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First Case of New Deadly Illness Confirmed in This Massachusetts Town
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Groundbreaking Held for 200-unit Senior Affordable Housing Project in Foxborough
Foxborough, MA – The Walnut Street Joint Venture, comprised of Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC), Peabody Properties, and Onyx Group Development, hosted a June 24 groundbreaking ceremony for Walnut Knoll at 51 Walnut Street in Foxborough. The 200-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors is situated on...
Karen Read lists Mansfield home for sale amid defense's motion to dismiss two charges
The legal saga continues Wednesday morning after her attorneys filed a new motion this week. The defense not only arguing against a retrial but also a push to drop two of her three charges. This comes the same day that Read's home went home for sale. In a 10-page document...
Rock band has ‘got the power’ at Middleboro town hall
MIDDLEBORO — A tripped power circuit didn't stop Plympton-based cover band Electric Junkyard from delivering an energizing performance outside the Middleboro Town Hall on Thursday, July 18. It took three tries and a few extra electrical chords before the band filled the lawn with the sound of “I Want...
Future of Rehoboth Ambulance in Doubt
Voters at the June 4 town meeting appropriated $200,000 to support the Rehoboth Ambulance. However, none of that money has yet been given to the non-profit corporation which has a month to month contract with the town. “We are speaking with several private contractors who have expressed an interest in...
North building projects moving forward
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town's municipal building committee received a report on projects to town buildings underway throughout the town. Public Facilities Director Timothy Chouinard gave members an update on work at the Richards Memorial Library, animal shelter, police station and regional food security complex – the former Fisher College building.
Mosquitos in Blackstone test positive for West Nile Virus
Officials are asking some residents of Worcester County to take precautions after some mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Central Mass Mosquito Project will spray parts of the town of Blackstone after some mosquitos in the southeast of town tested positive for the virus. West Nile is typically transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were six human cases in the Bay State in 2023. While the virus can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people infected show no symptoms but when present fever and flu-like illness are common.
NBC 10 I-Team: Providence sees surge of illegal apartments amid housing crisis
(WJAR) — The housing crisis has come to a tipping point in Providence with dozens of illegal apartments popping up across the city. Records obtained by the NBC 10 I-Team show over the past two years, Providence inspectors have cited roughly 100 homes for illegal apartment units, or places people are sleeping in without the proper exits in case of an emergency.
STATE PAYMENTS TO EAST PROVIDENCE
STATE HOUSE — Two new laws sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sens. Robert Britto and Pamela J. Lauria and supported by the rest of the East Providence delegation will streamline the payment schedule of state reimbursement to East Providence to improve city cash flows and reduce borrowing costs.
Middleboro's wishes for 2025 Community Preservation Act Funds
MIDDLEBORO — A disc golf course. A new playground. A town beach. All of these are ideas Middleboro residents have to add value to their town and hope to receive funding for. They were pitched at the Community Preservation Committee’s annual meeting held Wednesday, July 17 to discuss how to use Community Preservation Act Funds in upcoming years.
Route 79 construction project is ahead of schedule by 3 months. Here's how it's going.
FALL RIVER — The construction of the $135 million Route 79-Davol St. Corridor Improvements Project is fully designed and about three months ahead of schedule, with no major problems. It still set to be completed sometime in 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s project manager Valerie Kilduff and city...
NA town manager addresses downtown paving
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Summer is traditionally the time of year roads in need of repair receive a fresh coat of pavement. While no one likes detours while paving takes place, North Attleboro residents will certainly welcome them if it means smoother roadways in the downtown area. That won’t happen, however,...
NAHS options discussed
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The committee overseeing the potential replacement or renovation and expansion of the current high school building met Thursday night at the Woodcock School Administration Building. The committee reviewed preferred design options. Click the video below to stream the discussion. Thursday’s meeting can be seen in its entirety...
FREA, School Department Move Forward on Contract Negotiations
Members of the Fall River Educators’ Association this week rallied to express their concerns over the current negotiations on a new contract. Speaking before the school committee on Monday, Letourneau school teacher Kristen Rousell argued this is the year the city invests in teachers to bring pay up to a level of those in regional gateway cities.
Plainville names interim DPW director
PLAINVILLE - The select board met Monday night at town hall, the board’s only meeting this month. One of the items on the agenda was the announcement of an interim director of the department of public works. Click the video below to stream the details provided by Finance Director...
Gov. McKee names interim housing secretary
An administration official from Gov. Dan McKee’s hometown will temporarily lead the Rhode Island Department of Housing as the state embarks on a search for a permanent cabinet member. McKee’s office on Wednesday announced Daniel Connors, who serves as chief of staff for the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), as […] The post Gov. McKee names interim housing secretary appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Tamisha Civil eyes seat on Governor’s Council
Seeking to utilize her experience with the trial court and as a probation officer, Tamisha Civil of Stoughton is running for the District 2 seat on the state’s Governor’s Council. The Massachusetts Governor’s Council, also known as the Executive Council, is composed of eight individuals elected from districts,...
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