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A path to sweetness: Welcome to the WMass stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail
HADLEY — As summer comes to a close, there’s still a window of time to hit the trail with your hiking boots, spoons and a craving for ice cream. This summer, Massachusetts residents and tourists alike can enjoy local ice cream at one of over 100 stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail. The trail is a joint effort among the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, the Massachusetts Agricultural Resources Department, and the Office of Travel and Tourism to boost the state’s agritourism industry.
This $40 Million Waterfront Estate Is the Most Expensive Listing in Massachusetts
Between 1790 and 1830, the historic seaside town of Duxbury, Mass., just 35 miles southeast of Boston, established itself as one of the largest and most famous shipbuilding centers of the New World. Throughout the maritime town, 19th-century homes built for ship captains still stand today overlooking Cape Cod Bay. One of those grand old homes presides over 25 park-like acres and, with its $40 million price tag, is currently the Bay State’s most expensive home on the market.Jeremy Renner's Longtime L.A. Home Hits the Market for $13 Million Known as Goose Point Compound, the sprawling estate features several standalone structures across...
Select Board, Finance Committee and residents weigh-in on Wildwood building project
WILMINGTON — The Select Board invited Wildwood building project designer Dore + Whittier to present and receive feedback from other town committees and residents at their meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. Chair Greg Bendel clarified that there was no vote being made that night by this board, but it was their intention to allow the public to comment relative to the preferred building option.
School Committee receives MSBA project update
WILMINGTON — The School Committee met on Monday night at 5 p.m. over Zoom to receive a presentation on the MSBA project from designer Dore + Whittier. Rani Philips of Dore + Whittier reminded the community that the project is currently in the feasibility study phase. In order to create potential options, they held a series of educational visioning meetings where they developed priorities for a new space and created a summary of proposed spaces to meet building and educational needs.
Most state primary races uncontested
WILMINGTON — The state primary happens on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadline to register to vote in time for this election, or change parties, is this Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. Libertarian, Democrat, and Republican ballots will be available during the state...
‘A Big Win’: Harvard Expands Kosher Options in Undergraduate Dining Halls
Harvard Hillel will now serve hot lunches and dinners after the University expanded its kosher food options ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. By Sami E. Turner. Harvard University Dining Services will expand its kosher food options after a decades-long effort to introduce hot kosher lunches in undergraduate dining halls covered by the College’s undergraduate meal plan.
DraftKings loses motion to dismiss lawsuit over $1K signup bonus promo
Online sportsbook giant DraftKings lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in Middlesex Superior Court last December over its $1,000 signup bonus promotion, which the suit called “unfair and deceptive.”. The class action suit was filed on Dec. 8, 2023, by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at...
Winchester delegation supports passage of largest housing investment in state history
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis:. State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Affordable Homes Act, the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and a powerful step in tackling the state’s housing affordability crisis.
Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
Getting Answers: Massachusetts approaches record motorcycle deaths this year
A fatal motorcycle crash on the Mass Pike on Friday morning in West Springfield is under investigation. It’s the second motorcyclist to die in less than a week in Western Massachusetts.
Job fairs organized for employees of 2 Massachusetts hospitals closing amid Steward's bankruptcy
BOSTON — Ahead of the closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer at the end of the month, state officials are organizing a series of job fairs to assist more than 1,200 employees who will be losing their jobs. Dallas-based Steward Health Care...
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
Shawsheen Tech Announces Limited Openings For Grade 10 Transfer Students
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs. Currently, there are...
WHS Class Of 1969 Announces 55th Reunion On September 7
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School Class of 1969 is holding its 55th Reunion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, antipasto salad, sandwiches, dessert, and a cash...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Town Still Looking To Fill Finance Committee Vacancy
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is accepting applications from interested individuals who would like to volunteer their services as a member of the Finance Committee. Letters of interest, or a completed application for appointment, may be directed to the Finance Committee Appointing Committee, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for August 17, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Saturday, August 17, 2024:. Isadora Lopes Pereira (30, North Andover) was served a summons for Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Suspended License and License Plate Violation. (6:43am) Terrell D. Jones (23, Wilmington) was served a summons...
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