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Mass. Towns Ban Propane, Natural Gas In New Law
The times are changing when it comes to regulations to prevent further climate change. As polarizing as the topic can be, the town of Lexington, Massachusetts has a new fossil fuel bylaw that went into effect on Mar 21. Massachusetts towns has ban fossil fuels on new builds. Infrastructure on...
Two Massachusetts Cities Named Most Obese in the State
It's no secret that America has a problem with obesity and Massachusetts is certainly not excluded from that problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 42 percent of adults in the United States are obese. That's an increase of over 10% since 2000. In Massachusetts, 59.3 percent of adults are considered overweight, with a body mass index of 25 or greater, while 23.0% of adults are considered obese, with a body mass index of 30 or greater.
Mosquito Population Surges 1700%; Weekly Spraying Starts in August
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – If it seems like there are more mosquitoes than usual, there are: the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project reports that the population of human biting mosquitoes has increased more than 1700% since the same week last year. According to the Hopkinton Health Department, the state Department of Public Health reports West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in Worcester County. Mosquito Control plans to start spraying weekly in August. Meanwhile health officials say to use a good repellent and avoid the peak mosquito hours of dawn and dusk.
Half a million dollars: Worcester County median home price reaches new heights
WORCESTER — The median sale price of a single-family home in Worcester County hit the half-million-dollar mark in June, according to The Warren Group. The $500,000 median figure is an 8.2% increase from the same month last year, when the median price for a single-family home was $462,000. ...
Expect traffic pattern changes at the I-495/I-90 Mass Pike interchange this summer
Summer construction projects in Massachusetts are kicking into high gear, including one of the state’s major improvement projects: the I-495/I-90 interchange. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said drivers should be on the lookout for detour signs and expect delays. This week’s work included overnight closures of I-495 southbound lanes...
TOWN OF GROTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONCEPT DESIGN FOR COW POND BROOK ROAD AND HOYTS WHARF ROAD IN GROTON, MA
The Town of Groton, Massachusetts, acting through its Town Manager seeks proposals from qualified designer, architectural and engineering firms to provide a Concept Design that will create a Master Plan for the land owned by the Town of Groton between Cow Pond Brook Road and Hoyts Wharf Road. Interested applicants should submit one (1) printed copy and one (1) electronic copy to Mark W. Haddad, Town Manager, Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA with the subject Concept Design for Cow Pond Brook Road and Hoyts Wharf Road by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Lawmakers make sure Central Mass. not forgotten in $58 billion state budget
BOSTON — Worcester legislators have been trying to hammer out a state spending plan for the new fiscal year, an item on the governor’s desk, and to bring home some bacon to support local governments, organizations and projects. The final overall spending plan for fiscal 2025 underway was set at $58 billion by the joint committee. ...
'It makes no sense': Worcester city councilor shares concerns over Gov. Healey's changes to shelter policy
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester city councilor says Gov. Maura Healey's recent changes to the state's emergency shelter system don't make sense. The Healey administration announced Tuesday families seeking shelter in the state’s overflow sites can stay for five days before being turned out on their own. People in need of assistance would also have to wait six months before becoming eligible for long-term housing.
Part of Highland Street to Close for Nearly a Month
WORCESTER – Work to replace a gas main will close the lane of traffic heading westbound on Highland Street in Worcester for nearly a month, between 8 AM and 5 PM. The closure will occur from Haviland Street to Park Avenue. The closure area is about a two block...
Corporation Members Consult Prominent Harvard Professors, Move Toward Presidential Search
Loeb House is home to the offices of Harvard's governing boards. Members of the Harvard Corporation met with prominent faculty members on campus last week to discuss the next presidential search process. By Julian J. Giordano. Harvard is, at long last, moving toward the launch of its 31st presidential search.
Worcester: Repairs to Heard Street bridge taking longer than expected
WORCESTER — Repairs to the Heard Street bridge, closed three weeks ago after the span was heavily damaged by gushing water from a broken water main, are taking longer than expected. City officials said earlier that repairs were expected to be wrapped up this week. But plenty more work remains, with a new target date of Aug. 9, according to the city. The span, over railroad tracks, has been closed to vehicles since July 8 after an embankment and other areas were washed away. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the bridge. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester: Repairs to Heard Street bridge taking longer than expected
Parking Restrictions Announced in Canal District on Sunday
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester will implement restrictions on parking in the Canal District and Green Island neighborhoods of Worcester for a period of eight hours, starting on Sunday, July 28, at 9 PM. The city’s Department of Transportation and Mobility will lead the re-painting of existing pavement...
Read & Win program brings communities together
For The Weekly NewsTOPSFIELD — This summer, the Topsfield Fair is again partnering with libraries in Essex and Middlesex counties and southern New Hampshire to promote its Read & Win program. Each library sets a goal for elementary-school children in their communities, encouraging them to read library books. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade who reach their reading goal will […] The post Read & Win program brings communities together appeared first on Itemlive.
Worcester writers among contributors to 'Clementinos' writing program anthology
There will be a book launch celebration for “Clementinos: Voices from the Clemente Writing Project” from noon to 2 p.m. July 27 at Salisbury House Ballroom, 61 Harvard St., Worcester. The book, according to a statement from Mass Humanities, features writing by Massachusetts residents “who share their understanding of the Commonwealth through lived experiences in Brockton, Dorchester, Holyoke, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester.” ...
Trammell Crow Residential Breaks Ground on Worcester Multifamily
Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, has begun construction on its latest project from the TCR Northeast Division, Alexan Worcester. TCR will serve as both the developer and general contractor on the 220-unit project at 3 Oriol Dr. in Worcester, MA, with first move-ins expected in early 2026.
Big Boston law firm plans to open Worcester practice, with high-profile local lawyers
WORCESTER — Well-known Bowditch & Dewey lawyer Michael Angelini and several other seasoned firm veterans will soon be leaving to start a new Worcester practice with Boston-based Prince Lobel Tye. “Virtually our entire finance, transactions, business and litigation groups in Worcester are leaving, myself included,” Angelini — who has worked at the Bowditch...
Discover Worcester’s Top 10 Gun Ranges for an Unforgettable Shooting Experience
In Worcester, Massachusetts, shooting enthusiasts can find a diverse range of options to hone their skills and enjoy their passion for firearms. From Ames Rifle and Pistol Club in Easton with its 300-yard range and heated enclosures to Taunton’s 300-yard shooting range, there is no shortage of places for marksmen to practice their craft.
Average household projected to pay $344 for fire station project
NORTHBOROUGH – The proposed fire station project is projected to have an average annual tax impact of $344, according to a memo to the Select Board for its July 15 meeting. The Select Board also voted to hold a special Town Meeting for the project on Oct. 7 and to place the ballot question on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election.
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