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Migrants seek refuge in East Boston church
A church in East Boston, Massachusetts is taking in dozens of migrants who have nowhere to go, barred by new restrictions on the state emergency shelter system. With shelters at capacity and new measures limiting the length of stay in these places, some families have no place to go. Faith...
BUSINESS BRIEF: Sandeep Jain Joins Lowell Five Bank As SVP Commercial Lending Officer
Below is a press release from Lowell Five Bank, which has a branch location in Wilmington:. LOWELL, MA — Lowell Five is pleased to welcome Sandeep Jain of Westford, MA, as a Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Mr. Jain brings a wealth of experience in commercial and small business lending to the Bank. He joined Lowell Five from Leader Bank in Arlington, Massachusetts, where he served as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Over his career, Mr. Jain has helped numerous Boston-area companies obtain the financing they need to grow their businesses, and real estate operators and developers to expand their real estate portfolios.
WILMINGTON LOTTERY ROUNDUP: 6 Recent Winners In Town
WILMINGTON, MA — Find out where large winning lottery and scratch tickets have recently been sold in Wilmington:. Thu, Aug 15, 2024 — $5,000 — $10,000,000 BONANZA — Rt 38 Smoke Shop. Mon, Aug 12, 2024 — $1,000 — Lifetime Millions — Nouria.
SENIOR CENTER SPOTLIGHT: Seniors Invited To Make Their Own Sundaes On August 29
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Senior Center is holding a “Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae” event on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2pm. The Center will have delicious ice cream and all kinds of toppings. Call the Center at 978-657-7595 to sign up. Like Wilmington Apple...
This historic Boston church is being transformed into over a dozen new condos
A historic former Catholic church is being converted into brand new condos in Boston's Bay Village neighborhood. Originally built in the late 19th century, the Our Lady of Victories Church on Isabella Street has stood empty for years. Now, it's being converted into 18 condo units, billed La Victoire. "The...
Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD. SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
Freshman Academy Awarded $600k SALT Grant
LOWELL – Lowell High School’s McDonough Freshman Academy has been awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Supporting Additional Learning Time (SALT) Grant by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This $600,000 grant will provide $200,000 in each of the next three years to fund...
Greater Boston real estate agents aren’t losing sleep as new commission rules roll out
“In reality, this is all much ado about nothing." New rules that dictate how residential real estate agent commissions work are set to go into effect across most of the United States on Saturday, but Greater Boston real estate experts aren’t exactly bracing for tectonic shifts in the way they do business.
Debris from boat damages five cars in Boston tunnel
BOSTON — Five cars were damaged in the O'Neill Tunnel Friday morning after hitting loose debris from a boat following a crash inside the tunnel. David Tavares is grateful to be okay but upset that his smart car is likely bound for the junkyard after he and four other motorists hit a large piece of debris while exiting the Tip O'Neill Tunnel.
How to prevent hot car tragedies in the wake of baby's death in Lexington
LEXINGTON - After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.In car for "an extended period of time"The 11-month-old was found unresponsive in his mother's car on Tuesday evening in a day care's parking lot. According to the Middlesex County District Attorney, he had been in the car for "an extended period of time." He was taken to the hospital, where he died."We've documented six fatalities in Massachusetts since 1995, including the one that just happened," said...
School maintenance takes no summer break: The staffers behind every fresh start
On a recent Friday morning, Andrew Urbanetti pulls a sheet pan of sizzling chicken thighs out of an industrial oven inside a Dorchester test kitchen owned by the Boston school district. The chef has marinated each thigh in one of three blends of taco seasoning. As the tray cools down...
Emerson national poll finds Harris with a lead on Trump
The poll is the first Emerson survey following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. An Emerson College Polling national survey released Thursday found Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 50% to 46%. The poll, which is the first Emerson survey following President...
Shawsheen Tech To Hold Swimming Lessons For Kids On Saturdays This Fall
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Tech will be holding registration for their upcoming Fall Learn to Swim Program on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4pm in the school’s pool hallway. Lessons run from Saturday, September 21, 2024 to Saturday, November 16, 2024, with no classes on Columbus Day weekend. Class times are staggered between 9am and 11am.
Multicultural celebration at Roxbury's Madison Park to feature opera singers
Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall are teaming up to host “ Street Stage” a free pop-up multicultural performance on Aug. 17 in Roxbury’s Madison Park. The show is an ode to cultures from around the world, featuring arias from Europe and the Americas by the Boston Lyric Opera followed by a dynamic performance from Afro-Latin percussionist Cornell Coley. The day will end with a dance party — and lemonades provided by Lime Life.
Chelsea man who stabbed wife to death sentenced to at least 25 years in prison
A Chelsea, Massachusetts, man who pleaded guilty to stabbing his estranged wife to death in an apartment in 2021 was sentenced to at least 25 years in prison Friday. Mario Mira, 51, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, admitting to killing Paula Andrea Ortiz, who was 47, in an apartment on Stockton Street on Dec. 11, 2021, prosecutors said.
Boston camp introduces girls to careers in law enforcement
BOSTON — A summer camp run by police officers is empowering a group of girls in Boston. The Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement, or MAWLE, is teaching young girls about the job and what it takes to be an officer. “We've learned how to stop the bleed;...
“It Ends with Us” Movie: The Story Behind Lily Bloom’s ‘Best of Boston’ Award
Here is the 2023 Boston magazine cover that only exists in Colleen Hoover's cinematic universe. Keep your weekends full of the coolest things to do around Boston with our weekly Weekender newsletter. The cinematic adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s BookTok smash It Ends with Us just opened in theaters—starring Blake Lively,...
Strong Finish for Lowell 10U Baseball
The Lowell 10U Baseball travel team wanted a different start to the summer. The defending Eastern MA State Champions got knocked out early in the Cal Ripken District Tournament with a rugged extra-inning loss in the district elimination game. The Lowell 10U young stars then turned their attention to the...
Local musicians and DJs shine on Boston’s 'Dear Summer: Volume 2' mixtape
Last year, Boston released “Dear Summer: Volume 1,” the city’s first official summer mixtape, and the country’s only city sponsored one. From hip-hop to rock to jazz, the new platform showcases the talents of local musicians and Boston’s rich musical heritage and legacy. Now, “ Dear Summer: Volume 2” is live, featuring a new set of artists.
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