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Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
A few dozen Quincy citizens are devoting their holiday weekend to gathering signatures on a petition to roll back the raises City Council approved last month for councilors and Mayor Thomas Koch. In June, the council approved ordinances giving each councilor a raise from $30,000 to $44,500 and boosting the...
CannaBarn opens on Route 58, town’s third retail cannabis shop
Nearly four years after investors first expressed interest in opening a retail cannabis shop on Route 58, CannaBarn has officially opened in Abington. “It’s a beautiful day,” said CannaBarn President Greg MacDonald. “It’s been a long road and we’re so excited to be open.”. The...
These are the 2 finalists for interim superintendent in Brockton Public Schools
BROCKTON — Brockton Public Schools has announced the two finalists for the position of interim superintendent. Jannell D. Pearson-Campbell and Priya Tahiliani were named on Wednesday afternoon as the final candidates for the superintendent job and will be interviewed by the Brockton School Committee on July 9. Whichever candidate the committee appoints will take office ahead of the 2024-25 school year. ...
Can I use a fire pit in Brockton? What you need to know
BROCKTON — Are you having a graduation party at your house? Are you holding a barbecue this summer?. If so, you might be considering using a fire pit or chiminea at your gathering. Perhaps you've done some yard work and are considering open burning to get rid of the debris.
Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks
Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand.
vanishing community room by alsar atelier uses tree stakes and textile canopies for shading
Growing Shade, a project within Cambridge’s ‘Shade is Social Justice’ initiative, aims to address climate change and socioeconomic inequities in densely populated neighborhoods lacking shaded infrastructure. Designed by Alsar-Atelier for Bangladeshi immigrants, this project creates an outdoor community room using oversized tree stakes and lightweight textile canopies to provide shade. The installation, assembled in under a week, adapts to the sun’s path and is seasonal, with the textile removed in fall and winter. As trees mature, they will offer permanent shade, and the temporary structure will be relocated to create a new community space, demonstrating how low-cost, flexible designs can alleviate urban inequities.
Belmont Drone Flyers Take First in National Competition
Flying a drone has always been a risky business, especially in a competition. Failures can occur that were never seen in practice. Crashes can cause hundreds of dollars in damage and usually happen at the worst time. While there were a few hiccups, failure was not an option for the...
Prominent 19th century building in downtown Natick has been sold for $6 million
NATICK — The historic Clark's Block, a prominent downtown building built in 1874 that houses numerous small businesses, has been sold for $6 million, according to R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate, which brokered the deal. The news was first reported by The Real Reporter, an online newspaper that focuses...
Weekend To Do List: Celebrating July 4th all weekend and a farmers market
BOSTON - July 4th may be Thursday but the celebrations continue throughout the holiday weekend in Massachusetts! Plus the town of Marlboro is holding a farmers market on Saturday.Quincy Patriotic CelebrationHead to Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy on Saturday to enjoy live performances from singers, songwriters and Broadway's best. Plus, watch stilt walkers and fifes and drums to mark the holiday. Don't miss it from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.When: Saturday, July 6Where: Hancock-Adams Common, QuincyCost: FreeClick here for more informationFranklin July 4th CarnivalFranklin is home this weekend to a July 4th carnival sure to put a smile on your little...
Watertown Company Hosting Public Pop-Up Market with Food Trucks, Artisans & Activities
The public is invited to attend a pop-up market with artisans, food, and family activities. The following announcement was provided by Addgene:. Addgene to Host SummerFest at Linx on Friday, July 12th. Addgene’s second pop-up market is set to take place on Friday, July 12th from 2 to 6 p.m....
Plymouth man accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to church, “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after damage to a church and flags on Thursday morning. According to Detective Lieutenant Michael Skowyra, during the early morning hours, the Kingston Police Department responded to reports of malicious damage to the First Parish Unitarian Church (223 Main St). An investigation ensued. It...
Be ready for torrential rain in Bristol County Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Friday for torrential rain until 6 a.m. for Bristol County. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked heavy to torrential downpours over Johnston, moving northeast at 20 mph," states the weather service. "Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas."
Teenager Shot While Riding Scooter in East Bridgewater on July Fourth, Police Seek Leads
A 17-year-old boy is left to recover after being shot while riding a scooter on the night of July Fourth, East Bridgewater Police Department reports. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. at the Pomponoho Pines Condominiums on Robins Street, casting a shadow on the community's holiday spirit. According to Boston 25 News, the teen was transported to a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the stomach, but details surrounding his condition were not made available immediately.
Levitate Music and Arts Festival is this weekend, what you need to know, parking
Some folks excited for the Levitate music festival only have one question: Are you ready to rock?. But before that, they also probably have other questions like, "How do I get there" or "What's the parking situation like." Levitate began today will go on until Sunday. The music and arts...
Eversource Nears Completion of Hopkinton Utility Work Despite Delays
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Eversource says they are rounding the corner towards the end of the work on the overhead utility line transfers on the Hopkinton Main Street Corridor Project. In the latest Project update released this week, Eversource says as long as the other utility companies get their work done in a timely and sequential order, the overhead transfers will be done by the end of September. However, they are still on hold with installing new transformers as they say supply chain issues keep them still unavailable. Earlier this week a city tree hearing gave Eversource permission to remove a maple tree near 7 East Main Street to install new overhead utility lines there.
Norwell Shop Comes Out On Top Through Rocky Century For Small Businesses
NORWELL, MASS. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Bobby DePesa was a regular customer at Technical Skateshop all through his childhood. When he was in elementary school, he wrote an essay about how much he wanted to own the place. Now he does. The 21st century has not been kind to small...
Wareham Walmart Has No Shopping Bags
UPDATE (1:19 p.m.): We have confirmed with Wareham Walmart that they once again have shopping bags to offer customers. WAREHAM (WBSM) — If you’re headed to the Walmart Supercenter in Wareham to do some shopping, you’d better bring your own bags, at least for the time being.
Girl killed in Belmont Street pedestrian crash identified as Gianna Rose Simoncini
WORCESTER — The father of the 13-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle while crossing Belmont Street (Route 9) has been identified by family as Gianna Rose Simoncini. The crash occurred about 2:30 p.m. June 27. The girl was crossing the street in the area of 370 Belmont St., between Plantation...
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