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You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Health Care Bill Passes Senate, Calls for Curbs on For-Profit Hospital Owner Abuses
A health care bill, passed by the Massachusetts Senate late last week, aims to curb alleged abuses by investor-owned hospitals and others that legislators say were highlighted by the financial collapse of the parent of Holy Family Hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. The bill, which still must be reconciled...
More than 40 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 21
More than 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, July 21, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach and Follins Pond beach in Dennis and Marconi beach in Wellfleet were closed because...
Taunton mayor arrested for A&B with dangerous weapon (a crowbar). What court records say
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allegedly bit her husband, attacked him with a small crowbar and then jumped on the roof of his car to keep him from leaving during an argument Friday evening, he told police prior to her arrest. The details of the incident were part of a Taunton Police report in court documents Monday. The mayor was arraigned Monday in Taunton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a household member...
Tiverton's Firefighters say they have signed agreement with Town of Tiverton
(WJAR) — Tiverton firefighters say they have signed an agreement with the Town of Tiverton, according to a post on their social media. The firefighters say the agreement will provide a 10 % increase the contract. It’s effective now, according to the post. The two parties are still...
Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
While Tiverton calls back teachers, dispute with firefighters heats up
TIVERTON – After three months of deliberations, the school district recently approved a balanced budget that will keep Fort Barton open, call back one-third of staff members who received layoff notices in the spring and use $285,000 of casino revenue to pay for technology and textbooks. However, the good...
New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
TAUNTON – While a tenant is not yet known, construction has begun on a new facility at Myles Standish Industrial Park. The 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility, being built to lease at 55 Dever Drive, sits inside the new business park where the former Dever State School once stood.
The Taunton Junior City Open is back. Here's when it is and how to register.
TAUNTON— The Silver City's annual youth golf tournament is back. The 2024 Taunton Junior City Open will be held on Aug. 12-13 at the John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course, with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m. on both days. The tournament is divided into three divisions based on...
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