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‘Surface Waters’ on Roof Are Not ‘Flood’ Waters, Massachusetts High Court Rules
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that rainwater accumulation on roofs of buildings does not constitute “surface waters” within the meaning of “flood” in property insurance policies. The court found that the term “surface waters” in policies is ambiguous and the ambiguity must be resolved...
Annual Juried Show at Gallery A3 in August
Gallery A3 announces its 9th Annual Juried Show, on display from August 1-31, 2024. “The theme is IMPERMANENCE,” noted exhibit co-coordinator Paula Hite, “embracing art that speaks to the ever-changing, transient, and often cyclical nature of all things as experienced in the realm of human relationships and emotions and as encountered in the material and natural worlds.” The juror, Maria Timina, is the Curator of Russian and European Art at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College. An Opening Reception will be on Thursday, August 1, 5-8:00 pm, and an online Art Forum, open to the public, is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, at 7:30 pm. Galley A3 is located a 28 Amity Street 1D. Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 2 p.m.- 7 p.m.
‘All in for Kamala’: Entire Mass. congressional delegation has now endorsed Harris
Every member of Massachusetts's all-Democrat congressional delegation has thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for president. With Vice President Kamala Harris poised to become her party’s nominee for president, Democrats across the country are bestowing their endorsements — including the entire congressional delegation from Massachusetts.
Exhibit 'A' Brewing announces it's closing in Framingham, will reopen in western Mass.
FRAMINGHAM — Exhibit 'A' Brewing, known for such beers as The Cats' Meow, Hair Raiser, Goody Two Shoes and Briefcase Porter, has announced that it has closed its Morton Street taproom and will move its operations to western Massachusetts. "As we think about our core values, long-term goals and strategize for the future, Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing has made the difficult decision to move both our brewing operations and taproom to a new location in Williamsburg, Massachusetts," the...
Westfield Babe Ruth 13s fall to Rhode Island in New England Regionals semifinals, 10-4
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old All-Stars entered the New England Regional semifinals red-hot, unbeaten with regional wins over St. Johnsbury (Vermont), Mid Coast (Maine), and Keene (New Hampshire) in consecutive days. Two days later, they got burned. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.49 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 7 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.07 on Jan. 29, 2024, and as...
3 Massachusetts Troopers Linked to Karen Read Case Under Internal Affairs Investigation Before Murder Retrial
Three Massachusetts Troopers working with the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, who are linked to Karen Read's murder case, are now under internal affairs investigation, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Read, 44, was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe in 2022. Last month — after a nine-week trial and five days of deliberation — jurors were unable to reach a verdict and the judge declared a mistrial.Read's new trial date has been set for January 2025. One state trooper has already been investigated, resulting in their allegations being classified as "unfounded".The three men were reportedly in communication with...
RMV restarting motor vehicle inspections today after tech outage disrupted services
Motor vehicle inspections will restart in Massachusetts today, Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced. Last Friday, a worldwide technology outage forced Commonwealth officials to cancel all inspections. Inspections are set to resume today, Wednesday, according to a Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles statement. "The Registry continues to coordinate with its vendor, OPUS, and...
Classic cars come to the Elks
It was a banner day for classic car fans on Saturday, July 20, as coups, clunkers and Chevys rolled into the parking lot of the Wareham-New Bedford Elks lodge. The car show was held to support Clean Agawam Mill Pond, a non-profit that keeps the pond clean and clear of plant matter. This is the second year the group has held a car show.
'Next year will be even better': American Legion girls' softball gains momentum in state while finishing 1st season
OXFORD — For nearly 100 years, the American Legion organization has sponsored a baseball program for high school-age boys. There was no equivalent for girls' softball over the next 90 years until the first department-sanctioned American Legion girls' softball league was created in North Carolina in 2017. ...
Representative Steven S. Howitt supports passage of $58.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported a $58.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) which calls for increased local aid and the implementation of several new policy initiatives, including online Lottery sales and a statewide tax amnesty program. Filed on July 18 as...
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