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6 Patriots on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
This upcoming season for the New England Patriots is going to be all about figuring out which players are going to be part of this team from now on. As much as the Patriots would love to be this year's version of the Houston Texans and find a way to go from worst to first in their division, this season is going to be about finding the building blocks for new head coach Jerod Mayo going forward.
Rep. Sena secures $110K for local projects in economic bill
BOSTON – Last Thursday, the Massachusetts House passed their version of the Economic Development Bill, 155-2, which included a total of $110,000 in bond authorizations for local projects in Ayer, Harvard and Boxboro, according to a release from state Rep. Dan Sena. “This bill represents a significant investment in...
Men's Lightweight Four Competes in Henley Royal Regatta on Day Three
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. –– The Harvard men's lightweight four competed in the third day of competition at the Henley Royal Regatta. The four faced Oxford Brooke's 'B' and lost by a total of three boat lengths. The four consisted of Zachary Mecca (stroke), Michael Fairley, David Picard, Ben Weatherwax,...
Two new corporals among Westborough Police promotions
WESTBOROUGH – There are two brand-new corporals in the Westborough Police Department. John Vosikas and Trevor MacNeil were among five officers promoted during a ceremony on June 25 in Memorial Hall. “It feels great,” said MacNeil. “It’s a good time for the department.”. Chief Todd Minardi...
Fireworks, beach closures and traffic: Your guide to the Fourth of July in Mass.
People across the country woke up Thursday morning excited to show their pride on this Independence Day. And there are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it's having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know:
Pharma Firm Veranova To Expand In Devens, MA
Veranova, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of specialist and complex APIs for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, recently announced the expansion of development and manufacturing capabilities at its Devens, Massachusetts facility. The estimated $30 million investment will build upon the company’s existing development and manufacturing capabilities and will address the growing demand for strong US-based capacity for ADCs and other potent small molecules.
Sale closed in Wellesley: $3.2 million for a seven-bedroom home
A spacious house located at 27 College Road in Wellesley has new owners. The 3,940-square-foot property, built in 1997, was sold on June 13, 2024. The $3,175,000 purchase price works out to $806 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.4-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Women’s Tennis Adds Nagel as Assistant Coach
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's tennis adds RJ Nagel to the coaching staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season, Traci Green , The Sheila Kelly Palandjian Head Coach for Harvard Women's Tennis, announced today. Nagel joins the Crimson following a six-year stint as an assistant coach at with the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) men's tennis team. While with the Rams, Nagel helped lift the team to an overall record of 79-31, five conference titles, and five NCAA tournament appearances. Throughout his time at VCU, Nagel coached Charles Bertimon to the NCAA Singles tournament and an A-10 most...
Feds propose high heat work standards
The federal government on Tuesday proposed the first national safety standard meant to keep workers safe from excessive heat in the workplace and made $1 billion available to hundreds of projects -- including 30 in Massachusetts -- that try to mitigate climate threats including extreme heat. The federal action comes...
Belmont Drone Flyers Take First in National Competition
Flying a drone has always been a risky business, especially in a competition. Failures can occur that were never seen in practice. Crashes can cause hundreds of dollars in damage and usually happen at the worst time. While there were a few hiccups, failure was not an option for the...
Hopkinton Select Board will interview four finalists for town manager on July 9
HOPKINTON — The Select Board on Tuesday will interview the four finalists seeking to become Hopkinton's next town manager. Interviews are scheduled to start at 5:10 p.m. and are scheduled for three hours. Finalists include Hopkinton Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus; Foxborough Town Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Lance...
Prominent 19th century building in downtown Natick has been sold for $6 million
NATICK — The historic Clark's Block, a prominent downtown building built in 1874 that houses numerous small businesses, has been sold for $6 million, according to R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate, which brokered the deal. The news was first reported by The Real Reporter, an online newspaper that focuses...
World War II was the last time Mass. residents could set off their own fireworks
While it used to have the company of a few other states, Massachusetts is now the only U.S. state with a full ban on consumer fireworks. In the Bay State, private citizens cannot possess, sell or use fireworks of any kind, including sparklers and firecrackers. According to CBS News, the state’s ban has existed since 1943, meaning World War II was the last time Massachusetts residents were able to use fireworks for personal displays.
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