divers recovered the person near the Mass Ave. bridge at around 8:05 a.m. The body of...
Cellist to perform benefit for Grafton church
GRAFTON — Cellist Guy Fishman will be performing at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grafton (UUSGU), 3 Grafton Common, on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. The concert benefits the UUSGU LiftUP Campaign, which is aimed at installing a vertical lift to the main meeting space and sanctuary of the meetinghouse.
Northshore For Palestine Gathered At Cambridge Commons
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A crowd of people gathered at Cambridge Commons when the Palestine National Anthem blasted through the speakers. This crowd of people were there for Northshore For Palestine’s, an organizing that fights for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, encampment event. However, it’s not one of the student encampments that popped up all over college campuses over the Spring.
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:. The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Texas Native Corin Patel to swim for D3 Roger Williams University (2024)
At the UIL District 17 - 6A Championships, Patel swam a 1:03.60 PB in the 100 breast to place 8th. He also split 28.71 in Cypress Fairbanks’ 200 medley relay Current photo via Corin Patel. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel...
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
At least three shots fired around church and park
Investigators have recovered evidence indicating multiple shots were fired near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 233 Harvard St., in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge. ShotSpotter technology heard three rounds fired at around 8:30 p.m., while a caller said they heard four or five shots fired at Sennott Park, according to scanner reports. The park is behind the church; in addition to shells found by police, an officer soon found a park garbage can that looked like it had been hit by gunfire.
VIDEO: A Robotic Guard “Dog” Surprises a Rhode Island Family
It’s not every day you see a robotic dog in the ‘wild’ - but on Saturday, that’s just what Nichola Colaluca did. The Rhode Island mom was taking her daughter to practice driving in the parking lot of the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, when they came across the strange sight.
Woman charged with child endangerment after allegedly falling asleep in a drive thru with children in the car in Warren
WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman was arrested for child endangerment after allegedly falling asleep under the influence at the wheel of a car in a drive-thru with children in the backseat in Warren. On Aug. 14, the Warren Police said they responded to a drive-thru on Metacom Avenue...
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Edward Lato, longtime member of the Rhode Island mob, dies at 77
Edward C. Lato, a longtime Rhode Island mobster who rose through the underworld ranks as the local Mafia fractured under the weight of criminal prosecutions, died Friday with members of his crew by his Johnston bedside, said Steven O’Donnell, a former superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. Lato, arrested more than 30 times with 18 convictions for crimes ranging from racketeering conspiracy to running an illegal sports-gambling operation, was 77. ...
Enter to Win Pitbull Tickets in Mansfield
The Fun 107 Ticket Window is open! Thanks to PLAY Arcade and Revitalize RX Dartmouth, your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer. Pitbull is coming to Mansfield and we have your chance to win tickets. Pitbull is playing at The Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Sunday, September 15....
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