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'It has lovely views': Sweet Dennis home with Swan Pond beach rights on market at $729K
What are folks hoping for when they buy a home on Cape Cod? Water views and deeded beach rights have to be high on the list. And it sure would be nice if that beach was located a few steps from the house and offered a great launching spot for an epic kayak or canoe adventure. ...
Winchendon veterans housing project receives economic boost from Fitchburg bank
A $25 million project to convert two vacant Winchendon school buildings into low-income housing for veterans and their families has received another economic boost. Representatives of the Fitchburg-based Rollstone Bank and Trust dropped by the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner to deliver a $15,000 check to go toward the group's plan to redevelop the former Streeter and Poland Elementary Schools into 44 apartments for homeless and high-risk veterans in the community.
'Biggest baby boom.' Mashpee tribe wants to reduce baby formula use, strengthen community
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal member Rachael Lovely was at home — and in labor with her second child in 2022. She decided to build a prayer fire, which would remain lit throughout her entire labor. Lovely felt certain the ancestors would hear her prayers and help her through childbirth. "I went out and prayed at the fire and offered tobacco," said Lovely. "That was my way of incorporating ceremony and tradition into the birth of my...
Rule-loosening at Brockton Fairgrounds could spark major development at 66-acre site
BROCKTON — The future of the old Fairgrounds is back in the spotlight. Starting Monday, city council will mull big changes to the rules on what can be built there. The sprawling 66-acre area is widely considered the last major undeveloped piece of the city. Before the city's school budget crisis became the talk...
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
The members of the Daily News Softball All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put up otherworldly numbers this spring while...
Southwick’s Zoo Announces New Residents!
Southwick’s Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of its newest residents – a lively troupe of spider monkeys! Visitors are invited to come and meet these fascinating primates, who are now swinging into action in their new habitat at the zoo. Native to the rainforests of South...
Woman flown to Mass. hospital after crash in NH; man also seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured in a crash involving several cars Sunday afternoon in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. State police say troopers were notified around 12:38 p.m. about the crash on Route 12 at River Rd. N and responded to find three vehicles and five occupants involved. An investigation shows that...
Ottoson Middle School appoints new principal
Ottoson Middle School has announced that Rochelle Rubino is its new principal, having started her position earlier this month. Rubino previously served as the school's assistant principal from 2018 to 2022. She was offered her current position by the district's superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Homan. Right before accepting this role with...
North Shore property sales, July 15 – July 21, 2024
If you would like your name removed for privacy reasons, email news@thelocalnews.news. Previous North Shore property sales can be found here. 7/16/2024Hudson, Marshall RGhiura, Diana M7 Beechwood Cir Lot 18$1,000,000. 7/15/2024Quinn, John SMorrill, Dominick310 Ipswich Rd Lot 1$780,000. 7/18/2024John Ferrigno Revocable TrustPollard, Theodore531 Main St$625,000. Essex property sales. No sales...
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery
A Tewksbury woman landed a major payday after correctly guessing all nine numbers in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Keno game. Hillary Fetters won $120,000 after matching the numbers in the June 25 drawing. She would have only collected $40,000, but the 3X multiplier drawn after the game pu…
High net worth buyers showing interest in Cape commercial property? Two Mid-Cape sales.
The recent sale of commercial properties in Barnstable and Yarmouth may point to a trend. That trend is both the recognition of bargain properties on Cape Cod by high net worth buyers, and the experience of increased taxes and overregulation by Cape property owners. “There is a strong market for specific properties among...
Route 125 crash in Epping: One person killed, another injured in head-on collision
EPPING — One person was killed in a head-on collision on Route 125 near the Pondside Motel, according to Epping police. Epping Police Lt. Stephen Soares said police responded to Route 125 at 1 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a head-on motor vehicle crash with serious injuries.
Dionne Takes On Role Leading Belmont’s Select Board
You’ll never have to ask Elizabeth Dionne her position on an issue. The Select Board’s new leader will tell you exactly where she stands, and sometimes she acknowledges, it done standing on someone’s toes. During her 15 months on the board, colleagues, town officials, and committee heads...
Purple Heart Day Includes A Day At The Underwood Pool For Serving Military
Belmont will be holding a National Purple Heart Day Observation Ceremony at Belmont Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Concord Avenue and Underwood Street on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be co-sponsored by the Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee and VFW Post 1272. In assocation with...
With no comment, Rockport Select Board declines to reappoint conscom chair
During a routine annual reappointment of committee, board and commission members on July 9 the Rockport Select Board voted 4-1 against reappointing Laura Kozachek to the Conservation Commission. Kozachek was serving as its chair. The only discussion prior to the vote was Selectwoman Laura Evans stating strong support for Kozachek.
Humpback whale is back! Piscataqua River boaters get a show after Kittery sightings
PORTSMOUTH — A humpback whale caught the attention of boaters on the Piscataqua River off the coast of Portsmouth and New Castle on Sunday. It's believed to be the same whale recently seen breaching in Pepperrell Cove in Kittery, Maine. "There were a lot of boats around it," said...
See all homes sold in Cape Cod, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cape Cod reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 141 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,264-square-foot home on Main Street in Brewster that sold for $700,000. Barnstable.
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