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Mosquito spraying due to EEE to begin in Worcester County this week. Here's where.
After announcing the first case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state this year, Massachusetts officials will begin mosquito spraying in Worcester County this week. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Saturday that truck-mounted spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Worcester County starting Monday. ...
Latest On Christian Barmore, Patriots’ DT Plans
A frightening report from late last month noted that Patriots DT Christian Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots. At the time, it was too early to speculate on his NFL future, but we now have some additional information to pass along. This year, up to two players that are placed...
Mass. weather: Severe storms possible Monday, forecasters warn
Massachusetts could see numerous showers and thunderstorms beginning Monday afternoon, with almost the entire state at risk for severe storms, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Some of those storms could be capable of producing severe weather and heavy rain, forecasters wrote. Boston, Worcester and Springfield are all at a...
Banker & Tradesman Ranks Merrimack Valley Credit Union in its Fast 50 of 2024
Merrimack Valley Credit Union was recently ranked in Banker & Tradesman’s Fast 50 of 2024, coming in seventh for Growth in Commercial Loan Volume and 13th for Growth in Commercial Loan Units. The list ranks the 50 fastest-growing loan providers in Massachusetts, including credit unions, banks, mortgage and financial...
Driver set to face judge after arrest in connection with deadly Plainville crash
PLAINVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A 42-year-old man accused of crashing a stolen car into another car in Plainville over the weekend was set to face a judge Monday. The crash happened near 8:30 p.m. Saturday night on the southbound side of Route 1. In a statement early Sunday morning, the...
ANGEL CAT HAVEN: PLAINVILLE, MA
FUNDRAISER – CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE. Don’t forget – our can and bottle drive is coming up! It’s time to pack up your cans and bottles and donate them to our FUNDRAISER!! SEPT 16, 9:00-2:00, at Desco at 36 Bacon Square in Plainville and our volunteers will redeem them for cash.
Candidates in southern Berkshire state House primary look for new ways to address rural challenges
Lee, Lenox and West Stockbridge are three of the 18 towns in the Berkshire 3rd, which is the largest state House district in Massachusetts, geographically. The other towns are Alford, Becket, Dalton, Egremont, Great Barrington, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham and Washington. Voters will...
CityLine: The new state law that will help close the gender wage gap
BOSTON — TheBoston Women’s Workforce Council and the City of Boston’s Equity and Inclusion Cabinet share their efforts to push towards equal pay for women of color. The Massachusetts Wage Equity legislation, known as the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act has been signed by Governor Maura Healey making Massachusetts the 11th state to put this law into effect--requiring employers to disclose salaries when posting job positions. Lauren Jones, Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development says the new bill on salary transparency will change the game for women in the workforce.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
'I had to learn how to walk again': North Quincy football captain back after spinal injury
QUINCY — As his teammates pushed their limits in the weight room this summer, Cameron Sampson's offseason training began by cautiously making his way up and down the stairs at home. One step after another eventually evolved into a slow trot around his neighborhood, then a jog at the beach. ...
Fire/EMS Logs 08/16 – 08/22/2024
6:34 AM: Investigation – Chief Michael Cassidy, Assistant Chief Brian Kelley, Deputy Alan Greendale, Ladder 1, and Engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to an alarm activation on Hopping Brook Road. 10:55 AM: Medical – Assistant Chief Brian Kelley and the ambulance responded to a medical emergency on...
Needham astronaut aboard Starliner capsule stay in space extended to 2025
Suni Williams, 58, is one of two astronauts whose stay at the International Space Station has been unexpectedly extended. A local astronaut will spend their Halloween, Thanksgiving, and New Year in space, after her ride back to Earth experienced technical issues. Needham native Suni Williams, 58, is one of two...
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