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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...
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.
Solicitation for Climate Action Plan
The Town of Millis is seeking an energy or an environmental contractor who can create a Climate Action Plan. The Town is looking to be designated a Climate Leader, and to that goal seeks a Plan to help the private sector move toward net-zero energy in 2050. An RFP for...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
League of Women Voters and NewTV host 11th Middlesex candidates forum with Jablon, Sangiolo, and Yanovsky
On June 27, the League of Women Voters of Newton sponsored a debate among the three candidates to succeed the retiring Rep. Kay Khan as state representative for the 11th Middlesex district. Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo seek the Democratic party nomination. The winner of the September 3 primary will face Republican Vladislav (Steve) Yanovsky in the November 5 general election.
Legendary Oliver Ames basketball coach William Nixon remembered as 'a major influence'
The Brockton area is mourning the loss of a local basketball legend. Longtime Oliver Ames High boys basketball coach William Nixon died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at age 95 on Friday. A service will be held at Kane Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Easton on Thursday...
Newton people in the news…
Michael Jellinek, M.D. has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at William James College. He was Chief of Child Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, co-developer of the widely used Pediatric Symptom Checklist for emotional problems, President of Newton Wellesley Hospital, Chief Clinical Officer of Partners HealthCare (now MGB) responsible for the $1.2 billion implementation of the EPIC medical record system, and CEO of Community Network and EVP of Lahey Health System. He has received the William James College Mental Health Humanitarian Award and Newton Wellesley Hospital’s inaugural Community Champion Award.
Brockton man sought in killing of Milford teen at Northborough birthday party
Authorites are looking for a Brockton man who is facing a murder charge in the death of a teenager at a party in Northborough in May. Erik Coelho Dos Santos, 20, was among the hundreds of people at a birthday gathering at 333 Howard St. that continued into the morning of May 12,...
Distracted Driving Suspected in Hopkinton Head-On Crash
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Distracted driving is said to be the possible cause of a head-on crash in Hopkinton Sunday afternoon. Two people from Rhode Island are in a hospital following the wreck in which a Milford man was driving southbound on Cedar Street near Legacy Farms North when police allege, he got distracted, swerved and overcorrected, and then went into the northbound lane and slammed into the other car. The Daily News reports the Milford man has only minor injuries and so far, no charges have been filed against him.
Milford Man Airflown to Worcester Hospital Following Early Morning Stabbing; Police Investigation Underway
A violent early morning incident in Milford has left one man with severe injuries following a stabbing yesterday. According to WHDH, at around 4 a.m., Milford police were dispatched to Purchase Street after receiving numerous distress calls. The emergency personnel located the man on the ground, notably bleeding from an apparent laceration.
Milford Police Investigate Incident on Purchase Street
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford Police are releasing very little information about an incident that closed Purchase Street near Mechanic for several hours Monday morning. They say several calls came into 911 around 4am about a man on the ground bleeding from a laceration. The man had to be flown to UMass Memorial Hospital where he is said to be in stable but serious condition. Milford and State Police Detectives are investigating but have not given any information as to how the man was hurt or if they are looking for any suspects.
Fire breaks out in multi-family home in Roxbury
A fire broke out in a multi-family home in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood Wednesday morning. The fire happened on St. Alphonsus Street. Video shows the top floor of the home heavily damaged. It's unclear what caused the fire or if any injuries were reported.
Powerlifter from Attleboro sets national record
A 74-year-old powerlifter from Attleboro is raising the bar. WCVB reported that Paul Topham set a new national record for powerlifting for his age and weight category. His bench press was about 210 pounds, his squat about 364 pounds, and his deadlift about 386 pounds. A year ago, we introduced...
Boston tax shift plan faces more turbulence
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu directly pitched lawmakers Tuesday on her plan to allow the city to avoid a potentially dramatic tax hike for residents by temporarily placing more of the burden on commercial property owners. Legislators on the Joint Committee on Revenue pushed Wu on the idea, with questions about...
AL Beats NL in All Star Game WNBA Liberty Beats Sun Milford 12u State Champ
In MLB Tuesday, the American League beat the National League 5-3 in the All Star Game in Texas. Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox, hit a 2 run Home Run to break a 3-3 tie. Duran was named the MVP of the Game. The AL has won 10 of the last 11 All Star Games.
First Brocktonians splash into Cosgrove Pool after $6M renovation
BROCKTON — Janece Mroz, 26, climbed into the lifeguard's chair for her first shift at the brand-new Cosgrove Pool on Monday. Guarding the East Side pool is a family tradition. Her sister, brother, aunt and uncle all worked at the old pool. "There's definitely been upgrades," Mroz said from...
This Show Is Tonight: Totally Tubular Festival revives an ’80s party
The ’80s were a very long time ago, and yet, pop culture’s greatest decade remains timeless. The music lives on forever as well, as those who made their mark are still out on the road showing off songs that are often older than the crowds that came to hear them. The latest MTV-flavored retro dance party package tour to make the rounds in 2024 is the Totally Tubular Festival, which crashes a new wave down on Lansdowne Street at MGM Music Hall at Fenway tonight (July 17).
Brockton Public Schools names new principals of Baker School, Kennedy School
BROCKTON - Baker Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School will each have new principals next school year, Brockton Public Schools announced last week. Jane Werb will take over as principal at the Baker School and Kelly Kistler will serve as principal of the Kennedy School, according to a July 11 press release from Brockton Public Schools.
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