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Natick Art Project Educates Residents On Effects Of Stormwater Runoff
NATICK, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new mural art project in Natick is educating residents about how to manage stormwater runoff. At the busy intersection of Routes 135 (Central Street) and Route 27 (Main Street), there are murals painted on each corner of the intersection depicting the process of stormwater runoff.
Framingham human services agency will open autism welcoming center at Natick Mall
NATICK — The variety of tenants at the Natick Mall is continuing to expand, as human services agency Advocates plans to open an autism welcoming center in the mall later this year. The location will provide on-site training for local businesses, teaching them how to treat and respect customers with autism and intellectual disabilities. Framingham-based Advocates has already been providing such training courses, but the mall storefront will give the agency a permanent, education-focused location in...
Celebrating 70s Pop Culture At 'Megafest Comic-Con' In Natick
NATICK, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A time machine back to the 70s was up and running this weekend in Natick. Fans were flocking to the New England Super Megafest Comic-Con at the Verve Hotel taking a trip back in time when television shows such as Batman, the Munsters, Shazam!, and H.R. Pufnstuf were popular.
Hopkinton Residents Deny Illegal Food Sales Amid Crackdown
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some people accused of illegally selling food out of their homes in Hopkinton are insisting they didn’t do it. Last month the Health Department sent cease and desist letters to several residents that were apparently selling food without a permit. The Hopkinton Independent reports most of them have stopped but two claim to be falsely accused. The Health Director tells the paper if the town doesn’t crack down and someone gets sick from improperly stored or prepared food, the town can be sued.
MetroWest Medical Center Employees Donate 976 Pounds of Breakfast Foods to Food Bank
Thank you to all MetroWest Medical Center team members who supported the United Way of Tri County, a GBFB satellite located in Framingham, in our Annual ‘Healthy Over Hungry’ Cereal Drive! For some children, it can be challenging to ensure children have access to breakfast over the summer, and the Cereal Drive is one way to support kids during this time. Our donations will go to families living in our communities we serve. Because of your efforts, we donated 976 pounds of breakfast foods to the Food Bank. Some fun was had this Cereal Drive, we held a competition between departments and here are the team winners:
The Better Together program recognizes those team members at MetroWest Medical Center
MetroWest Medical Center recognizes team members from various departments at Framingham Union Hospital (FUH) during our Better Together Program. The Better Together program recognizes those team members who exemplify our core values to benefit our patients, co-workers, the organization and our community. Congratulations to all our FUH June honorees. Shout...
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services. As the department director, three areas fall to Josiah’s responsibility: Facilities (all things buildings and grounds); Cleanliness (as the Director for the Housekeeping department); and Security (as the contract client over the security contract with Allied Security). In his role, he makes sure that the building presents well, and is a safe, clean and attractive space that meets all the required codes and standards required by the Joint Commission, City, State and any other regulatory bodies. Josiah makes sure that all the items a building provides to patients, staff and visitors are always available, such as air conditioning, heat, water, power, medical gases and other important resources.
3 medical office buildings changing hands in 1 week
The outpatient care industry has been active in 2024 with practice closures, clinics changing hands and the development of new centers. Below are three recent medical office building transactions, as reported by Becker's since June 24:. 1. A medical office building in Livingston, N.J., was sold to a New York-based...
U21 JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS—2025 SITE NEEDED
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, July 2, 2024] — USA Curling has secured locations for the U21 Junior Nationals from 2026 through 2028 but a change in the date of the 2025 World Junior Curling Championships has made it impossible for the projected 2025 host, the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, MA, to hold the Junior Nationals this upcoming season.
Redshirt year provided foundation for Kate Powers' record-breaking season at Kentucky
The hammer becomes more than a blunt instrument in Kate Powers' hands. She holds the chain attached to a four kilogram ball and spins before releasing, a ballet of balance, coordination and power. "It’s such a poetic movement. There’s something about it is so special having that ball in your...
Vegetarian Indian restaurant opens in former Pavilion Restaurant & Bar space in Framingham
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A brand new Indian restaurant has come to MetroWest, opening where a dining spot featuring global fare had been, and before that, another Indian restaurant. According to a source, Woodlands is now open in Framingham, taking over the former Pavilion Restaurant &...
Come work in Wellesley—the town needs a mechanic; a high school secretary; pre-school teachers; and more
A good place to work is hard to find. If you’re looking for employment in a beautiful suburb close to Boston, consider Wellesley. The Town of Wellesley is seeking candidates for 15 part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions across multiple departments. The town is currently seeking an experienced fleet maintenance mechanic to maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair a diverse public works fleet; a a Transportation and Mobility Manager; a Community Social Worker ; and more.
Jerod Mayo introducing element at Patriots practice that Bill Belichick avoided
Since Robert Kraft named Jerod Mayo the next head coach of the New England Patriots, there have been high expectations regarding the types of changes he will implement, some of which are long needed. Because Bill Belichick had run things the same way for over twenty years, the idea of...
Five-bedroom home in Weston sells for $3.7 million
A 6,117-square-foot house built in 2003 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 78 Merriam Street in Weston was sold on June 10, 2024, for $3,715,000, or $607 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 1.4-acre of land.
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Massachusetts Realtor Amanda Pearce
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and the police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating her. The Worcester Police Department is currently looking for sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She stands at 5’4″ and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap.
Owl Be Back: Illegal Mountain Biking Trails Continue at Ogilvie Forest
For about four months now, an illegal network of mountain biking trails has been built over weekends in Ogilvie Town Forest, a Town of Weston Conservation property. Trees have been cut, princess pines have been trampled, earth has been disturbed and wildlife as well. The enterprising (and incredibly selfish) souls that are building these trails have neither asked for permission nor paid any attention to the growing numbers of signs asking for them to stop. Somehow they are under the firm belief that public lands means that they can treat them like their own backyard. And yet, Article 97 lands are protected by state and local laws.
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