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Mass. lawmakers get a deal on salary transparency bill. Here’s what’s in it
Furthering clearing the decks before a July 31 deadline, Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a compromise on legislation that would require most employers to be upfront about the wages they pay their employers. The compromise bill that emerged from a joint House and Senate conference committee on Friday would require any...
The nation’s 911 system is on the brink of its own emergency
This article was originally published on KFF Health News. Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates...
Could happy hour return to Mass.? Proposed measure would lift 40-year ban
BOSTON — It has been framed as a way to make Massachusetts “fun” and help revitalize downtowns across the state, but some sectors of the liquor industry claim the possible return of happy hour to the Bay State meddles with established business models and threatens the wholesale sector of the industry.
NFL training camp 2024: Christian Gonzalez could be the ‘best defensive player’ on the New England Patriots
Former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez was on his way toward a breakout season during his rookie season. He showed enough talent to prompt high expectations when the New England Patriots begin training camp on Wednesday. The cornerback and Patriots’ first-round pick (No. 17) in the 2023 NFL draft quickly showed...
Shout Out To The Massachusetts Man Who Won Millions & Donated To Animals
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just donate their lottery winnings to animals in need. A Peabody man hit big on a scratch ticket, and instead of pocketing all the winnings, he had a better idea in mind. Paul Riley went to Summit Variety on Summit Street in Peabody and...
Three Columbian citizens residing in New York arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts; appear to be connected to International Theft Group
Three people believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring have been arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts. According to police, on Thursday, July 11, Braintree Police Detectives arrested three individuals on various charges in connection with a conspiracy to commit residential burglaries. The suspects appear to be connected to an organized International Theft Group. Also known as South American Theft Groups, these groups are known to use extensive surveillance, GPS technology, surreptitious video feeds, and counter- surveillance to establish patterns of behavior for their prospective victims.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Mark Crawford Joins Logistics Property Company as SVP for East Region
Logistics Property Company, LLC, a Chicago-based logistics real estate developer, investor, and manager, has appointed Mark Crawford as SVP, acquisitions for the company’s East region. He will be based in Boston. Crawford will be responsible for sourcing and closing core plus and value-add industrial investments across the eastern U.S....
Urban farmers try to adapt to the heat, and pick crops that can do the same
For youth volunteers at Glenway Farm in Dorchester, the protocol for weeding and harvesting garlic in extreme weather conditions is clear cut: get in and get out. There are few buildings or shaded areas on the farm that growers can retreat into, and the absence of trees on surrounding streets provides no respite from the scorching sun.
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