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Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection.
Detached house sells in Upton for $1.5 million
A 3,876-square-foot house built in 2018 has changed hands. The spacious, recently built property located at 25 West River Street in Upton was sold on June 25, 2024, for $1,463,700, or $378 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes an underground/basement garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 4.9-acre.
Amid Housing Crisis, Sherman Gardens Redevelopment in Spotlight
After climbing a steep stairway and squeezing through narrow doorways and a galley kitchen of an empty Sherman Gardens apartment on Friday, officials saw firsthand some of the problems facing elderly residents and those with mobility challenges. The 80-unit state public housing property is one of more than 280 across...
Single family residence sells for $3.2 million in Dedham
The spacious historic property located at 10 Nickerson Road in Dedham was sold on June 21, 2024 for $3,200,000, or $384 per square foot. The house, built in 1860, has an interior space of 8,326 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 3.5-acre lot.
Sale closed in Wellesley Hills: $2.8 million for a five-bedroom home
A 3,340-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 103 Westgate Road in Wellesley Hills was sold on June 25, 2024, for $2,750,000, or $823 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and six baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.6-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Former Framingham restaurateurs now have plans for tapas eatery in Sudbury
SUDBURY — A new tapas restaurant is a step closer to opening on Boston Post Road after its liquor license was approved by the Select Board. The Sudbury Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a liquor license for Zayith Tapas and Bar, which is set to be located at 621 Boston Post Road (Route 20), former site of Fugakyu Café. Monali Lakhani, manager of the new tapas restaurant, described the eatery as a place serving small...
Mass. health care workers paid after I-Team investigation say checks bounced
NORTHBRIDGE - No one at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Northbridge wanted to talk about the employees that have not been paid in more than a month. Health care workers at all four of Blupoint Healthcare's long term care facilities tell the I-Team their paychecks started bouncing a month ago. Last week Blackstone Valley employees held up signs on the street demanding to be paid. The company promised to fix the problem. In text messages to employees, it blamed the issue on a bank error. After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks....
Expert: One case is too many as measles reported in Worcester County
A local infectious disease specialist said the single case of measles reported in Worcester County on Thursday is an alarming development. The case reported by the state Department of Public Health is the first confirmed case of measles in Massachusetts in more than four years. An adult in Worcester County who had traveled...
Hughes of New Dover Associates represents buyer in $2.7 million sale
Natick, MA Scott Hughes, president of New Dover Associates, Inc. represented the seller, Eastbound Realty Trust, and procured the buyer, Speen Street Realty LLC, in the sale of 83 and 89 Speen St., for the purchase price of $2.7 million. 83 Speen St., located on a corner lot of 1.03 acres at the intersection of Speen St. and Pond St., is a fully-leased two story 8,400 s/f office/medical office building with visibility and parking. 89 Speen St. is an adjacent lot of .2476 acres.
WATCH: Spectrum of Sound Preps for Music Festival
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism's Spectrum of Sound choir is gearing up for a big performance that's just a few weeks away!. They gathered in Framingham to rehearse for Stars of the Spectrum--the biggest by autism, for autism concert in the country. It's set for August 3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy. You can learn more at the event at flutiefoundation.org.
Final defendant in eBay stalking case against Natick couple has been sentenced
BOSTON — The final defendant in a case in which eBay employees stalked and harassed a Natick couple due to their critical analysis of the company has been sentenced. Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, California, was sentenced on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston to time served, one year of supervised release and a $20,000 fine. He was also ordered to have no contact with either victim. ...
Expert Tree Care Now Available 24/7 in Waltham, MA, and its surrounding cities: Norfolk Tree Service Introduces Emergency Response Team
Norfolk Tree Service is a team of dedicated professionals who handle all aspects of tree maintenance and are committed to meeting every client's unique needs in Waltham and neighboring cities. Norfolk Tree Service ensures top-notch tree care solutions for citizens who care about trees' health and safety and the aesthetic...
A jar of salsa is costing this town thousands of dollars in public pool cleanup
NEEDHAM, Mass. (TMX) – One rulebreaker who brought a jar of salsa to a public pool in Massachusetts has caused headaches for city officials who say it is costing thousands of dollars to clean up. Residents are also upset because many rely on the pool for swim lessons, team...
Groundbreaking Held for 200-unit Senior Affordable Housing Project in Foxborough
Foxborough, MA – The Walnut Street Joint Venture, comprised of Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC), Peabody Properties, and Onyx Group Development, hosted a June 24 groundbreaking ceremony for Walnut Knoll at 51 Walnut Street in Foxborough. The 200-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors is situated on...
Cultural Council Survey Focuses on Beautifying Belmont
Each year, the Belmont Cultural Council surveys the community to better understand the priorities of Belmont residents regarding the town’s cultural needs. The survey, which went live earlier this month, includes nine questions gauging the community’s familiarity with the council and how it would like to see grant money spent in the near future. Funding priorities include everything from visual art exhibitions and music festivals to programming and events at the local Council on Aging.
At Wayland's 'Roosters' camp young hockey players use Frisbees, footballs and tennis balls
WAYLAND - Liam McArdle stood atop a soccer ball and attempted to catch three tennis balls simultaneously. Miles Dandeneau shimmied, cut and ran away from a defender before looking back to receive a pass – from a quarterback. Ella Dolaher flung a Frisbee amid a jumble of hollering youngsters.
St. Mary of Carmen Society starts 89th Annual Italian-American Festival [Photos]
The St. Mary of Carmen Society is holding its 89th Annual Italian-American Festival in Pellegrini Park this week—through Sunday—and the carnival has attracted scores of families eager to get out and soak in the summer night air while it lasts. More than 10,000 people attend the event each...
Universal Window and Door projects earn four 2024 Preservation Massachusetts Awards
Marlborough, MA Universal Window and Door provided historic replica windows for four projects honored by Preservation Massachusetts at their annual Preservation Awards event. Held at the Great Hall of the Mass. State House on June 28th, this year’s theme was “A Lifetime of Preservation,” which in addition to celebrating 20 preservation projects, honored four individuals who have substantially contributed to historic preservation efforts.
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