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Massachusetts House and Senate approve a $58B state budget deal
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House and Senate approved a $58 billion state budget deal Friday that includes a plan for free community colleges and would allow the Massachusetts Lottery to move some of its products online. The budget would set aside more than $117 million for the free...
Gun reform agreement by MA lawmakers could change where guns can be carried. What to know
State lawmakers have reached a compromise with a gun reform bill that will restrict firearm carrying in certain public places and limit the spread of "ghost guns" in Massachusetts. The new bill, which has not yet been signed into law, covers a wide range of topics, like ghost guns, firearm...
New Massachusetts Law In Effect, Major Changes for Restaurants & Bars
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases. In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in Charlestown after the British burned the whole town during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775.
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...
Boston Police Seek Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in Charlestown Armed Robbery
Boston Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July 17, in Charlestown. The individual, described as a white male with tattoos on his right forearm, was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, gray running pants with dark stripes, and black sneakers. The incident unfolded around 8:47 PM near 285 Main Street.
Aron of Metrowest Commercial Real Estate handles new 17,774 s/f long-term lease to The Massachusetts Parole Board at 12 Mercer Rd.
Natick, MA The Massachusetts Parole Board has entered into a new long-term lease agreement after Metrowest Commercial Real Estate’s proposal was selected from a sealed Request For Proposal (RFP). The proposal was for its current location at 12 Mercer Rd. The 17,774 s/f facility was renovated with upgrades including...
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
The Criminal Travels of Michael Brier: Fraudulent Tax Preparer to Suboxone Clinic Cheat
In July of 2016, Fox Point neighbors and business owners contacted GoLocal, raising concerns about who was opening a new Suboxone therapy clinic on Wickenden Street. The man behind the Suboxone business, Michael Brier, was a former Rhode Island tax preparer who had previously been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison in 2013. He was prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Sand for Revere Beach’s annual sculpting festival isn’t from Revere Beach
The sand used to make giant sand sculptures on Revere Beach is specially brought in from another New England state. Celebrating its 20th year, more than a dozen sand sculptures have taken over Revere Beach for the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which will last until Sunday. If you...
Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON (AP) — 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. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair...
Perfect weekend ahead: New England to enjoy warm and dry weather, with low humidity
Our lawns and plants are starting to get crunchy if you haven't been watering. I know it seems as if we have had a ton of rain, but in reality, Boston hasn't seen enough. As this is the hottest stretch of summer, peak evaporation occurs typically. And so now that we have a slight rain deficit for this month (.73 inches below normal), we just need to keep up with watering the gardens and plants.
Window Issue Will Fail Mass. Inspection
Yearly inspections of your vehicle are a big deal in Massachusetts. Vehicles older than fifteen years do not have to pass an emissions test, but all vehicles that are on the road must pass a safety examination. Massachusetts Yearly Inspection Costs $35.00. Don't try delaying your inspection, either. Massachusetts has...
Red Sox play the Dodgers after Duran's 4-hit game
Boston Red Sox (53-42, third in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41, first in the NL West) PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Dodgers: Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.26 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -139, Red Sox +118;...
City adds affordable housing to Allston rehearsal space project
Could affordable housing be the key to building a city-owned arts complex in Allston?. The city of Boston seems to think so. At a public meeting conducted over Zoom on Tuesday, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) and the Boston Housing Authority announced their intention to fold affordable housing into an existing plan to build a music rehearsal complex at 290 North Beacon Street. A public process is now underway to create a request for development proposals.
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