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Mass. Law Eliminates Outdoor Grilling
It's the 4th of July in Massachusetts and it's time to grill! I remember the time when I almost burned my garage down. Most people ignore the following very important laws about outdoor grilling in MA. I remember it well, I had some friends over the house, the kids were...
Massachusetts Fourth of July show canceled after fireworks barge bursts into flames
Dramatic video footage captured a fireworks barge in a coastal Massachusetts town going up in flames Wednesday, the day before an anticipated annual Fourth of July firework celebration. And now authorities have been forced to cancel the show. Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included The barge in the north shore town of Marblehead caught fire in the middle of the night, the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination wrote on social media early Thursday morning. Video shared by Boston 25 News shows a boat moving past the waterside fire and its thick...
Massachusetts Tiniest Town Has Only a Double Digit Population That’s Shrinking
The New England states are among the most densely populated throughout the country. This happens to include our densely populated state of Massachusetts. You might expect any town throughout the New England states to have a relatively decent population. In fact, throughout New England, there are 236.9 people per square mile on average, which is much higher than the national average of 79.56 people per square mile. However, despite being the most populated of all the New England states, Massachusetts has a town with a population that is even less than the national average of people per square mile.
Massachusetts Gov orders flags lowered; family asks for funeral donations after Massachusetts Airman dies while serving country
An active-duty serviceman from Massachusetts has died while on duty. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Airman First Class Pierre D. Dushime of Natick, tragically passed away while serving our country a few days ago. “Pierre was not only a dedicated serviceman but a shining example of resilience, intelligence, and determination.
Massachusetts RMV: Excuses for Not Buckling Up Are ‘Myths’
Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in Massachusetts, but compliance with the law is far lower than the national average. What's worse, the U.S. Department of Transportation says compliance with the state's seatbelt law has declined. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says, "The nationwide seat belt use rate was 91.6...
Here’s the #1 Best Neighborhood for Raising Teens in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been known as a top state for families, education, and safety. It's no surprise that many people want to make the Bay State their home. Depending on your age some areas of Massachusetts are more ideal for living than others. Where would be an ideal place to live in Massachusetts for families living with teenagers?
Mosquitoes with dangerous EEE virus found in Mass. for first time in 2024
The state hasn't found any human or animal cases of EEE so far this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting the first Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus detected in mosquitoes in the state this year. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver....
WWII medal mystery: from Mass. framing store to Vt. cemetery
The perseverance of a complete stranger made it possible for a purple heart and bronze star to be returned to the family of a World War II hero. This saga takes us from a framing shop in an Ashland, Massachusetts, strip mall to a cemetery in Vermont. Don Gordon, of...
On the road again: Worcester's car culture transcends being a hobby to become a community
As soon as the sun comes out and the temperature warms up, whether you live in downtown Worcester or deep in the woods, you begin to see rare creatures on Worcester County’s roads. Maybe you spot a Porsche in front of you at a stoplight, or a ‘60s convertible...
Auburn mobile home park residents sue property owner over rent hikes
AUBURN — The residents of two mobile home parks are suing their property owner for financial restitution months after they were handed rent increases as high as 40% that their attorneys are calling “illegal.”. The suit comes months after Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based organization representing the...
5 Things You Won’t See Again in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is loved by many as residents and tourists alike enjoy all the Bay State has to offer. Whether it's the four seasons, summer/winter sports, natural beauty, friendly people, or the state's historical aspects, there is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Massachusetts like any other state also has some fun...
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