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Karen Read judge sets dates for dismissal arguments and second trial
The next Karen Read trial is now set to begin in late January 2025. Update: Judge Beverly Cannone set three key dates for Karen Read’s retrial during a brief hearing Monday. Read’s second trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 27, 2025, with a final pre-trial conference slated for Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
New CharlieCard store opening July 29, MBTA announces
The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. The CharlieCard Store is about to refill its card. The MBTA announced a overhaul of the CharlieCard Store, now called the Charlie Service Center, on Monday. The store will reopen at a new location on July 29. Riders can...
Dengue fever cases are growing in Mass., across the Americas, CDC says
Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts grew in July, one month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risk of cases across the United States increasing. As of July 22, Massachusetts is one of three states reporting the highest number of cases, according to CDC data. Cases...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
30,000 pounds of food to be donated to Boston families ahead of Puerto Rican festival
BOSTON — Volunteers are hard at work packing 3,000 bags of food for those in need outside the Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester. "It's very helpful to see the young kids get involved and operate this; it's like a factory," said Marilyn Rivera, president of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts.
5 Boston Bars to Go to First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Mass. City Was Home To America’s Biggest Pasta Plant
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day". I remember hearing this as a child. It was definitely a thing in Massachusetts and New England, because my parents would literally save pasta night for Wednesday. Prince is born in Boston's North End. The brand we all know as Prince pasta started in the...
State takes action after I-Team exposes nursing homes not paying workers
BOSTON - The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers. The door was locked, and the lights were off at Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices on Monday. The woman inside told the I-Team to go away. On Friday, a judge ordered Blupoint's three long-term care facilities into receivership. The Massachusetts Attorney General filed the emergency request to put another company in charge of the homes, telling the court the health and safety of the residents was in jeopardy. "When new information revealed the possibility of dangerous understaffing and poor quality of care, my office and...
America’s 2nd Leading City for Quality of Life is in Massachusetts
Quality of life plays a big role when choosing a place to live. Here in Massachusetts, there are many areas that offer a good quality of life. Boston suburbs tend to be a popular choice among many because residents get the best of both worlds, a smaller area for quiet living while still having access to the big city. Then you have areas like the Berkshires which feature beautiful mountains and open spaces while still having access to eclectic and thriving downtown areas like Great Barrington and Williamstown. There's no doubt that many areas of Massachusetts offer a good quality of life.
Nahant moving on Coast Guard housing
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The town is on the verge of selecting a marketing broker to assist in the efforts to sell the former Coast Guard housing properties located on Castle Road and Goddard Drive. The request for proposal (RFP) received interest from five agencies. A team composed of Board of Selectmen Chairman Josh Antrim, Finance Director […] The post Nahant moving on Coast Guard housing appeared first on Itemlive.
Nahant fees scheduled to increase
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The town released its master fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025. The schedule includes all fees that departments in Town charge for services. Each year, the Board of Selectmen may recommend increases in some line items from the prior year. Town Administrator Tony Barletta named the proposed increase of beach parking stickers as […] The post Nahant fees scheduled to increase appeared first on Itemlive.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Public responds to Lynnfield zoning options
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — The public responded to the MBTA Zoning Committee’s compliance-model results presentation at the Select Board’s meeting Monday. The MBTA Zoning Committee is made up of Select Board Chair Dick Dalton; Planning Board Chair Page Wilkins, who serves as committee chair, Planning Board Vice Chair Katherine Flaws; Board of Appeals Chair Anthony Moccia; and […] The post Public responds to Lynnfield zoning options appeared first on Itemlive.
Select Board approves new price for recycling items
WILMINGTON — Wilmington DPW Director Jamie Magaldi came before the Select Board to discuss a recommendation that the town increase the cost for residents for the recycling of white goods and Cathode Ray Tubes from $10 to $25. Town Manager Eric Slagle mentioned that the board had previously asked...
Rourke: The Lowell Folk Festival: A celebration of unity and pride
As Mayor of this vibrant city, it brings me immense joy to reflect on one of our most cherished events: the Lowell Folk Festival. This annual celebration is more than just a weekend of music, dance, and culinary delights; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our community, the power of partnerships, and the profound pride we all share for our city.
A Massachusetts Reporter Once Went Viral During Story on ‘New Hampsha’
Odds are, when you grow up in New England, you have some sort of accent. There are countless articles about the Maine accent and some tourists' difficulty understanding it (and we're talking strict accent, not even local terminology.) If you grew up in the Merrimack Valley area of New Hampshire...
Peabody Municipal Light Plant adopts new mass-notification service
On July 22, 2024, a new mass-notification service (MNS) became available to ratepayers of the Peabody Municipal Light Plant. It is called OnSolve-CodeRED and will help PMLP communicate with customers. CodeRED is an emergency notification system that enables PMLP to notify ratepayers by telephone, text message, and/or email, when emergencies...
VIDEO: Ball In The House Performs On Wilmington Town Common
WILMINGTON, MA — A cappella sensation Ball in the House performed on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 as part of the Wilmington’s Recreation Department’s “Concerts on the Common.”. Watch their performance, courtesy of Wilmington Community Television, below:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter....
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