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Firefighters battle fire at Avon recycling facility
AVON, MASS. (WHDH) - Firefighters responded in Avon Monday after a fire broke out in a local recycling facility. The fire happened at the Waste Management recycling sorting facility at 40 Ledin Drive. Speaking with reporters, fire Chief David Charest said crews responded near 8:30 a.m. and spotted smoke showing...
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Hilton celebrates acquisition of historic Graduate Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence officials celebrated the acquisition of the Graduate Providence by Hilton Hotels with a ribbon-cutting on Monday. The company announced an agreement was reached in March to take on the Graduate Hotels brand. The landmark Providence hotel is the first Graduate property in the nation to...
West Bridgewater Belly Busters food truck offers lamb gyro, wraps, fries and more
BRIDGEWATER — One local man is turning up the heat with delicious flavors that won't break the bank and he hopes will leave you full and satisfied. Belly Busters is a food truck business that is doing exactly what it sounds like — "busting belly's,", according to the owner, Jarrod Phillips, a longtime foodie.
Patriots release young LB
The Patriots have parted ways with linebacker Jontrey Hunter, who they had placed on the non-football injury list last Friday. An undrafted free agent out of Georgia State, New England had guaranteed Hunter $190,000 at signing, but released him on Monday afternoon. For perspective, that’s just a notch below sixth-round pick Marcellus Dial Jr. ($212,218) and significantly more than seventh-rounder Jaheim Bell ($106,529).
Woman seriously burned; man, 2 police officers hurt in Attleboro house fire
A woman was critically injured in a fire at a duplex in Attleboro Sunday morning and a man inside the home as well as a pair of police officers who rushed into the burning structure were treated for smoke inhalation, the Attleboro Fire Department said in a statement. A pair...
Broken glass cleaned up at Fall River public pool; swimming is back on at Lafayette Park
FALL RIVER — The public pool at Lafayette Park reopened for visitors today after closing due to a vandalism-related safety issue. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pool at Lafayette Park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Last week, DCR abruptly shut the pool down when broken...
Firefighters from Avon and Surrounding Areas Battle Blaze at Recycling Plant; Two Injured
Firefighters were summoned to tackle a significant blaze that enveloped a recycling facility in Avon, Massachusetts, early this morning. According to NBC Boston, the fire ignited at a commercial building situated at 40 Ledin Drive, where the Avon Spiegel Recycling Center, operated by Waste Management, is located. The incident called for mutual aid from neighboring towns, as firefighters from Brockton and Canton, among others, provided assistance at the site.
Hundreds gather outside court ahead of Karen Read hearing
Hundreds of people gathered outside the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts, on Monday ahead of a status hearing in the ongoing case of Karen Read, accused of ramming into her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowstorm in January of 2022. Dozens of...
Shattered salsa jar causes $20K in damages at Massachusetts pool
NEEDHAM, Mass. - A popular pool in Massachusetts is back open after a jar of salsa led to $20,000 in repairs. The town of Needham's Park and Recreation Department posted on Facebook that the lap pool at Rosemary pool was closed on July 14. The reason was due to a...
Rehoboth Group Opposes MBTA Housing
A Rehoboth group opposed to the state’s MBTA law has formed on social media. “The MBTA Communities Law poses a significant threat to our way of life here in Rehoboth,” says Rehoboth Against MBTA Law. A public forum is being held on Wednesday at 7 pm by the...
Zach Bryan Shows New England That Songwriters Have A Place On The Big Stage [Photos/Videos]
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan returned to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Wednesday for his second show at the home of the NFL’s New England Patriots in two months. Now deep into the Quittin’ Time Tour, it has been somewhat shocking to see him fill stadiums given how far the plain-spoken 28-year-old is from the stereotypical mass-appeal stadium act.
Rhode Island hospital recognized as Level 1 pediatric surgery center
Providence, R.I.-based Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, reported by Providence Business News on July 21. The designation is an ACS’s highest award for quality of care. Hasbro is the only surgery center in Rhode...
Track Improvement Program Continues on Red Line Braintree Branch in September
BOSTON – The MBTA announces its Red Line Braintree branch service will be suspended for 24 days to allow for improvements. MBTA’s Track Improvement Program continues on its Red Line Braintree branch from September 6th to 29th. Crews will work on repairs to 18 miles of track from JFK/UMass to Braintree. This work is expected to result in removing 20 speed restrictions in order to improve travel time. During this service suspension, no Red Line trains will service North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, Quincy Adams, and Braintree.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Natick town government meetings for week of July 22: Tear down week at ZBA; MBTA Communities hearing; Dam update; Flavored tobacco discussion
A sampling of Natick town government meetings for the week of July 22, 2024. Board of Health (July 22, 5pm, online) Septic system discussions; Discussion and Decision: Status of Permit to Operate a Food Establishment Pizza by Rocco, 3 Union Street; Discussion: Flavored Tobacco Product Restriction Update and Enforcement Trends on Sale of Tobacco Products.
In PBS series, Worcester State alum Brian Skerry explores climate change in Gulf of Maine
Award-winning ocean photographer, film producer and Milford native Brian Skerry recalls scuba diving in Eastport, Maine, the most eastern city of the continental United States and often called the place where the sun rises first. "I used to go diving all the time (in Eastport). It was like walking into...
Providence Fire Department holding recruiting drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is taking applications for the 56th Providence Fire Department Training Academy, focusing on bolstering diversity. The application process runs until the end of August and the academy will begin in early 2025. “As we kick off our recruitment drive, we are...
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