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Medical recovery centers for homeless could expand across Mass.
What started as a pilot program in certain Massachusetts cities to create safe spaces for the homeless while they are recovering from an injury, surgery or chronic illness could soon be expanded across the state. The project, Homeless Medical Respite Service, has already addressed the needs of more than 60...
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.
Tempers Flare At Town Hall Building Committee Meeting, Finance Committee Chair’s Remarks Upset Abutters
WILMINGTON, MA — At last week’s Wilmington Town Hall-School Administration Building Committee Meeting, abutters of the project packed Room 9 of Town Hall to publicly express frustration with a myriad of issues. After a brief project update from OPM Dan Pallotta, which consisted of mainly positive news (less...
Rip current statement affecting 5 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
A rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:20 a.m. valid for Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away...
New England Summer Classic Car Show in Andover
ANDOVER — The Andover Center for History and Culture held its annual New England Summer Classic Car Show on Sunday afternoon. There were plenty of cars and even more car enthusiasts who flocked downtown to take a look at some beautiful, old vehicles from bygone eras. In addition to...
3 Former Patriots Still Unemployed Entering Training Camp
There are still a lot of notable free agents out there with NFL training camp on deck. The New England Patriots made a point to bring back a lot of their own guys this offseason but there are still a handful of notable names still out there for one reason or another.
Job Cuts in Massachusetts Soon: Company Lays Off 100 Workers Unexpectedly
WFCN – A state filing indicates that 100 people in Massachusetts will be laid off by an unexpected company by the beginning of September. According to a recent state filing, Yankee Candle Inc. will be shutting down its distribution center and offices in South Deerfield, Mass., on September 9th.
Advocate says migrant, unhoused families were planning to sleep at MBTA station
QUINCY - The state has made it clear that its emergency shelter program is at capacity. That has not stopped dozens of migrants heading to Massachusetts through any number of federal programs. Last week, the state announced it would stop allowing so-called "newcomers" to sleep at Logan Airport. Families had been sleeping there when they first arrived in Boston through the airport's Terminal E. In doing so, the state said families would be sent straight to emergency shelters like the one in Norfolk at the old Bay State Correctional Center.On Tuesday, WBZ-TV found dozens of people being dropped off...
MSPCA running fare-free dog “adoptathon” this week
Want a free furry friend? You're in luck. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is running a statewide dog adoption event from July 15 to 21. This event will be “fare free,” meaning it will cost nothing to adopt a new four-legged friend.
Massachusetts voters weigh in on Trump’s running mate J.D Vance
Our team coverage of the Republican National Convention continues on local reaction on the biggest announcement to come out of Wisconsin so far. Ohio Senator J.D Vance being Donald Trump’s vice president pick.
Aftermath of storm causes power outages, damage across Western Massachusetts
(WGGB/WSHM) - State officials have reported several power outages across Western Massachusetts. Aside from the outages there were multiple road closures from downed power lines and fallen trees. Over 14-hundred homes are still without power and at least three houses were damaged by falling trees in Williamsburg. One tree damaging...
Massachusetts certifies four ballot questions on standardized testing, state legislature audits, transportation network drivers, and psychedelic substances
Secretary of State William Galvin (D) announced that four of the five initiatives that submitted verified signatures on July 3 had qualified for the ballot. The initiatives address standardized testing for graduate high school; auditing the state legislature; unionizing and collective bargaining for transportation network drivers; and providing regulated access to certain psychedelic substances.
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
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