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Patriots LB Matt Judon issued strong two-word response to trade talk
Matthew Judon had a two-word response when asked if he wants to be traded from the New England Patriots: “Hell Naw.”. The four-time Pro Bowler showed up and participated in Day 1 of training camp on Wednesday, despite his ongoing contract negotiations behind the scenes. He has given every indication that he wants to stay in New England, but he has yet to agree on a contract extension with the Patriots.
Couldn't attend Tuesday's hearing in Gardner on proposed race track? Here's what happened
All of the city council members present at the informal meeting with Bay State Racing LLC Tuesday evening voted against allowing horse racing at 827 Green St. during a non-binding straw vote. The meeting was the first of two events related to the proposed racetrack; it was followed by a public hearing on whether the city council should allow horse racing at 827 Green St., which lasted until 11:30 p.m. ...
‘Surface Waters’ on Roof Are Not ‘Flood’ Waters, Massachusetts High Court Rules
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that rainwater accumulation on roofs of buildings does not constitute “surface waters” within the meaning of “flood” in property insurance policies. The court found that the term “surface waters” in policies is ambiguous and the ambiguity must be resolved...
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadorian national in Fall River previously charged in Somerset with assault to murder
BOSTON – Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 30-year-old Ecuadorian national charged in Massachusetts with assault to murder and assault and battery with a weapon. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested Daniel Parra in Fall River. “Daniel Parra has not only shown a blatant disregard for...
Massive Interstate 495/Mass Pike interchange project is prompting traffic changes
HOPKINTON — Traffic changes are in play at the Interstate 495/Mass Pike interchange as a massive $466 million road project there transitions to its next stage. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently announced that Exit 58 on I-495 southbound, which connects to the Pike both east- and westbound, will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, July 26. This is to accommodate ongoing construction at the heavily traveled interchange, which straddles Hopkinton and...
Bristol County man killed in jet ski accident died doing what he loved, remembered as one of a kind
A Bristol County man who died in a jet ski accident this past weekend is being remembered. According to police, on Saturday, at 4:23 p.m., the Rutland Police Department and the Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond for a report of a jet ski that had turned over in the water, and the operator had disappeared under the water. Witnesses reported that the individual appeared to be in distress before going under.
Mayday Parade marches onto Palladium outdoor stage at Sad Summer Fest
Mayday Parade might not have the mainstream radio success you might expect to come for a band that has been on the grind, churning out scene anthems for nearly two decades. What they do have is a connection with their loyal fans all around the world, and as they make their way around the country for another “Sad Summer,” they’re just looking forward to feeling good with good friends.
Big money behind federal battle over methadone access
HOLDEN, Mass. — Dr. James Baker believes his son Macky would be alive today if they had better access to methadone, a drug that relieves cravings for opioids. Macky died of a heroin overdose in 2016 after battling addiction for years. "Had it been available at the doctor's office,"...
WPI Summer Camp Encourages Girls to Think Big About Math
WPI’s first fall term is still about a month away, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet here over the summer. Campus this time of year is teeming with summer activities, including Girls Talk Math, an innovative day program designed to make STEM a more inclusive educational and career pathway.
‘All in for Kamala’: Entire Mass. congressional delegation has now endorsed Harris
Every member of Massachusetts's all-Democrat congressional delegation has thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for president. With Vice President Kamala Harris poised to become her party’s nominee for president, Democrats across the country are bestowing their endorsements — including the entire congressional delegation from Massachusetts.
'Next year will be even better': American Legion girls' softball gains momentum in state while finishing 1st season
OXFORD — For nearly 100 years, the American Legion organization has sponsored a baseball program for high school-age boys. There was no equivalent for girls' softball over the next 90 years until the first department-sanctioned American Legion girls' softball league was created in North Carolina in 2017. ...
TD Bank Announces Closure of Seven Massachusetts Branches, Including Boston, Amid Digital Shift
TD Bank is slated to close seven branches in Massachusetts as part of its strategy to reorganize its physical presence, according to official statements from the bank. Branches in Boston are to shutter alongside others in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington, and Pocasset. Customers of these branches will see their doors close for the last time on September 20, 2024. A TD spokesperson described this action as part of an ongoing assessment of their network, aiming to "building the bank of the future," as reported by MassLive.
State Street to allocate $4.2 million to adjust wages after alleged gender discrimination
State Street Corporation has agreed to allocate $4.2 million for future pay adjustments to resolve allegations of gender discrimination at four of its Boston-area offices, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday. The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initially raised concerns about the base pay and bonuses...
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