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EEE threat forces closure of Plymouth’s public fields and parks from dusk to dawn
The town has ordered the closing of all public fields and parks in Plymouth from dusk to dawn until further notice, citing the high risk of Eastern equine encephalitis, a potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes. The closings will apply to all sports leagues and organizations that use Plymouth’s outdoor...
Annual walk-a-thon fetches funds for future Mattapoisett dog park
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their humans ambled through Mattapoisett for a fundraiser Saturday Aug. 24, as part of an effort to create a recreational space for dogs in Mattapoisett that’s spanned years. The dog walk-a-thon, held annually, raised money for a future dog park in Mattapoisett. The endeavor...
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
School Committee receives MSBA project update
WILMINGTON — The School Committee met on Monday night at 5 p.m. over Zoom to receive a presentation on the MSBA project from designer Dore + Whittier. Rani Philips of Dore + Whittier reminded the community that the project is currently in the feasibility study phase. In order to create potential options, they held a series of educational visioning meetings where they developed priorities for a new space and created a summary of proposed spaces to meet building and educational needs.
Select Board, Finance Committee and residents weigh-in on Wildwood building project
WILMINGTON — The Select Board invited Wildwood building project designer Dore + Whittier to present and receive feedback from other town committees and residents at their meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. Chair Greg Bendel clarified that there was no vote being made that night by this board, but it was their intention to allow the public to comment relative to the preferred building option.
Most state primary races uncontested
WILMINGTON — The state primary happens on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadline to register to vote in time for this election, or change parties, is this Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. Libertarian, Democrat, and Republican ballots will be available during the state...
A Pair of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
A single family home and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown. 41 Wilson Ave., 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,122 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $782,000. 142 Russell Ave., 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,716 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,560,300.
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:. The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Man dies after being pulled from Stow lake
A man died at a hospital Saturday afternoon after being pulled from a lake in Stow that morning, according to authorities. Stow authorities have identified the man as 70-year-old Stow resident Frederick Dusseault. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
Psychedelics show promise treating mental health issues. But are they ready for primetime?
When Emily Oneschuk left the Navy in the spring of 2022 after more than four years of active duty, she was struggling with her mental health. The Wakefield native was an explosive ordnance disposal and diving officer. She was also grieving her brother, who was shot and killed by his roommate right before she joined the Navy.
Danny Jansen will officially become the first MLB player ever to play for 2 teams in the same game with a wacky scenario
Earlier this month, we told you about how current Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen had the chance to become the first MLB player to ever play for two teams in the same game. Now, it’s actually going to happen. As you might recall: The Red Sox and Toronto...
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
DORCHESTER - A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.A pop-up yogurt shop in DorchesterYou can find Saigon Swirl, which is serving up Asian-inspired frozen yogurt flavors for a limited time, in Dorchester's Fields Corner. But what makes the shop special is who's behind the counter."I thought it was great, especially having kids from Dorchester, like, run this shop. It's really great," said Nyarah Carter-Leary, Saigon Swirl manager."We're just trying to build the students' skill sets, and what better way to than experience?" said Annie Le, head of Boston Little...
What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.
In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests and arrests on campus last spring, Emerson College recently updated its policies on campus demonstrations to ensure campus safety, according to the website. Emerson said that while it believes in the right to protest and the exchange of free ideas, the college is a...
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