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Ex-Boston Celtics big man won't be back with Cs, but can land with Knicks or Pelicans
Former Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III isn't going to be making a return to the Cs anytime soon according to MassLive's Brian Robb. But Robb does believe the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans could be potential landing spots if/when the Portland Trail Blazers downsize their frontcourt rotation and trade him.
Bruins reveal new jersey numbers for Lindholm, other offseason additions
A new season calls for new numbers. The Boston Bruins on Friday morning announced new jersey numbers for most of their offseason additions. We already knew that defenseman Nikita Zadorov was going to wear No. 91. He prefers No. 16 but that number is retired in Boston for B's legend Rick Middleton.
YouTube Gold: Bill Walton’s Boston Highlights
By the time Bill Walton got to the Boston Celtics in 1985, he was widely considered washed up. He had a long list of injuries and almost no one thought that he could get back to any resemblance of his former brilliance. Even the Celtics medical team rejected Walton. But...
Avison Young negotiates 6,662 s/f lease for Chaos at 2 Oliver St.
Boston, MA Avison Young has negotiated a new 6,662 s/f lease for Chaos, a leading developer of 3D visualization technology for architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment, at 2 Oliver St. to serve as its local office. The 6,662 s/f lease represents Chaos’ move from two non-connected floors at 71 Summer St. to accommodate the tech company’s growth. Chaos will occupy a portion of the 10th floor. Avison Young’s Jeff Gates and Kirk Weller represented Chaos in this transaction.
Boston Seaport by WS Development presents summer events and programs
Boston, MA Boston Seaport by WS Development has launched its complete lineup of programming for the warm weather months, making the neighborhood the place to be this summer. Brimming with a lineup of free events open to the public, from outdoor markets and a sunny-themed edition of The Current, to family-friendly programming, outdoor community fitness, and the return of Cisco Brewers Seaport.
Gourmet burger chain closes its only Boston-area location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.
Franklin Rod & Gun Club Turns 90!
The Franklin Rod & Gun Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary this month with a celebration on August 24th. Here’s an image from their 50th celebration, taken in 1984. Photos used courtesy of Franklin Rod & Gun Club. On Saturday, August 24th, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will...
With session nearing end, Wu’s property tax shift bill on the move
STATE LAWMAKERS on Thursday advanced Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to temporarily shift more of the property tax burden onto commercial real estate as she aims to avert potentially staggering increases that could hit homeowners. The proposal cleared the Legislature’s Committee on Revenue a week after lawmakers raised questions...
City Year Greater Boston elects 2 new board members
City Year Greater Boston (CYGB) has announced two new members to their leadership board, Alexis Smith-Attuquayefio, Director of Operations, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Project Management Office (PMO) for Satio, Inc., and Todd Markson, Partner at Bain Capital in their Tech Opportunities Fund. The City Year Greater Boston Board is a group of dedicated volunteers who believe that all students deserve a learning environment in which they can achieve their full potential.
Local ‘26 DL Mac Fitzgerald commits to Boston College
Boston College has added their second commitment of the day, landing a commitment from Catholic Memorial (Mass.) ‘26 defensive lineman Mac Fitzgerald. He joins ‘26 OL Dean Ruksniatis, out of Williston Northampton (Mass.) to pledge during the BC BBQ recruiting event held on campus on Thursday. “BC has...
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Bailey Zappe’s Pats Days Appear Numbered After Latest Update
The New England Patriots have a new nucleus of players they are looking to build around. The shift happened over the course of the offseason and certain players are falling down the depth chart. Their first practice took place on July 24 in Foxborough but things are already looking shaky...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Wellesley, Massachusetts, Commuter Rail station getting major ADA upgrade
WELLESLEY, Mass. — A major upgrade that will increase accessibility is coming to a MetroWest Commuter Rail station. Thirty-four years to the day since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said she secured $500,000 to enhance ADA compliance at the Wellesley Square train stop on Grove Street.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Summer Concert at the Golden Ball Tavern – August 15
Do you know what important historical event took place in Weston on August 15? Of any year? Well, most likely absolutely nothing since General Knox only swept through on his herd of cannon during winter, and Washington was busy sleeping in other metrowest towns on any given night…and everyone else was normally at their Maine camp.
Celebration of life to be held for Ashland motorcyclist killed in Holliston crash
A celebration of life for Andrew Palumbo, an Ashland man who died last week in a motorcycle crash involving a car, will be held Sunday. Services will be held July 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Matarese Funeral Home at 325 Main St. in Ashland. Palumbo was born on Aug. 22,...
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