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Go for par: 10 par 3 golf courses to check out in Massachusetts
It's summertime, which means golf season is in full swing at links all across the Bay State. Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, golfing provides a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather by yourself or with a group of friends or family.
Stephen Basile Named Chief Revenue Officer
Former EVP of Sales and Marketing takes on new role to drive strategic growth and partnerships, lead company’s sales teams, and ensure integration between sales and marketing. Ayer, MA…Joseph Basile, President of Catania Oils, the Northeast’s leading supplier of plant-based oils for retail outlets, bulk purchases, and the food...
11 Harvard protesters banned from graduation will get diplomas
Eleven Harvard seniors who were barred from obtaining diplomas this past spring following their involvement in protests over the war in Gaza will soon receive their degrees. The Harvard Corporation “has voted to confer degrees to 11 eligible candidates who have been restored to good standing following the completion of Faculty of Arts and Sciences processes,” spokesman Jason Newton said in a statement Tuesday. The development was first reported by the Harvard Crimson.
State takes action after I-Team exposes nursing homes not paying workers
BOSTON - The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers. The door was locked, and the lights were off at Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices on Monday. The woman inside told the I-Team to go away. On Friday, a judge ordered Blupoint's three long-term care facilities into receivership. The Massachusetts Attorney General filed the emergency request to put another company in charge of the homes, telling the court the health and safety of the residents was in jeopardy. "When new information revealed the possibility of dangerous understaffing and poor quality of care, my office and...
Former women's ice hockey coach sues Harvard over allegations of gender bias, unfair pay
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Katey Stone, the former head coach of Harvard's women's ice hockey team, sued the university Tuesday over allegations of gender bias, unfair pay and retaliation. "This process of investigation, evaluation and scrutiny was rooted in gender bias from the beginning," said Stone. Stone was the ultra-successful...
Massachusetts fisherman found dead on the rocky shore of Sakonnet River in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH − A 65-year-old Massachusetts fisherman was found dead Monday in the Sakonnet River. The body of Leonidas Gonzalez, of Marlborough, was on the surface along a treacherous shoreline near Indian Avenue, according to Portsmouth's deputy police chief, Maj. Michael J. Morse. Gonzalez, a retired jeweler and grandfather, frequently fished in the area, and...
Authorities investigating shooting in Danbury, NH
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday night in Danbury, New Hampshire. State police said in a press release Tuesday that they responded to a residential location in Danbury shortly after 10 p.m. Monday for a report of a shooting. Around that same time, Grafton and state police responded to a home in Grafton for a report of a person with a gunshot wound.
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadorian national in Fall River previously charged in Somerset with assault to murder
BOSTON – Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 30-year-old Ecuadorian national charged in Massachusetts with assault to murder and assault and battery with a weapon. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested Daniel Parra in Fall River. “Daniel Parra has not only shown a blatant disregard for...
'It felt like a new beginning': Hassanamisco band of the Nipmuc Nation to host powwow
On the eve of the 99th annual Hassanamisco Nipmuc Nation powwow, Love Richardson still thinks about one moment at last summer’s gathering. Early on the morning of the 2023 powwow, leaders of several bands within the Nipmuc Nation gathered to approve a resolution establishing a Nipmuc confederacy and seeking legal recognition from the state.
Mayor Wu opens up about pregnancy and family life
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday that she and her husband are expecting their third child — a baby girl — in January. This may be a new experience for the city, but not for Wu. Both of her sons — ages 9 and 7 — were born while she served as a city councilor. Wu said the pregnancy doesn't impact her plans to run for reelection.
The St. Regis Residences, Boston Announces Landmark Sale
Boston – The St. Regis Residences, Boston announced a sale that marks the highest residential transaction in the history of Boston’s Seaport District. The $20,348,000 sale was facilitated by The Collaborative Companies, the exclusive marketing and sales agent for the residences, with Sales Director Michael Moynihan representing the seller and Peter Skambas of Compass representing the buyer. The sale price, the top thus far in 2024, ranks as the ninth largest residential sale in the city’s history.
$22.5M Sale Closed on Affordable Housing Complex in Roxbury
Boston – Cruz Companies announced the closing of its $22.5 million sale of Taurus at Fountain Hill, an apartment complex in Roxbury, to Jonathan Rose Companies and partner Schochet Companies, ensuring the long-term preservation of this 73-unit property as affordable housing. Cruz Companies, a 100% Black-owned real estate enterprise,...
Bruins Hit Sweet Spot In NHL Free Agnecy With Deals Sweeney Didn’t Make
Even before NHL free agency officially opened this offseason, the Boston Bruins had their sights zeroed in on two targets. Soon after the clocks struck noon on July 1, the Bruins announced that they agreed to terms with center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov, addressing a pair of key needs early on.
'He’s always been a team player': Celtics owner pays visit, tribute to Bob Cousy, with NBA championship trophies in tow
WORCESTER — Celtics governor and majority owner Wyc Grousbeck brought the 2008 and 2024 NBA championship trophies to Bob Cousy’s home on Salisbury Street Tuesday morning. “I think it’s fantastic,” Cousy said. “It’s completely unexpected.” ...
3 former Bruins players we're glad are gone, 2 we wish never left
It was another offseason of change for the Boston Bruins, as it always is. Gone are some players who were a key part of the organization over the six-plus years, while GM Don Sweeney filled a pair of his team needs in free agency with center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
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