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Hartford office leasing up 10%, vacancy rate improves as more tenants opt to stay put
The greater Hartford office market saw more leasing and slightly less vacant space in recent months, with positive trends in the second quarter for the first time since 2020, according to real estate experts. Commercial broker CBRE reported that greater Hartford’s overall office vacancy rate dropped to 23.3 percent in...
Somers welcomes new fire chief
SOMERS — On July 8, David Lenart officially began his role as fire chief for the town of Somers. “It feels very good,” Lenart said. “I’m very honored. It’s a great group of members to work with. Everyone has been extremely helpful in getting me through my first week, learning the department and meeting the staff that are here.”
Local hospitals report rise in patients with heat-related illnesses
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Local hospitals reported a rise in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise. During heat waves, staying hydrated is crucial as severe dehydration can quickly lead to hospitalization, with the elderly being particularly vulnerable. Dr. Jennifer Martin, Chair of Emergency Medicine at St. Francis...
Lifespan, RI Hospitals to continue urgent surgeries and procedures during outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — All Lifespan Health Systems are experiencing downtime due a global IT issue, according to a representative. In a statement, Lifespan said that their hospitals will continue to perform all urgent procedures and will monitor the situation for non-urgent procedures. Patients will be contacted if there...
Smithfield mother killed in Johnston car accident
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A 36-year-old mother from Johnston was killed on Thursday night in a car accident, according to Johnston Police. Michaela Greatorex of Greenville was driving eastbound on Hartford Avenue around midnight during a rainstorm when her car struck a utility pole, officials said. Greatorex would later...
$58B Mass. budget deal includes free community college, online Lottery sales and more
Eighteen days into the start of the new fiscal year, Massachusetts lawmakers have unveiled a $58 billion compromise budget that would authorize free community college for every state resident; make online Lottery sales legal, and set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for the MBTA. Lawmakers in the...
Select Board Endorses Seasonal Communities Designation For Nantucket
The Select Board has endorsed a letter urging support for the creation of a seasonal communities designation in the Affordable Homes Act currently under consideration by the Massachusetts state legislature. The item, which would create new funding and guidance opportunities for designated communities including Nantucket, is present in the Senate’s version of the bill but is absent from the House’s version, meaning the two chambers will have to reach an agreement on whether to include the provision as part of the compromise bill that will emerge from their joint negotiations next week.
Aron of Metrowest Commercial Real Estate handles new 17,774 s/f long-term lease to The Massachusetts Parole Board at 12 Mercer Rd.
Natick, MA The Massachusetts Parole Board has entered into a new long-term lease agreement after Metrowest Commercial Real Estate’s proposal was selected from a sealed Request For Proposal (RFP). The proposal was for its current location at 12 Mercer Rd. The 17,774 s/f facility was renovated with upgrades including...
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
Man Who Shot Providence Police Officer and Killed Park Ranger Granted Parole
Demetrius Jackson — who shot and killed Roger Williams Park Ranger William Abrahamson and shot and seriously injured Providence Police Patrolman Brian Quirk in 1995 — has been granted parole, GoLocal has learned. Jackson had been sentenced to prison for 100 years in 1997. "I can remember not...
The Criminal Travels of Michael Brier: Fraudulent Tax Preparer to Suboxone Clinic Cheat
In July of 2016, Fox Point neighbors and business owners contacted GoLocal, raising concerns about who was opening a new Suboxone therapy clinic on Wickenden Street. The man behind the Suboxone business, Michael Brier, was a former Rhode Island tax preparer who had previously been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison in 2013. He was prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Settlement reached in 360 High School class action suit
A legal saga over the now-shuttered 360 High School in Providence has reached a settlement in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island. Litigation couldn’t stop the loss of 360 High School as a distinct entity, but aspects of the school’s environment will continue in a newly unified school in the same building, thanks to […] The post Settlement reached in 360 High School class action suit appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair...
Vidal/Wettenstein brokers sale of 900 Sherman Ave. to Burt Process Equipment
Hamden, CT Vidal/Wettenstein, LLC has negotiated the sale of 900 Sherman Ave. This property has been part of a family for generations, and Vinny Massaro, who handled the property for his family, is grateful to see this property be redeveloped. This property was purchased by Burt Process Equipment, headquartered at 100 Overlook Dr. Burt Process Equipment is a corporate resident of Hamden for over 20 years. With continued growth, Burt plans to expand at 900 Sherman Ave. to provide manufacturing and distribution facilities for its Precision Stainless Steel Process Solutions and Wastewater Systems businesses. Mayor Lauren Garrett said, “Burt Process Equipment has been a family-owned leader in water systems for over fifty years. We are proud that they have chosen to stay in Hamden, investing in a new facility and expanding their manufacturing and global distribution operations in the town.” Silvester Garza from Vidal/Wettenstein LLC was the sole broker for the transaction.
Mass. gun bill skips a measure Springfield cops, politicians wanted to see
When legislators passed a sweeping gun bill Thursday, they banned Glock switches, cracked down on ghost guns and passed minimum sentences for firearms crimes. What they didn’t approve was the one provision Springfield law enforcement and politicians were clamoring to see. That amendment, filed by state Sen. John Velis,...
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
Nurse retires after more than 40 years at Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A nurse retired Thursday after more than 40 years of service at Waterbury Hospital. Kim Perillo Rudaitis, RN, served patients for 41 years. “Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kim,” Waterbury Hospital said in a social media post.
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