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Erving select board exploring cost-effective demolition for Paper Mill
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard discussed four potential plans for the partial demolition and restoration of the International Paper Mill property last week. The four options focus on keeping costs close to or under the $600,000 Site Readiness Grant from MassDevelopment and the Selectboard will continue their discussion at the next meeting with the Finance and Capital Planning Committees on July 22.
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Here's what to consider if you want to open a community fridge in Gardner
In an attempt to help fight food insecurity private residents and organizations across the world have opened 24/7 community fridges but despite a perceived need, there is not one in the greater Gardner area. Two months ago, Kimberly Blake attempted to open a community pantry, which is similar to a...
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a man was shot by a pellet gun while driving his vehicle in Brattleboro on Tuesday. It happened on Birge Street. That’s where Brattleboro police say they identified a juvenile involved in the incident. The driver was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and...
A behind-the-scenes look at Amazon’s Westborough fulfillment center on Prime Day
During its annual “Prime Day” celebration this Tuesday through Wednesday, Amazon has revved up its online order output to accommodate the high demand from users seeking savings during the discount window. In Westborough at 64 Otis St., a new 200,000 square foot fulfillment center — a warehouse specializing...
NHPF Acquires 17-Building Section 8 Complex in Roxbury
The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national affordable housing provider, has acquired New Port Antonio, a historic Section 8 property located in the Warren Street neighborhood of Roxbury, MA. This acquisition marks one of the largest transactions in NHPF’s history. New Port Antonio Apartments comprises 227 urban residential apartment homes...
Is excessive summer heat and humidity in Boston the new normal?
BOSTON - It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Actually, right now, it's both in Massachusetts.We are just about at the halfway point of meteorological summer (June-July-August) and thus far, the main story has been the excessive heat and humidity.Boston currently sits just as the second-warmest summer to date, likely to claim the No. 1 slot in the days ahead.Worcester is also No. 2 and Blue Hill Observatory in Milton is No. 1.The somewhat odd caveat to this: Boston has only had seven days of 90+ thus far which is just about average to date.In the city, it has been...
MLB All-Star Game 2024: Buy Red Sox t-shirts, jerseys, hats and more
The MLB All-Star game is almost here and fans can celebrate by shopping for their team’s all-star t-shirts, hats and jerseys online. The four-day event features events like the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Celebrity Softball game but more importantly, the main event with the 94th All-Star Game taking place on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. The All-Star game will have two teams, the American League and the National League. Each team has nine starters, 11 reserves, seven starting pitchers, five relief pitchers and five to six players that were chosen but will not play.
Homegrown: Boston Red Sox select Hanover native in MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox selected six consecutive pitchers in the later stages of this year's MLB Draft. At a quick glance of their baseball cards – they hail from Florida, California, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Oregon and ... down the street? ...
Shrewsbury's John West is selected in 12th round by Arizona Diamondbacks
John West gathered with about 25 of his closest family members and friends Tuesday afternoon in Harwich Port, not for a beach day, but instead to watch, with anticipation, the final rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft. “We were sitting around, waiting for it,” West, the former Shrewsbury High ace and Boston...
Jayson Tatum Tells LeBron About Being Bought to Tears After Failing to Score Autograph From Him at Age 11: 'We Cool Now'
The Team USA players can laugh about the moment now, not to mention playfully connect it to a certain dunk from 2018. Jayson Tatum was once brought to tears after failing to score an autograph from LeBron James. In a short video recently shared to official NBA channels, Tatum, fresh...
Worcester Police Detain Juvenile During Firearm Investigation on Townsend Street
Early this morning, Worcester Police Department's Gang Unit took a 14-year-old boy into custody following a firearm investigation. The arrest occurred during a search of an apartment on Townsend Street, as reported by official police press releases. The officers, who had a valid search warrant, arrived at approximately 6:00 AM...
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy nearly dies and thanks Coast Guard for saving his life after being lost at sea
DAVE Portnoy has been rescued by the Coast Guard after his boat drifted out to sea off Nantucket Island. The Barstool Sports founder set off a distress flare during the scary incident on Monday. Portnoy revealed in a viral video he planned to take his mom out for a boat ride in “heavy winds.” But […]
Red Sox draft son of team legend
The Boston Red Sox have drafted a prospect with a familiar last name. The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs... The post Red Sox draft son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Wormtown Music Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup: Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali & More
Wormtown Music Festival announced its 2024 lineup including Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali and more. The three-day event returns to Camp KeeWanee in Greenfield, Massachusetts September 13 – 15. Also among the Wormtown 2024 performers are Dirtwire, Ghost-Note, Prince/Bowie, The Nth Power, Yes Darling, Bella’s Bartok, Consider the Source, Escaper,...
Cape Cod bridges could be replaced by late 2030s, officials say
With the nearly $1 billion in federal funding announced last week, the Sagamore Bridge can be replaced with construction set for 2027. While Massachusetts officials celebrated the recent nearly $1 billion in federal funding which will launch the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge, they clarified that the project to replace both bridges to Cape Cod could extend into the late 2030s.
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