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Town Manager’s Report – July 17th, 2024
Subscribe to our mailing list and consider following WestfordCAT on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for daily updates from Westford's hometown source for news. WESTFORD — Welcome to the July Town Manager Update. In this edition, Town Manager Las reminds all residents to consider participating in the community strategic planning survey. In addition, there is a reminder that Fox 25 News’ Zip Trip is coming to the Westford Town Common on the morning of Friday, August 2nd. Finally, Town Manager Las wishes everyone to know that there are several construction projects around town nearing completion, including some that are about to begin, so please keep any eye out for posted detours and updates.
Boston Medical Center Wins 2024 FM Excellence Award
Summary: Boston Medical Center Health System won the 2024 FM Excellence Award from ASHE for converting a 1960s nursing home into the Brockton Behavioral Health Center, a state-of-the-art, net-zero energy ready facility. This project emphasizes mental health, sustainability, and innovative design, benefiting the Brockton and greater Boston communities. Key Takeaways:
BPD Missing Person Alert: 54-Year-Old Hoai Nguyen, Of Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 54-year-old Hoai Nguyen, of Dorchester. Hoai was last seen at about 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in the area of 14 Porter Street, East Boston. He was last seen wearing a blue striped button up shirt, gray sweater, jeans, and black and white sneakers. He is described as an Asian male, about 5’10”, and slim build. His last known address is on Romsey Street in Dorchester. He suffers from mental health issues. He was last seen walking towards Meridian Street and has used the train before.
Healey Administration Awards $1-Million Plus to Lowell Clinic
– The Healey-Driscoll Administration on Tuesday announced $2.8 million in grant awards to six community-based clinics to make mental health urgent care more widely available in high-need areas, including Brockton, Roxbury, Northbridge, Fitchburg, Lowell and Worcester. Among the awardees was Trinity Care Associates in Lowell, which received $1.115-million in funding....
A Jewish Perspective on Harvard You Won’t Hear at the RNC
Kestenbaum, pictured counterprotesting a pro-Palestine demonstration in May, says that at the convention he will address the "moral degradation, illiberalism, and systemic antisemitism" in Harvard's culture. By Addison Y. Liu. Today, Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum, frequent Fox News talking head, recent Divinity School graduate, and self-proclaimed spokesperson for Jewish students at...
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster...
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Groton Collision Remembered For His Compassion, Love Of Animals
Cody Trudel, of Ayer, was killed just after 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, when a car drifted over the center line on Boston Road and collided with him, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. An email to the prosecutor's office on Wednesday, July 17, for updates on the investigation...
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame. A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a...
2 serving time in Mont Vernon murder have parole hearings later this summer
CONCORD, N.H. — Parole hearings have been scheduled for next month for two of the men involved in one of the most notorious crimes in state history. Quinn Glover and William Marks and three others are serving time for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon in October 2009.
Thunderstorms leave minor damage after passing over New Hampshire, Maine
CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (WGME) -- Severe weather made its way across Maine and New Hampshire Wednesday, and many areas were hit with heavy rains and wind. There were not many damage reports from the storm system, but for a few people the heavy rain left behind some destruction. “It was...
Loon Census to be held Saturday (you can help), followed by a Loon Festival
New Hampshire’s iconic waterfowl will be celebrated and studied Saturday, as the Loon Preservation Committee conducts an annual census on lakes across the state, then hosts its 45th annual Loon Festival in Moultonborough. “The Loon Census is a valuable part of our annual data collection,” said LPC biologist Caroline...
USDA Pumps $10.6 Million into NH's Rural Economies
While visiting Candia today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small announced NH is recieiving $10,607,909 in funding through a mix of USDA Rural Development programs. She was meeting with U.S. Representative Chris Pappas at the Candia First Stoppe—a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) customer—to take part in a clean-energy roundtable with stakeholders and other program beneficiaries.
Allegiant Air to add direct flight from New Hampshire to Florida this fall
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Allegiant Air is adding another flight from New Hampshire to Florida. Starting in November, Granite Staters will be able to fly non-stop from Portsmouth to Sarasota, Florida. It is part of Allegiant Air's move to connect more small-market airports.
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