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Update: Excessive heat watch for 9 Massachusetts counties for Tuesday
On Sunday at 11:08 a.m. an updated excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions...
Peak Performance: 10 Conquering Carlisle’s Highest Hiking Points
Carlisle, a picturesque town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, offers outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to explore its natural beauty through hiking trails. With its lush forests, rolling hills, and scenic views, Carlisle is a perfect destination for hikers of all experience levels. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 7 to July 13
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 7 to July 13. There were 524 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,760-square-foot home on Hilton Street in Framingham that sold for $820,000. Acton.
Homes in Middlesex County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows that potential buyers and sellers in Middlesex County saw houses sell for slightly higher than the previous month's median sales price of $749,500. The median home sold for $755,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the most recent...
Today's heat could break records. Here's what to expect during the heat advisory this week
A heat advisory is in effect for southern New England from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 93 degrees and together with the high humidity could cause heat-related illnesses, warned the National Weather Service's Norton office. The heat index value, which...
Law Enforcement Issues Reminder on Dangers of Xylazine
WOBURN – Law Enforcement in Middlesex County, specifically in Greater Lowell, have seen several overdoses of suspected Xylazine in recent weeks. Xylazine is a commonly used drug for veterinarians and zookeepers. It is an animal tranquilizer and can be extremely dangerous, especially when used with opioids. Because Xylazine is...
3 Massachusetts counties under a heat advisory until Wednesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:44 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Northern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Middlesex counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
Air quality alert in effect for 6 Massachusetts counties until Tuesday night
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk and Suffolk counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity," according to the National Weather Service.
Update: Heat advisory for 6 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampden, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 99 degrees." "Hot temperatures...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, June 30 to July 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from June 30 to July 6. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,199-square-foot home on Hudson Street in Malden that sold for $414,000. Arlington.
Housing Questionnaire: Newton for Everyone asked, candidates answered
Newton for Everyone sent the candidates in the Middlesex 11th and 12th district state representative races a questionnaire recently on housing, and now the housing advocacy group has published the candidates’ answers. The group created a very detailed web page on its site, with drop-down menus for questions and...
Alex Jablon talks housing, transparency and his dive into state politics
Alexander Jablon—political rookie and self-described “finance guy”—is running for state representative in the Middlesex 11th district on a platform of transparency and pragmatic progressivism. “I want to help as many people as possible,” Jablon said. At 28, Jablon sees his age as an advantage. “I’m...
Spray Schedule for the Week Beginning July 8, 2024
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to apply Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg No. 2724-807) at a rate of 1 oz per acre in Bedford, Sudbury, Framingham, and Wakefield during the week beginning Monday, July 8, 2024. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.
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