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With time running out, advocates push bill to require rear-facing car seats in Mass.
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Christina Hayman, senior manager of government affairs with the American Automobile Association. BOSTON ― There was urgency at a legislative briefing held at the State House Wednesday by proponents of a bill that would require children to be strapped into rear-facing car seats until they reach age 2. ...
South Shore program to open new group home for adults with autism
WEYMOUTH - Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has been on a mission to help people of all ages and disabilities in Massachusetts reach their fullest potential. New group home for people with autism"We have a unique platform for the future here and what I'm trying to do as CEO is meet unmet needs in the community, particularly the autism space. People aren't aware that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism," CEO Abigail Parrilla said.One of the issues at the forefront of their work is helping people with autism who are turning 22 and will...
Hampton man meets Rye bystander and first responders who saved his life
MANCHESTER, N.H. — On Sept. 11, 2022, Chris Phillips sat outside Summer Sessions surf shop before waking up in the hospital, where he was told he had a heart attack. “I looked around, and I saw I had wires and tubes and things, and I said, 'What happened?'” Phillips said.
Brentwood police seek help finding missing juvenile
BRENTWOOD — The Brentwood Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing juvenile with ties to the local area as well as Rochester, southern Maine, and Seacoast areas of New Hampshire. Angelina, whose last name has not been released, is reported missing, and authorities...
Commission focuses on Pink House
ANDOVER — The pink house saga has continued to simmer this summer with hearings requested and committees formed. The Benjamin Franklin Smith House at 65 Central St., has long been a landmark with sentimental value for many residents. “Growing up in Andover, this was always the house that whenever...
Candidates get down to business in Charles River Chamber debate
Candidates for the Middlesex 12th district gathered virtually Thursday morning to talk about an array of issues related to housing and economic development, for a debate organized by the Charles River Regional Chamber. It was the latest in a string of debates between city councilors Rick Lipof and Bill Humphrey...
Sand for Revere Beach’s annual sculpting festival isn’t from Revere Beach
The sand used to make giant sand sculptures on Revere Beach is specially brought in from another New England state. Celebrating its 20th year, more than a dozen sand sculptures have taken over Revere Beach for the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which will last until Sunday. If you...
Interstate Electrical Services salutes employees’ contributions
Billerica, MA Interstate Electrical Services Corp. held its annual Employee Appreciation Awards at its Operations Center in Tewksbury on June 26. During the ceremony, Interstate’s president, Jim Alibrandi, recognized the graduating class of electrical and assembler apprentices and saluted Interstate employees who’ve been with the company for 10 to 40(+) years. Alibrandi also thanked two long-term employees who will be retiring this year. “Your contributions to the advancement of the company have helped Interstate become the progressive company it is today,” said Alibrandi. “It’s a pleasure to give recognition to all of you here today and for your contribution, commitment, and talent.”
Celebrate Burlington is August 3rd
We hope that this year's event will offer even more activities, events, performers and, of course, FIREWORKS!! We have planned events and activities followed by our classic car show from 5 to 7 pm and then a concert on the bandstand beginning at 7 pm followed by fireworks at 9 pm. Haven't been to a Celebrate Burlington event before? Come and check it out.
Westford awarded $75,000 cybersecurity grant
WESTFORD — The Town of Westford has been awarded a $75,000 grant for cybersecurity improvements. The grant, awarded from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, will be used to enhance security measures for both town and school systems. “Cybersecurity continues to be a major focus for the...
Select Board continues discussion on proposed firearms business bylaw
WESTFORD — The Select Board recently discussed updates on a proposed bylaw to regulate firearms businesses, which is slated to be presented to voters later this year. This proposal would define and regulate firearm businesses separately from other businesses. It would limit new firearm businesses to the commercial highway and industrial highway zoning districts, as well as require a special permit from the Planning Board.
Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
Feds raid Cambridge apartment; charge man as pill maker for local drug gangs, seize more than 10 pounds of fake Adderall pills
A former Everett man now living in Cambridge was arrested yesterday on charges of possession of more than 500 grams of meth with intent to distribute and defrauding a federal Covid relief program. Schuyler Oppenheimer, 34, was arrested during a raid at his apartment on Parker Street in Cambridge, at...
10th Annual Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels Car Show honors local community supporters
Three people and organizations received the Community Appreciation Award during Sunday’s 10th Annual Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels car show at Saugus Middle/High School. Owner of former Full of Bull restaurant Bill Pappas, owner of former Saugus Fuddruckers Adrienne LeBlanc and Cars and Cops event organizer Domenic Montano received awards from Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels Team Captain Guy Moley.
Man charged in Boston pub fire found not competent for trial
The man charged over a fire at a popular pub in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood was found not competent to face the charges during a hearing Friday. Prasiddha Baruwal had been ordered to undergo a mental competency exam after being arrested in connection with the intense fire at The Squealing Pig, which its owners have said was destroyed. Video showed a person inside burning restaurant, which had its windows smashed as well.
Red Sox play the Dodgers after Duran's 4-hit game
Boston Red Sox (53-42, third in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41, first in the NL West) PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Dodgers: Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.26 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -139, Red Sox +118;...
“Again?”: Zach Bryan Has a Second Adorable Run-in With His Tiniest Fan at Boston Show
During his first run of Boston shows, a fan in the pit caught Zach Bryan‘s attention by thrusting her baby into his line of sight. Bryan excitedly held his tiniest fan, making memories for when the baby grows up and, hopefully, discovers Bryan’s music. There’s no doubt he will, because his parents brought him to yet another Zach Bryan show when the tour returned to Boston.
Restaurants Savvor and SAVR in legal fight over trademark infringement
Savvor first filed the suit against SAVR, claiming its similar name has caused confusion among patrons. Two Boston restaurants are in the middle of a legal dispute over a trademark infringement claim due to their business names — both different spellings of the word “savor.”. The plaintiff is...
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