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New and Extended Leases at Linden Square in Wellesley
WELLESLEY, MA– Linden Square, a shopping, dining and lifestyle destination located in the heart of upscale Wellesley, MA, has signed two new retailers and expects them to open later this year, Van Leeuwen ice cream and Framebridge. Additionally, the property has recently celebrated openings for Playa Bowls, LaserAway and...
A 32-person 'sober home' proposed at former New Bedford funeral parlor needs city OK
NEW BEDFORD — A proposed 13-bedroom, 32-person "sober home" in a former County Street funeral parlor needs city approval. That's the Zoning Board of Appeals' unanimous ruling. Petitioners NewLife LLC...
EEE death in New Hampshire as region faces outbreak: ‘Everybody should take steps to prevent mosquito bites’
A Granite Stater has died from EEE as the region faces an outbreak from the serious disease transmitted by infected mosquitos. This death reported in New Hampshire comes after a man in Massachusetts tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, along with a horse and dozens of mosquito samples. As a result, the Bay State is conducting aerial and truck-mounted ground spraying for mosquitoes in Plymouth and Worcester counties.
Donation bolsters veteran’s parade organizing efforts
The Wareham Veterans Day Organization has received a $500 donation from the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. On August 26, the Organization's President, retired Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Stanton, accepted the donation from District Attorney Timothy Cruz. Cruz stated he was "pleased" to make the donation which "represents funds seized from...
Marshfield Fair: A Celebration of Community and Safety in Plymouth County
The Marshfield Fair recently provided locals with more than just the usual festivity and amusement. According to a statement released by The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Facebook page, the event, blessed with favorable weather, drew in a crowd from across Plymouth County. The Community Outreach team played a vital role in the day's success by delivering necessary services directly to fair-goers.
Hingham Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption Application Deadline Is September 3rd
The Town of Hingham is reminding senior residents that the deadline to apply for a Senior Means-Tested Tax Emption for Fiscal Year 2025 is Tuesday, September 3rd. The annual application deadline is usually September 1, but as that date falls on a Sunday this year and is followed by the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, the deadline has been moved back to September 3.
Major Grocery Chain To Stop Selling Cigarettes In New York
Smokers in New York will have to find another grocery store to buy their smokes from. By this Saturday, the sale of all tobacco products will cease by this Saturday, August 31, 2024. Stop & Shop announced that it will discontinue the sale of tobacco products in all its stores,...
Missing Massachusetts Man Found Dead Underneath House In South Carolina After Disappearing On Vacation
Authorities have been looking for a missing Massachusetts man by the name of Stanley Kotowski. The last few weeks have seen him and his family vacationing in South Carolina. However, Stanley begins to experience some mental distress, not being able to sleep and becoming increasingly anxious. Then, he goes missing. Now, he's been found.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Nearly 6,000 open positions listed in Massachusetts schools
WATERTOWN - In Watertown, Massachusetts, 42 new teachers sat for a new teacher orientation inside the Hosmer Elementary School Monday. In a time when hiring teachers and filling staff positions is difficult, that feels like a great success - one the Watertown superintendent credits to the city investing in its school system. "We are in brand new buildings," Dr. Deanne Galdston explained. "All of our elementary schools are basically brand new. We have a new high school on deck that's going to be opening up next spring. We worked very cooperatively with our teachers' union and we have a...
‘This Old House’ star from Mass. dies at 70
Roger Cook, a longtime landscape contractor on the popular PBS home renovation show “This Old House,” died Wednesday, Aug. 21 after a long battle with an illness, according to a post on the show’s website. He was 70 years old. Starting with the show in 1982, Cook’s...
Sand, gravel mining in southeastern MA draws activists. Report points to cranberry growers
BOSTON − Activists seeking a moratorium on sand and gravel mining operations in southeastern Massachusetts delivered a petition to Beacon Hill leaders Tuesday demanding action from Gov. Maura Healey and state environmental protection officials. The Community Land and Water Coalition, in Plymouth, which says its mission is to protect...
Brockton schools prepare for new year with emphasis on safety
Schools in Brockton, Massachusetts, are gearing up for a new year, and they're setting expectations by introducing new leadership and new policies to keep students safe. The moves come after a few tumultuous years at Brockton Public Schools. Students and staff at Brockton High School are looking to start a...
Be prepared for fog in 12 Massachusetts counties until early Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:19 p.m. on Monday for fog until Tuesday at 4 a.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service.
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