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Detached house sells in Upton for $1.5 million
A 3,876-square-foot house built in 2018 has changed hands. The spacious, recently built property located at 25 West River Street in Upton was sold on June 25, 2024, for $1,463,700, or $378 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes an underground/basement garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 4.9-acre.
Stratford Summer Meals For Kids
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced their 2024 Summer Meals for Kids these centers will be open until the end of August. The locations for the congregate meals, which are healthy meals served in a group setting, will be at: Sterling House, Longbrook Park, Short Beach Playground, South End Community Center, Stratford Academy, Second Hill Lane.
Kamala Harris to appear at Cape fundraiser as talks continue about Biden's future
BOSTON - The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?Galvin: Unite behind Biden or risk chaos"Chaos is not a formula for victory, it is not," said Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, who is among several Massachusetts delegates prepared to nominate President Joe Biden on the convention floor. But the rest of the party isn't as certain, questioning Biden's ability to lead. "At this point you're talking about changing the candidate field at a very late point."Democrats nationwide, including here in...
DCR awards nearly $90,000 in funding to rural and volunteer fire departments
RUTLAND, Mass. — Nearly 40 communities will receive federal funding to help with volunteer fire assistance. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced the nearly $90,000 in funding at the Rutland Fire Department Friday. The grant money was given to municipalities with nonprofit rural, call or volunteer fire...
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
Great summer weekend on the way
After a fantastic Friday, we keep the nice weather into the weekend. First, we see a super comfy overnight as well, dipping into the low-60s and even upper-50s in outlying areas. A stationary front currently draped over the Carolinas will lift northward during the day tomorrow, allowing high clouds to...
Massachusetts Gives Locals $76,000+ for Cybersecurity
(TNS) — Artificial intelligence is helping cyber-scammers get better at what they do each and every day. With that maxim in mind, the state announced Thursday it will be giving the city, as well as nearby Merrimac, over $76,000 in grants to bolster their cybersecurity measures. Newburyport will receive...
Event celebrates Amistad docking in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A historic ship has made port in New Haven. The Amistad Freedom Schooner has docked at Long Wharf, setting of celebrations of its history. “Really, the legacy of this led to a huge growth in the abolitionist movement thanks, in part, to their successful Supreme Court battle,” said Chris Menapace, […]
EG Real Estate: 1 Commercial, 9 Residential
Above: 1425 Diplomat Drive. Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of early Friday afternoon, 7/19/24, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 11 new listings, 6 sold properties, and 15 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
Woonsocket 'foot licker' arrested for enticement of minor
(WJAR) — Authorities said on Friday that a Woonsocket man who has served time for rape was arrested again. Raymond Dublin, also known as the “foot licker,” was arrested for enticement of a minor, officials said. The incident allegedly happened in Providence on Thursday, according to officials.
Mass. lawmakers get a deal on salary transparency bill. Here’s what’s in it
Furthering clearing the decks before a July 31 deadline, Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a compromise on legislation that would require most employers to be upfront about the wages they pay their employers. The compromise bill that emerged from a joint House and Senate conference committee on Friday would require any...
RIDOH recommends closing Foster campground swimming area
FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that the swimming area at Colaluca Family Campground in Foster should be closed to swimming. RIDOH said the closure recommendations comes after the water tested for high bacteria levels. A full list of closed beaches can be found...
Lifespan performing all procedures despite outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lifespan said that all of its facilities are performing procedures despite a widespread IT outage affecting businesses worldwide. Spokesperson Jessica Wharton said that the situation has been “contained” and all surgeries are being performed at hospitals. Updates on the situation at the facilities...
Sale closed in Grafton: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 6 White Birch Lane in Grafton was sold on June 21, 2024. The $1,162,000 purchase price works out to $382 per square foot. The house, built in 2003, has an interior space of 3,038 square feet. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home provides a three-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property encompasses a generous 1.5-acre of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.
Gellman on Raising the Age for Teens Charged as Adults: Boston Globe
Associate Professor Mneesha Gellman, Director of the Emerson Prison Initiative, wrote a letter to the editor of the Boston Globe in support of a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature that would raise the age at which someone could be tried as an adult to 18 for most offenses. “Raising the...
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