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Successful Donation Drive for Veterans and Deployed Troops
Joint Operations, a cannabis dispensary with three locations across Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their recent donation drive in collaboration with the esteemed non-profit organization “Thanks to Yanks.” The drive, which began on May 18th and continued until Memorial Day, generated significant donations aimed at supporting deployed troops and veterans in need.
Mass Center for the Book celebrates 25th Massachusetts Book Awards cycle with launch of two new categories
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Book Awards, the Mass Center for the Book (MCB) is pleased to announce the expansion of the awards program with two new categories—a biannual award for the best graphic novel or memoir from a Massachusetts-based creator and a “Notable Contribution to Publishing” award in recognition of the exceptional output of the state’s publishing community. Submissions will be accepted from September 3 through December 15, 2024.
DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business
NANTUCKET –The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is fining Nantucket-based Harbor Fuel Oil Corporation nearly $12,000. The penalty is for failing to obtain an air quality permit before building a tank farm that has the potential to emit air contaminants above state air quality permitting thresholds. The Harbor Fuel facility became operational in 2020. The […] The post DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Once Popular Retailer Making a Massachusetts Comeback
Massachusetts has been experiencing several retail closures over the past few years. A combination of the pandemic, inflation, and changes in shopping habits are just some of the factors behind why big-name retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops, and others have had to shut down in recent years.
Needham community pool closed after glass bottle shatters
NEEDHAM - Relentless heat adds insult to injury in Needham, where crews are working quickly to fix a frustrating issue at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. The "deep pool" for lap swimming is closed after a glass bottle shattered and pieces fell in. "While I'm always concerned about people stepping on things and hurting themselves, that's not my biggest concern with glass. Shards of glass can float and therefore can go in peoples' eyes if they're not wearing goggles or they can get swallowed," explained Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Mulroy.So now, just a month after it opened for the...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
Vineyard Wind: Blade debris recovered after offshore “incident”
Developers of a power project in the waters off Massachusetts disclosed that an "incident" led to blade damage on a wind turbine that required the establishment of a safety perimeter and the issuance of notices to mariners in the area.
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
Historic season for Newton South East Little League: 10U Williamsport Team advances to State semifinals
On July 14, the Newton Southeast Little League (NSELL) 10U Williamsport team advanced to the semifinal round of the annual State Championship, marking the first time in six years that any NSELL team has advanced beyond the District round of the competition. After winning the District level with a 5-1...
Four-bedroom home sells in Weston for $2.2 million
A 2,949-square-foot house built in 1953 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 97 Ash Street in Weston was sold on June 17, 2024. The $2,207,000 purchase price works out to $748 per square foot. This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 1.0-acre.
Randolph, Mass. couple building generational wealth through real estate
RANDOLPH, Mass. — Good parents hope that their children grow up to be happy and successful. However, life presents twists and turns, and that's why one Randolph, Massachusetts, couple drew up a financial plan for their kids. Local realtors and parents Alex and Joanna Edwards of Thumbprint Reality decided...
Wellesley boy discovers time capsule from 1992 and connects with woman who created it
WELLESLEY, Mass. — In 1992, a group of Girl Scouts in Wellesley, Massachusetts, buried small personal “treasures” and letters addressed to “The Descendants.” When discovered by the child of a Chronicle viewer in 2024, we stepped in to introduce one of the letter’s authors to the boy who found her words 32 years later.
Tanglewood Music Center To Present An Evening Of Silent Film At The Coolidge Corner Theatre
Tanglewood, one of the country's most acclaimed music festivals and summer home of both the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the BSO's summer academy for advanced musical training, the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC), will be taking the show on the road this summer with a performance of their beloved Silent Film Project at Brookline's iconic Coolidge Corner Theatre (CCT) on Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm.
Karen Read lists her Mansfield home for $849,900
The Colonial has four bedrooms and three full baths and sits on just under an acre. Karen Read has listed her four-bed, three-bath home in Mansfield for $849,000. “Ms. Read has not been living in Mansfield since last year and now wishes for another family to enjoy the property she spent many years enhancing,” Richard Rocci of RE/Max Platinum, who has the listing, told Boston.com Tuesday.
Massachusetts State Police investigating fiery crash on Route 495 that injured 1
A person was injured Tuesday afternoon in a fiery collision. According to Trooper James DeAngelis, Massachusetts State Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 495 Northbound at Exit 58 in Hopkinton at just after 12:45 p.m. The 2009 Honda Accord, operated by a 39-year-old woman from Plainville, caught...
Pandemic hobby turned business: Mass. coffee roaster brews connection
WALTHAM, Mass. — A pandemic hobby turned small business has transformed the cafe into the classroom. "Coffee is love," said Paul "Del" Delmonico. "And who couldn't use a little bit more of that, you know?" From his cozy roastery off Felton Street in Waltham, Delmonico, the namesake for Del's...
Michael Bastian ’87 Brings Brooks Brothers to Campus
At 9 a.m. on a recent Friday, the world of fashion gathers at Babson College. Milling about the Weissman Foundry is a group waiting to get to work: an art director, photographer, stylist, hair and makeup artist, assistants, and a handful of models. Their assignment this morning is a photo shoot for Brooks Brothers, and with their clothes, gear, and creativity in tow, they are preparing for a long day in front of them.
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