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First Brocktonians splash into Cosgrove Pool after $6M renovation
BROCKTON — Janece Mroz, 26, climbed into the lifeguard's chair for her first shift at the brand-new Cosgrove Pool on Monday. Guarding the East Side pool is a family tradition. Her sister, brother, aunt and uncle all worked at the old pool. "There's definitely been upgrades," Mroz said from...
Brockton Public Schools names new principals of Baker School, Kennedy School
BROCKTON - Baker Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School will each have new principals next school year, Brockton Public Schools announced last week. Jane Werb will take over as principal at the Baker School and Kelly Kistler will serve as principal of the Kennedy School, according to a July 11 press release from Brockton Public Schools.
Easton home that sold for over $1M has five bedrooms, over 4,000 square feet
BROCKTON − A home on Cambo Street that sold for $570,000, tops this week's list of real estate transactions for single-family houses in the city. This four-bedroom cape is on a quiet side street and includes an in-ground pool, according to the real estate listing. A home on Whispering...
The Entire Internet Is Losing Their Minds Over Jayson Tatum’s 4th Grade Essay That Revealed What Team He Desired to Play For
The Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum achieved a long-standing dream by leading Boston to their 18th championship. However, many NBA fans might not be aware of the goals Tatum set for himself before his basketball career took off. The Celtics’ star posted a snapshot on Instagram that revealed the...
Residents ‘blindsided’ by property tax spikes, take up arms
LAKEVILLE — Lifelong Lakeville resident Larry Kenney used to pay $6,400 in real estate taxes and now, following a neighborhood-wide tax reclassification by the Board of Assessors, is facing a bill of just under $12,000 for his two-bedroom home. Kenney was one of the many taxpayers living on Long...
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
Celtics' Jaylen Brown Takes In Game With Angel Reese, Caught Saying 'I Don't Think Bronny Is A Pro'
It's the offseason and that means NBA Summer League. And that means stars showing up to watch the guys trying to make the teams. For the Boston Celtics, that means Jaylen Brown is in town (or in Las Vegas, to be specific). The Celtics' summer team just happened to be...
Irish sports pub Dublin Rose to close its doors in September
(WJAR) — Dublin Rose in Seekonk announced on its social media page that it will be closing its doors in September after 11 years. “This decision comes due to future redevelopment plans for the surrounding area, including a new grocery store where we are currently located,” pub officials wrote in a Facebook post. “We have cherished the opportunity to host countless gatherings, celebrations, and unforgettable moments with our patrons over the years. It has been a privilege to be part of the Seekonk community.”
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
Watch Larry Bird throw down most shockingly vicious dunk of career
Welcome to the quietest portion of the American sports calendar, the only three days of the year when none of our leagues feature an official game. Times like these call for a palate cleanser before baseball resumes on Thursday, so allow me to present to you the most unexpectedly violent dunk of Larry Bird's career.
Hall of Famer Doesn’t Hold Back About Celtics Title: ‘I’m Not Happy for Them’
Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in LA during the ’80s, when the Celtics dominated the East and the Lakers ruled the West.
Duran's dad has emotional reaction to son winning All-Star Game MVP
To say Jarren Duran winning 2024 MLB All-Star Game MVP was a surprise would be an understatement. The Boston Red Sox outfielder and first-time All-Star entered Tuesday's Midsummer Classic with +20000 odds to win MVP, tied for the longest odds among any position player. Then Duran smacked a tie-breaking, two-run...
Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board
Developer A.D. Makepeace wants to build 113 more market-rate-priced homes at its Redbrook housing development in South Plymouth, a proposal that is not sitting well with some Planning Board members. The company maintains that a Plymouth bylaw allows it to build more higher priced homes even though its agreement with...
Town’s director of inspectional services resigns
Nick Mayo, Plymouth’s director of inspectional services, handed in his resignation Monday, a departure that comes amid an unprecedented building boom. Town Manager Derek Brindisi declined to give a reason for Mayo’s unexpected resignation. “That’s a question for him,” he said. Mayo did not immediately respond...
Murder trial of Marshfield woman accused of killing her husband to begin Wednesday
PLYMOUTH ‒ The murder trial of Christine Ricci, the Marshfield woman accused of stabbing her husband, Michael Ricci, to death in early 2021, which was set to begin at Plymouth Superior Court on Wednesday morning, has been rescheduled for Monday, July 22. Marshfield police went to the Ricci home on Jan. 28, 2021, after the couple’s 16-year-old child called 911. Firefighters treating Michael Ricci, 51, found that he had been stabbed in the heart and on the back of...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for 5 Massachusetts counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:51 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Bristol, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times,...
Massachusetts State Police looking for 20-year-old accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old at party
NORTHBOROUGH – Authorities are searching for Erik Coelho Dos Santos, who has a warrant for his arrest for a charge of murder resulting from a shooting that occurred in Northborough on May 12, 2024, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Dos Santos, 20, with a...
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