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School board is on board with new playground proposal
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – In a recent Rockingham School Board meeting in June, a “tentative plan” had been decided upon in regards to converting the now-vacant lot at 66 Atkinson Street into a newer, expanded playground for Central School, which would also create more room on the Church Place side of the playground for additional school parking.
Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, much of Cape Cod now 'seasonal communities' under law
A housing bill closely watched on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket is now law. The law designates parts of the Cape, Islands, and Berkshires as “seasonal communities” — qualifying them for specific policy changes and likely making them eligible for future grants to address high housing costs.
'This is taking away their right': Sutton gun shop owner concerned after Gov. Healey signs new firearms legislation
SUTTON, Mass. - Ron Tetreau has owned Founding Fathers Tactical and Shooting Supplies for about a year and a half. But after Gov. Maura Healey signed an act modernizing firearms laws, he's not sure what the future of his business is. The law prohibits possession, transfer, or sale of “assault-style” firearms or large-capacity feeding devices.
EEE risk level high in 3 Massachusetts towns
MIDDLEBORO - It's been a while since Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, was high on our radar, but health officials in the towns of Carver, Middleboro and now Plymouth are urging residents to take precautions if you spend a lot of time outdoors."Middleboro is currently at high risk at the moment," Middleboro health officer Kayla Smith told WBZ-TV.A horse tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus in Plymouth, elevating the town's risk level."I'm really not that worried about it," Colby Monsini said.Other residents are a bit more cautious."I just read that Middleboro was at higher risk for EEE," Sam Mosher said....
Whitman Police charge Hanson man with exposing himself to juveniles
WHITMAN, Mass. (WLNE) — Whitman Police said a man has been arrested and charged after an incident where he allegedly exposed himself to juveniles. 59-year-old Paul St. Martin, a Level 3 sex offender from Hanson, was charged with one count of Open and Gross Lewdness. Officials said on July...
Dozens of families ordered to leave Massachusetts temporary shelters this week
NORFOLK, Mass. — Dozens of families were ordered to leave one of Massachusetts' temporary shelter sites by the end of this week as a new policy limiting the length of stays in the facilities gradually takes effect. State officials report there are currently 7,396 families in the emergency assistance...
One of Massachusetts' most successful high school coaches resigns
Two of the South Shore's most successful high school sports teams will have new coaches this upcoming year. Kara Connerty, one of the longest-standing local coaching figures, has resigned from her positions leading the Norwell High girls soccer and girls lacrosse teams, the school's athletic department confirmed to The Patriot Ledger on Wednesday....
Kensington fatal shooting: Names of 7 Seacoast police officers involved released
KENSINGTON — The New Hampshire attorney general's office has released the names of the seven officers who discharged their firearms during a July 22 shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old Kensington man. The officers involved were assigned to the regional emergency response teams. The shooting took place hours after police...
Officials announce Plymouth County paramedic dies while on duty
A man who gave his life to helping others has died. The Plymouth Fire Department has announced the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of their colleague, Paramedic Brent Stephens while on duty at the West Plymouth Village Fire Station. Stephens has been a dedicated member of the public safety...
Chicken restaurant with Drake and Usher among investors gets license to open in Worcester
WORCESTER — A growing Nashville-style hot chicken chain restaurant — with rapper Drake among its backers — has plans to open at the Trolley Yard mixed-use development between Grove Street and Park Avenue. Dave's Hot Chicken, a chain founded in East Hollywood, California, that has expanded to over 230 restaurants with the...
Boscawen to Develop Plan for Future of Aging Municipal Buildings
Boscawen embarked on a major evaluation of the future of its town infrastructure, including its fire station, emergency medical service site and public works building. A five-member building task force will spend the next two years studying and ultimately proposing recommendations for how to address a crop of aging municipal buildings that have increasingly hampered town operations.
Did You Know That ‘Breaking Bad’ Was Filmed in New Hampshire?
SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BREAKING BAD (and you plan on it), LEAVE THIS ARTICLE. Did you know that Breaking Bad ends in New Hampshire?. If you have not seen Breaking Bad, you need to. The show is widely considered one of the best series of all time.
How does Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz measure up with New Hampshire voters?
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Vice President Kamala Harris announced her pick for running mate as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and many voters in the battleground state of New Hampshire say they're either surprised by the choice or have their minds already made up. Will New Hampshire vote for Tim Walz?. It...
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