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Driver arraigned after being shot by Boston police officer he allegedly hit
A Boston man accused of hitting a police officer with a stolen SUV last week outside the Forest Hills MBTA station appeared in court Monday. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Eyad Abbas of Roxbury was arraigned at the West Roxbury District of Boston Municipal Court. He was...
Taunton mayor charged in domestic dispute with her husband
TAUNTON - The mayor of Taunton appeared in court Monday accused of attacking her husband in a domestic violence dispute.Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to a police report, officers were called to the O'Connell home on Saturday, and found Ted O'Connell outside on his cell phone. According to the report, he said Mayor O'Connell bit hit, hit him with a gasket scraper and jumped on his car as he tried to get away. He declined medical treatment.Police arrested Mayor O'Connell....
Hagerty Named CEO at Vicinity Energy
Boston – Vicinity Energy announced the appointment of Kevin Hagerty as the company’s new chief executive officer and president. Bill DiCroce has led Vicinity and its predecessors as CEO and president since 2012 and will stay on as executive chairman of Vicinity’s board of directors. “I am...
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...
As more turbine trash washes up on Nantucket, town considers suing
Debris has also been seen as far away as Chatham. As additional debris from a damaged offshore wind turbine washes ashore on Nantucket, the town is considering other methods of dealing with the aftermath, including litigation. Last weekend, a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine sent floating debris and sharp fiberglass across...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Driver arraigned after being shot by Boston police officer he allegedly hit
A Boston man accused of hitting a police officer with a stolen SUV last week outside the Forest Hills MBTA station appeared in court Monday. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Eyad Abbas of Roxbury was arraigned at the West Roxbury District of Boston Municipal Court. He was...
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.
Rex Orange County Announces North American Tour Playing Two Shows At Boch Center This October
On the heels of announcing his new album The Alexander Technique, Rex Orange County has announced North American and UK tour FINALLY: A Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County. Rex Orange County has built acclaim for his incredible live shows, documented on his 2020 live album Live At Radio City Music Hall, but in the upcoming run produced by Live Nation he's taking a decidedly different approach to his music's live presentation. Instead of playing the biggest venues possible in each market, Rex has opted to build out a stage show best suited for theaters that will allow him to bring The Alexander Technique to life in a stage show unlike any that he's done before across multiple performances in nearly every market on the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 26, 2024, at BochCenter.org.
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...
New accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods in Fall River opens
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The Trustees held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods on Indian Town Road in Fall River on Monday. The event featured brief remarks by Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. She was joined by several locally elected officials, including Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, Maureen Flanagan from State Senator Michael Rodrigues’ office, and State Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid. Also on hand was Paul Jahnige, director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and representatives from MassTrails and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities, one in March and one in April, to see the...
Suspect who was shot in face after Boston officers injured by car identified
BOSTON — A Boston man who was shot in the face during an incident that also injured two police officers appeared in court on Monday and was held pending a dangerousness hearing. Eyad Abbas, 23, of Roxbury, was identified by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office as the...
More than 40 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Monday
On a warm and dry summer day in Massachusetts, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Monday, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 41 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30 a.m....
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