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New Massachusetts Law In Effect, Major Changes for Restaurants & Bars
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases. In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in Charlestown after the British burned the whole town during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775.
Shout Out To The Massachusetts Man Who Won Millions & Donated To Animals
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just donate their lottery winnings to animals in need. A Peabody man hit big on a scratch ticket, and instead of pocketing all the winnings, he had a better idea in mind. Paul Riley went to Summit Variety on Summit Street in Peabody and...
Aron of Metrowest Commercial Real Estate handles new 17,774 s/f long-term lease to The Massachusetts Parole Board at 12 Mercer Rd.
Natick, MA The Massachusetts Parole Board has entered into a new long-term lease agreement after Metrowest Commercial Real Estate’s proposal was selected from a sealed Request For Proposal (RFP). The proposal was for its current location at 12 Mercer Rd. The 17,774 s/f facility was renovated with upgrades including...
Nearly 50 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Thursday
As temperatures finally began to cool off in Massachusetts on Thursday, close to 50 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 46 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30 a.m....
Case of measles confirmed in Mass. for first time since 2020, officials say
The DPH says the case of the highly contagious, airborne disease is linked to international travel. State officials announced the first case of measles in Massachusetts since 2020 on Thursday. An adult from Worcester received the diagnosis after traveling abroad, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said in a...
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
MassDEP rejects controversial proposal to dump nuclear wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
Holtec, Inc won't be allowed to dump 1.1 million gallons of wastewater into the Cape. Authorities rejected a company’s controversial request to dump up to 1.1 million gallons of wastewater from a decommissioned nuclear power plant into Cape Cod Bay. Holtec Decommissioning International LLC is in charge of safely...
The Criminal Travels of Michael Brier: Fraudulent Tax Preparer to Suboxone Clinic Cheat
In July of 2016, Fox Point neighbors and business owners contacted GoLocal, raising concerns about who was opening a new Suboxone therapy clinic on Wickenden Street. The man behind the Suboxone business, Michael Brier, was a former Rhode Island tax preparer who had previously been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison in 2013. He was prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
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...
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