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If You’re Looking For The Best Burger In Massachusetts, Look Here!
I gotta tell you, Massachusetts residents. I love a good CHEESEBURGER. Not all the time, mind you, but every once in a while...yeah...bring it on! Do you feel the same way? Good, now we can communicate!. Tell me, residents of the Berkshires, were you even aware that Massachusetts has one...
National Night Out coming to John Ryan Park Aug. 6
In a couple of weeks, a corner of West Newton is going to be swarming with cops. And fire trucks. And food. And fun. The Newton Police Department, along with police departments across the country, will host National Night on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cpt. John Ryan Park (right next to Police Headquarters) at the corner of Washington and Cherry streets in West Newton.
Josh Morse is forging a new Newton, one building at a time
Josh Morse is dwarfed by the skeleton of cinder blocks forming the shape of a gymnasium, as he walks through the construction site for Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School. “Not only is this a great opportunity to build something special for the Lincoln-Eliot community, it’s an opportunity to create something special for the entire neighborhood,” he remarks as he points out the area of dirt that will become the soccer field over the din of saws.
Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
Most monuments in the U.S. are of white men, Boston just got a grant to change that
As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems hidden in some of the world’s most famous cemeteries. While filming an episode at the Granary Burying...
Veterans with disabilities honored with 66th annual fishing & boating trip
Around 200 local veterans with disabilities were treated to a day of fishing and boating off Houghs Neck on Wednesday afternoon, part of the 66th annual Harvey’s Saltwater Fishing Club veterans’ fishing trip. Club president Kevin Gomez said it’s a cause close to his heart. “It’s a great feeling,” Gomez told Boston 25 News. “I have a lot of veterans in my family. My father was in Vietnam. My grandfather was in World War II. I have an uncle who was killed in Vietnam. It means a lot to me and everyone I know to show these people the honor and respect they deserve.” More than 100 volunteers came out to support the annual fishing trip, including 20 vessels ranging from lobster to harbor cruise boats. All supplies are donated or paid for through fundraising, including a catered dinner at the end of the event.
Mass. Towns Ban Propane, Natural Gas In New Law
The times are changing when it comes to regulations to prevent further climate change. As polarizing as the topic can be, the town of Lexington, Massachusetts has a new fossil fuel bylaw that went into effect on Mar 21. Massachusetts towns has ban fossil fuels on new builds. Infrastructure on...
Massachusetts is Home to One of the Top 20 Rudest Cities in the U.S.
There's no question that Massachusetts is held in high regard in many areas of living. Previous studies have shown that Massachusetts sits at the top of the list when it comes to the best state to raise a family, have a baby, achieve quality education and excel in the tech world. When you add all of the cultural aspects that our great state has to offer, who wouldn't want to consider Massachusetts a place to live and play?
5 readers from 5 neighborhoods share their rat horror stories
“A rat entered my house by chewing through a PVC pipe," one respondent said. Boston unveiled a new rat action plan last week to tamp down the city’s rat population and improve residents’ quality of life, which some Boston.com readers say are impacted by rats. The Boston Rodent...
State says it will look for a developer to turn Boston's two most oppressive buildings into a new complex where people will want to live
The state said today it will soon seek bids to turn the "superblock" of the Hurley and Lindemann buildings - the most brutal of Boston's brutalist structures - into a "residential mixed-used redevelopment" that will bring new housing and commercial space downtown while upgrading space for the site's current residential mental-health services.
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
‘Younger, more diverse, more welcoming’: Suffolk Downs opens first phase
Five years after Suffolk Downs hosted its final live horse race, the property is unrecognizable. The former racetrack, on the line between Boston and Revere, is bustling not with jockeys and spectators but with construction workers and trucks. Rising above them and the temporary wire fences dividing portions of the...
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
A brutalist Boston landmark gets a new redevelopment plan — with a focus on housing
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. The humidity is back, but fortunately not for long. Now, to the news:. Back to the drawing board: Gov. Maura...
Brockton Carnival tickets, games, concessions, more: What to know before you go
BROCKTON — One of New England’s largest carnivals will be stopping in Brockton for five fun-filled days of thrilling rides, classic prize-winning carnival games and delicious fried finger foods next week. From July 31 to Aug. 4, Fiesta Shows will bring the fun back to the city of Brockton after the Brockton Fair, a nearly 150-year tradition, was canceled for good in 2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The nurses are citing unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages. After months of negotiations, just over 2,500 nurses in the Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a press release from the Massachusetts...
5 New England cities rank among top 20 hottest summer housing markets
Metro Boston, which ranked No. 16 in 2023, fell 15 spots this year, while Worcester climbed 11 spots to No. 17. The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com released their rankings Thursday of the hottest housing markets this summer. Metro Boston tumbled out of the top 20. The ranking “highlights housing...
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