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‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
DCR Traffic Advisory: 2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
DCR Traffic Advisory: 2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. WHAT: Beginning on Thursday, July 18, 2024, and continuing through Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement various road closures in the City of Revere to accommodate the 2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. Each day from approximately 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., Revere Beach Boulevard will reopen to vehicle traffic from Eliot Circle to Shirley Avenue (westbound). Additionally, parking bans will be in effect on Revere Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue any vehicles that do not have a festival permit pass will be towed at the owner's expense. Detour signage will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
Saugus provides roadwork construction notice
For the ItemSAUGUS — The Department of Public Works will perform pavement-improvement projects within several areas of the town. Work will include pavement milling, overlay paving, roadway-reclamation work, and curb replacements. Work will take place on the following: Addison Avenue, Cross Street, Dudley Street, Eastern Avenue, Jamaica Road, Lake Street, Merrill Road, Pinehurst Street, Spring Street, Steven’s […] The post Saugus provides roadwork construction notice appeared first on Itemlive.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Mayor Patrick Keefe and City of Revere Welcome Artists, Residents and Visitors to the 20th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival
REVERE, MA – Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere are proud to welcome the 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival to the shores of Revere Beach from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. This free event, hosted by the Revere Beach Partnership, will feature sand sculpture art from internationally acclaimed artists, as well as live music, food trucks and vendors, a beer garden, and local vendors. The highly anticipated fireworks extravaganza will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 9:00pm.
Civil engineer says ‘someone may have messed up’ on design, installation after Boston window falls
BOSTON (WHDH) - A day after shards of glass from a shattered window outside TD Garden fell to the pavement below, people working and walking on Causeway Street kept their eyes toward the sky. “I know I was looking up when I came to work today like, “Okay, where’s the...
Discover the Best Venues in Boston to Catch a Summer Concert
Boston, Massachusetts, often dubbed America’s Walking City, comes alive during the summer with a vibrant array of outdoor music venues that cater to every musical taste and preference. Whether you’re into grand orchestral performances or intimate porch concerts, Boston offers a diverse range of experience set against its historic, picturesque backdrops. Exploring The Boston Music Institutions Shaping the Sound of the City Fenway Concert Series During the summertime, The Fenway Concert Series transforms the iconic baseball stadium into a lively music venue, where fans can enjoy performances with the famous Green Monster as a backdrop. After a successful 2023 Fenway Concert Series featuring...
Lender sues Boston, tow company and RMV for the way a seized car it was still owed payments on was sold off
An Illinois lender yesterday sued the city of Boston, a Charlestown towing company and the Registry of Motor Vehicles over the way Boston lets tow companies not just seize cars on the order of Boston Police but sell them off without giving lenders the chance to get the car back first, which it charges is a violation of several of its constitutional rights.
The State House gold dome is getting a $20 million upgrade
In 1997, the dome was regilded for $300,000, a far cry from the $36,000 cost in 1969. The Massachusetts State House is getting a facelift, a $20.3 million one. The State House has been without significant repair for the last decade, according to The Boston Globe. Workers from the firm...
Why Was This New England City Ranked Among Best for Quality of Life?
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Applications Now Open for Nine Income-Restricted Apartments at 154 Broadway, Somerville
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for nine (9) income-restricted apartments at The Guild, located at 154 Broadway. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1.
Last summer Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, there’s a heat emergency
BOSTON (AP) — Last summer, Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, the city is baking, with Mayor Michelle Wu this week declaring a heat emergency. Neither scenario has been ideal for kayakers and paddleboarders on the Charles River, although more tend to opt for too much heat over too much moisture.
Cannon-firing credentials come in handy on the Fourth of July
The boom of a cannon echoed across Fort Sewall on the Fourth of July, marking not only a celebration of Marblehead’s rich history but also the return of a local artillery expert from retirement. Terry Soule, 82, a longtime Marblehead resident and licensed cannon operator, stepped in to supervise...
5 Boston Bars To Go To First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy Hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m.
Emily RosenbergLYNN — The Board of Health voted to ban ice-cream truck operations after 8 p.m. until Labor Day. The regulation will go into effect Aug. 16, a month after a legal notice was posted in The Item. Public Health Director Lisa Tobin said she suggested the regulation to the board after hearing several concerns from […] The post Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m. appeared first on Itemlive.
Fest Intentions: We Make Noise Festival in Boston, Massachusetts
Let’s get loud, We Make Noise Festival. In collaboration with Mass NOW, the Boston chapter of We Make Noise will bring a free, one-day music fest to Downtown Crossing on August 24. From noon to 8 p.m., the event will pack Washington Street and Summer Street with live music, visual art galleries, and a vendor area organized by the Boston Women’s Market. This year marks the second edition of the festival, which launched last summer as “BBG Fest,” a nod to We Make Noise’s prior moniker Beats By Girlz.
No late-night burgers in a tire shop at busy Grove Hall intersection, board rules
The Zoning Board of Appeal today rejected a proposal for a burger trailer inside a tire shop at 538 Blue Hill Ave. at Seaver Street over concerns from neighbors about late-night gatherings and crime and concerns from board members about security before its proposed 1 a.m. closing. The board initially...
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