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See all homes sold in Middlesex County, June 23 to June 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from June 23 to June 29. There were 468 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,170-square-foot home on Otis Street in Melrose that sold for $783,000. Acton.
Karen Read trial jury says they're deadlocked, judge tells them keep deliberating
DEDHAM - The Karen Read verdict watch took a turn Friday when the jury told the judge they're deadlocked. But Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone told them to go back to their deliberations. The jury deliberated until 4:15 p.m. before they were sent home for the weekend. Karen Read deadlocked juryJust before noon, the jury sent Judge Cannone a note saying, "Despite our exhaustive review of the evidence and our diligent consideration of all disputed evidence, we have been unable to reach a unanimous verdict."The judge called attorneys for both sides into the courtroom for a brief meeting. "This note arrived with...
Wright Tavern Concord Massachusetts
Source: Library of Congress – Hudson, A. S. (1904) The history of Concord, Massachusetts. Concord, Mass., The Erudite press. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/05027143/. From Page 6:. “Near the Common or Public Square, and bearing a sign designating its historic importance is the “Wright Tavern” where...
New Hampshire man on trial for threatening presidential candidates found dead as jury deliberated
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire man on trial forthreatening the lives of presidential candidates last year has been found dead while a jury was deciding his verdict, according to court filings. The jury began weighing the case against Tyler Anderson, 30, of Dover on Tuesday after a trial...
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Iced Dunkin Donuts Cup Thrown Through Window After Somerville Fireworks
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,. Some kid last night after the fireworks threw an iced Dunkin’ Donuts cup right through a screen window on the second floor. I went downstairs, but they were gone. No neighbors outside on their steps said anything. I have the dunks order number.
Hudson's highest paid town employee is not who you might think. We have a list
HUDSON — Hudson's highest paid municipal employee may well be the highest paid such employee in all of MetroWest. And no, it's not a public safety worker, town administrator or school superintendent. Hudson Light & Power General Manager Brian Choquette earned $302,436 in 2023, one of eight employees of the municipal electric company to...
Forgotten gates to the Belmont estate sit along busy highway
Every day, thousands of drivers heading east on Route 7 from Belmont Ridge pass a little piece of history tucked just off the busy highway. It’s sitting there for all to see if you glance to the right just before Claiborne Parkway exit. We’re talking about the long-abandoned gates leading to the Belmont Manor House – today the main building of the posh Belmont Country Club.
Mass. vape shop owner failed to pay nearly $500,000 in taxes, district attorney claims
A Hopkinton man is charged in connection with failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in excise tax in a three year span, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. Ashraf Youssef, 61, was arraigned on June 18, on three accounts of tax evasion. Youssef was the owner...
WILMINGTON AROUND THE WEB: The Best Stories From Wilmington’s Newspapers
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are recent articles about Wilmington — published online from June 22, 2024 to June 29, 2024 — that residents should consider reading:. Select Board approves new financing for West Street 40B by Lizzy Hill. Select Board reviews requests and information by Lizzy Hill.
Replicated wetland takes shape to make way for Ayer Road development
People in Massachusetts have a long history of filling in wetlands—think of the Back Bay, the Fenway, much of South Boston, and Logan Airport. Only recently have people begun trying to preserve and even recreate wetlands. This summer, that’s what giant earth-moving machinery has been doing at 203 Ayer...
Medford Main Street Project Sparks Community Debate on Safety, Mobility, and Sustainability
MassDOT is redesigning a high-crash intersection in downtown Medford; however, their plans currently include preserving an outdated highway overpass whose ramps are the the site of many of the crashes in the area. The plans would also result in a reduction of the amount of space for bikes and pedestrians...
Artists Took the Street in Malden
A diverse group of artists and musicians took over a block of Pleasant Street on Saturday, June 22. Sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, East Cambridge Savings Bank and The Gallery@57, Creative Malden offered the community a chance to enjoy an afternoon of merriment. Local artists Grace Julian Murthy, Beth Copp, Ginny Remedi Brown, Ella Bessmer and Sarah Morrison demonstrated their artful techniques while Gina De painted faces and Karyn Alzayer created henna designs on children and the young at heart. Tamara Matzkin taught attendees how to make mandalas, and the audience enjoyed musical performances by Malden’s own Santon and Maddie Lam.
Westborough Nears Approval for New Dog Park at Lake Chauncy
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Westborough is getting closer to having a new dog park. At their last meeting the Planning Board green lit a full site plan review for the park at Lake Chauncy and the Select Board and Conservation Commission have also said yes. The Community Advocate reports the next step is to ask for bids for the construction; the Recreation Department hopes to get the actual work started in the fall. Meanwhile they are working with animal control on developing policies for park use and behavior.
FUN ON THE FOURTH SCHEDULE: What To Expect On Sunday, June 30 (Spectacular Fireworks!)
WILMINGTON, MA — The 2024 Wilmington Fun on the Fourth continues this Sunday, June 30, 2024 on the Town Common. 8am-10am: Breakfast on the Common — $10 — Eggs/egg sandwiches, breakfast potatoes & coffee/beverages — Presented by the Dance Company. 10am-1pm: Wilmington Farmers Market On The...
Govenor Healey helps celebrate latest grants from Cummings Foundation: 150 nonprofits share in $30 million
Woburn, MA Confetti flew, horns were blown, and banners were waved at TradeCenter 128. Cummings Foundation’s annual Grant Winner Celebration drew 400 attendees, including Governor Maura Healey and – of course – Cummings Foundation co-founders Joyce and Bill Cummings. The Foundation is the philanthropic affiliate of suburban commercial real estate firm Cummings Proprties.
Town Meeting Approves McLean Traffic Agreement
Town Meeting has approved a revised Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement (TMMA), allowing developers to proceed with redevelopment plans for the McLean property. The vote, 192-25-5, followed two and a half hours of presentation and debate, which included two attempts to call the question and a failed amendment to delay the vote to allow more time for vetting and negotiation regarding Zone 4 of the McLean Hospital district.
The Frame: June 27, 2024
This week on The Frame: Chief Baker provides updates to the City Council on policing and school safety, the Planning Board’s work on a downtown apartment project is kicked back to July, and a public hearing is set for the MBTA Communities Act. Plus: leading up to Independence Day, an interview with Fire Chief Michael Dutcher to learn more about Friday’s Stars and Stripes Over Framingham event at Farm Pond. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.
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