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Single-family home in East Falmouth sells for $1.2 million
A spacious new house located at 2 Cape Club Road in East Falmouth has new owners. The 2,677-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on May 6, 2024. The $1,239,000 purchase price works out to $463 per square foot. This two-story home has three bedrooms and three baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house is equipped with an attached garage. Situated on a spacious 10,006-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Single-family residence sells in Concord for $4 million
A 3,194-square-foot house built in 1972 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 154 Balls Hill Road in Concord was sold on June 14, 2024. The $4,000,000 purchase price works out to $1,252 per square foot. This single-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house features an underground/basement garage. Situated on a spacious 20.0-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
As Red Sox open series in Miami, Tyler O’Neill moved up in lineup
MIAMI — After going 15-10 in June, the Red Sox will open July with a slightly different-looking lineup Tuesday night in Miami. For the first time since April 26, Tyler O’Neill is hitting second for the Red Sox behind leadoff man Jarren Duran as Boston opens a three-game series at loanDepot Park. O’Neill will provide a big right-handed bat early in the order against righty Valente Bellozo, who is making his second career big league start after tossing five shutout innings in his debut against Kansas City on June 26.
Where are the UFOs? Climate change may have prevented aliens from visiting Earth
Have you ever wondered why civilizations and empires don’t survive?. They virtually all fold under the pressure of war, economic instability, corruption, political collapse, changes to the climate, and other environmental disasters. You’ve heard of the classics: the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Ottomans, and the one that men never stop...
What Xavier Tillman signing means for Celtics free agency options
The Celtics continue to get their work done early during the first two days of free agency. Sandwiched between announcements of a looming franchise sale, the Celtics have now filled in three of their open roster spots after the Xavier Tillman deal on Tuesday. Those moves come in addition to locking up Derrick White and Jayson Tatum to massive extensions that keep them under team control for the remainder of the decade. There’s a bit of a waiting game going on now in NBA free agency across the league as some big dominoes are waiting to fall on the trade front and the free agent market. While Boston will be sitting on the sidelines for most of those, there are still a couple of loose ends for Boston’s roster after the Xavier Tillman signing. Let’s take a closer look at what the Celtics have done so far and what lies ahead.
Celtics re-sign latest reserve big to multi-year deal
The Celtics continued bolstering their backup big man depth, bringing back another familiar name. The C’s have re-signed reserve backup big Xavier Tillman Sr. to a two-year deal, a league source confirmed to MassLive’s Brian Robb. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news. Tillman is just the latest reserve big man to return to the team after the title run.
How to watch ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 19 new episode free July 2
Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent” continues on NBC this Tuesday, July 2 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT with a new auditions episode. Those without cable who want to watch the show for free can do so through either FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users.
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
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.”
Bruins top prospect just needs ‘to be reliable,’ not ‘set world on fire’
Fabian Lysell is on the cusp of making his NHL debut and will try to crack the Bruins roster out of training camp this summer. Boston’s top prospect has shown flashes of his potential while in Providence, but injuries — including two concussions — have gotten in the way of him joining the big-league team.
Two major car crashes happened on I-195 in Seekonk on Tuesday, reports say
Two major car crashes happened on I-195 in Seekonk on Tuesday, according to local news stations. The first crash happened on the eastbound side of the road around 7:20 a.m., according to WJAR. Seven cars were involved, and five people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries as a result of the crash.
Grant-funded Community Health Survey on PFAS exposure will soon begin
WESTFIELD - Kristen Mello, co-founder and director of Westfield Residents Advocating for Themselves (WRAFT) convened the first community meeting for the PFAS Community Health Survey on June 5 at Westfield Barnes Airport. Mello, an at-large city councilor who said she was representing WRAFT and not the city in this arena,...
Red Sox vs. Marlins: How to watch, time, free live stream
The Boston Red Sox will travel to Miami, FL to start a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday, July 2. The Red Sox game is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NESN. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
Where to buy tickets for Justin Timberlake world tour stops July 2024
Justin Timberlake has embarked on his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour and is making stops nationwide and abroad, recently coming off two performances at TD Garden in Boston. This is the musician, actor and entertainer’s first tour in five years. Despite his arrest in June on accusations of driving while intoxicated, Timberlake’s tour continues.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
USPS stamps are going up again: Here’s how much it’s going to cost you
Well if you are, you may want to do so within the next week or two — otherwise, you can expect to spend a little extra sending out those letters. The United State Postal Service is bumping up the price of stamps for a second time this year, with a 5¢ increase coming on July 14.
How a gamble by Karen Read’s defense team (mostly) paid off
A jury that declared itself “starkly divided” led Norfolk County Judge Beverly Cannone to declare a mistrial in the murder trial of Karen Read on Monday. For those among the jury of 12 who doubted that Read was responsible for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a gamble by Read’s defense team at the end of the trial — relying on two witnesses with whom had barely spoken — may have played a significant role.
West Nile virus detected in Mass. mosquitos for the first time in 2024
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitos from a Massachusetts community for the first time in 2024, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. The state laboratory that tests for the virus in mosquitos caught across the state confirmed the presence of the virus in two samples collected in Quincy on June 25, the health department said in a press release.
Hyannis man charged with manslaughter in connection to overdose death
A 42-year-old man was charged with manslaughter in connection to the overdose death of a woman in Barnstable, Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois’ office announced Tuesday. Shawn O’Hara, of Hyannis, is also charged with possession of a class A drug and possession of a class B...
Haverhill man held without bail in connection with explosive device
A Haverhill man was charged in connection with an explosive device found in a neighborhood, resulting in an evacuation of the area and the detonation of the device, a spokesperson with Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office told MassLive. David Farnsworth, 63, was held without bail after his arraignment...
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