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Middleton Community Library Announces Summer Reading Winners
The Middleton Community Library named four students as the winners of its Summer Reading Program that was held every Thursday in June. The winners are Cooper, Pre-Reader winner; Raymond, Early Reader winner; Bailey, Intermediate Reader winner; and Lindsay, Teen Reader winner. The Summer Reading Program included the reading challenge, a...
‘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.”
Lender sues Boston, tow company and RMV for the way a seized car it was still owed payments on was sold off
An Illinois lender yesterday sued the city of Boston, a Charlestown towing company and the Registry of Motor Vehicles over the way Boston lets tow companies not just seize cars on the order of Boston Police but sell them off without giving lenders the chance to get the car back first, which it charges is a violation of several of its constitutional rights.
Saugus provides roadwork construction notice
For the ItemSAUGUS — The Department of Public Works will perform pavement-improvement projects within several areas of the town. Work will include pavement milling, overlay paving, roadway-reclamation work, and curb replacements. Work will take place on the following: Addison Avenue, Cross Street, Dudley Street, Eastern Avenue, Jamaica Road, Lake Street, Merrill Road, Pinehurst Street, Spring Street, Steven’s […] The post Saugus provides roadwork construction notice appeared first on Itemlive.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War.The latest evidence of that firefight is five musket balls dug up last year near the North Bridge site in the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord. Early analysis of the balls — gray with sizes ranging from a pea to a marble — indicates colonial militia members fired them at British forces on April 19, 1775. “As soon as they pulled one of them out...
Major Water Main Break in North Andover Disrupts Services, Residents Warned Against Brown Water Usage
A significant water main break caused disruption in North Andover yesterday, with officials urging residents to stay clear of brown water that may be unsuitable for consumption. According to a report by 7News, the incident took place around 8:30 a.m. at the crossing of Greene Street and Massachusetts Avenue, resulting in a geyser-like exhibition of water vaulting towards local homes with associated debris in the fray.
Boxford town administrator office hours
BOXFORD — Town administrator Matt Coogan will hold in-person and virtual open office hours on Wednesday, July 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. He invited for residents to talk about issues of interest and concern. “Please stop by to say hello, ask questions or discuss town matters,” he said....
Veterans are fishing for support
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Local veterans are welcome to participate in the fourth annual Freedom Fish Lynn event on Lynn Harbor on July 20. The day will begin with participants checking in at 7 a.m. for a parade of 40 boats, which local fishers have loaned for the event. The veterans will fish on the boats. Those […] The post Veterans are fishing for support appeared first on Itemlive.
Providence Employee No Longer Works for Georgetown
GEORGETOWN – The head-scratching move to share a part-time human resources officer who works with the city of Providence, RI, is over – at least for now. Paul Winspeare, the Rhode Island human resources officer, was working for the town of Georgetown about 10 hours a week at $75 an hour since last December.
Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads
Adam LevinePEABODY — The City Council voted unanimously to ban vehicles from taking left turns between Lynnfield Street and Casco Road in a move that could prompt legal action from the City of Lynn. Councilor-at-Large and Legal Affairs Committee Chair Thomas Rossignoll said at a meeting of the committee that the intersection has been an “ongoing […] The post Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads appeared first on Itemlive.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m.
Emily RosenbergLYNN — The Board of Health voted to ban ice-cream truck operations after 8 p.m. until Labor Day. The regulation will go into effect Aug. 16, a month after a legal notice was posted in The Item. Public Health Director Lisa Tobin said she suggested the regulation to the board after hearing several concerns from […] The post Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m. appeared first on Itemlive.
Heat emergency declared in Boston starting Monday
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a heat emergency in the city starting tomorrow, July 15, through Wednesday, July 17, due to anticipated extreme weather. Temperatures are expected to soar into the high 90s, with the heat index reaching over 100 degrees. This declaration comes as the city faces its threshold of two or more days with a 95-degree heat index. The extreme temperatures significantly increases risk of heat-related illnesses.
Ipswich monopole makes antennas twitch in Hamilton
IPSWICH — A proposed communications tower on the town line has prompted more concern among abutters in Hamilton than Ipswich. “A large gray cell tower is not something that anybody would want built in the equivalent of their back yard,” said Charles Paulding who lives just over the town line on Prides Park in Hamilton.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
The State House gold dome is getting a $20 million upgrade
In 1997, the dome was regilded for $300,000, a far cry from the $36,000 cost in 1969. The Massachusetts State House is getting a facelift, a $20.3 million one. The State House has been without significant repair for the last decade, according to The Boston Globe. Workers from the firm...
Why Was This New England City Ranked Among Best for Quality of Life?
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Civil engineer says ‘someone may have messed up’ on design, installation after Boston window falls
BOSTON (WHDH) - A day after shards of glass from a shattered window outside TD Garden fell to the pavement below, people working and walking on Causeway Street kept their eyes toward the sky. “I know I was looking up when I came to work today like, “Okay, where’s the...
Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
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