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Hopkinton Residents Deny Illegal Food Sales Amid Crackdown
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some people accused of illegally selling food out of their homes in Hopkinton are insisting they didn’t do it. Last month the Health Department sent cease and desist letters to several residents that were apparently selling food without a permit. The Hopkinton Independent reports most of them have stopped but two claim to be falsely accused. The Health Director tells the paper if the town doesn’t crack down and someone gets sick from improperly stored or prepared food, the town can be sued.
Natick Art Project Educates Residents On Effects Of Stormwater Runoff
NATICK, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new mural art project in Natick is educating residents about how to manage stormwater runoff. At the busy intersection of Routes 135 (Central Street) and Route 27 (Main Street), there are murals painted on each corner of the intersection depicting the process of stormwater runoff.
July 4, 2024: Here’s where to watch fireworks near Westford
WESTFORD — Westford may not see fireworks this year, but several displays are just a short drive away. Tewksbury – July 2 at 9:30 p.m. at 286 Livingston St. Andover – July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Rd. Lawrence – July 3...
Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Excels Academically with 21 ECAC All-Academic Spots
21 Harvard women's ice hockey student-athletes have earned spots on the ECAC All-Academic Team, with a 95% percentage, the highest since at least 2010. Rose O'Connor was recognized as the team's top scholar-athlete, while Shannon Hollands and Eva Dorr each received their third ECAC honor. 21 Harvard women's ice hockey...
Chelmsford Teen Charged with Armed Robbery in Tewksbury Vape Cartridge Sale Gone Wrong
A 19-year-old from Chelmsford, Isaiah Polston, has been charged with armed robbery and related offenses for an incident that occurred last December. Polston allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint who was attempting to purchase vape cartridges, as reported by the Tewksbury Police Department. According to a press release cited by MassLive, the victim claimed he was dragged by a car, leading to bruises and scrapes, after the robbery took place around 6:15 p.m. on Pratt Street in Tewksbury.
Weston Police Department Achieves MPAC Accreditation
At the award ceremony (L to R): MPAC President and Hamilton Police Chief Russell Stevens, Weston Police Chief Denis Linehan, Weston Police Lieutenant Dan Costa, Weston Police Captain Tom Kelly, Weston Police Lieutenant Mike Forti and MPAC Board Member and Upton Police Chief Michael Bradley. ++. On June 26, 2024,...
Chinatown dine-and-dasher leaves behind gun, sandals and Social Security card after fight with restaurant staffers, police say
Boston Police report arresting one of two people who fled without paying for a meal at a Chinatown restaurant Saturday night, after she pointed a gun at one worker trying to stop her, then beat her, then ran outside as she dropped the gun - and her Social Security card.
Sumner Tunnel closure in Boston to begin on Friday, last for 1 month
For a one-month period starting July 5, Boston’s Sumner Tunnel, which connects East Boston to downtown, will be closed for the second time since last year. “This is a vitally important infrastructure project that will ensure the Sumner Tunnel remains safe and structurally sound for generations,” Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt said in a May statement. “We want to thank the people of Massachusetts and especially East Boston residents for their patience as we get closer to completing this very important work.”
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular marks 50th anniversary of grand finale
BOSTON — Thursday night, for the 50th time, Boston's annual Fourth of July celebration will come to a crescendo of cannon fire, fireworks and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. The tradition began in 1974 when businessman David Mugar approached Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler with an idea to revitalize an annual July 4 concert that began in 1929. Their collaboration became one of America's most beloved Independence Day traditions, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
Sunny Wednesday, but cloudy approach for the 4th of July
It's another nice day for New England, with dry skies into Boston. This afternoon, high temperatures are in the upper 70s near the coast and will touch the upper 80s across the interior. Humidity will begin to increase Wednesday night and through much of Thursday, signaling a cloudier sky with the potential for rainfall.
Boston DA Kevin Hayden Hosts Basketball for Peace Event to Foster Community Ties with Local Youth and Police
Hoops, community engagement, and ice cream came together under the summer sun at District Attorney Kevin Hayden's annual Basketball for Peace event. Officers from the Boston Police Department's District C-6 and the Bureau of Community Engagement joined forces to provide a space for youth to showcase their basketball skills, according to the Boston Police Department News.
Steve's News of the Weird
Subway riders in Boston are playing their own game of “Where’s Waldo?”. Subway riders in Boston are playing their own game of “Where’s Waldo?” But instead of searching for a cartoon character with a red and white striped top, they’re on the lookout for subway trains with googly eye decals attached to the front. The head of transit service said the whimsical decals are attached to a handful of trains and meant to bring a smile to riders' faces.
Popular Everett Dog Park and Bar Opens New Location Outside Fenway
If you want to party with your dog this summer, Boston now has its first off-leash dog park and full-service bar open in the Fenway neighborhood. The popular Park-9 dog park/bar facility in Everett has expanded with a second pop-up location on Boylston Street this summer and Boston's dog owners seem thrilled.
Longtime Boston Tex-Mex restaurant shutting down after 35 ‘incredible’ years
A longtime Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of Boston is closing after more than three decades. Fajitas & ‘Ritas, located at 25 West St. in Boston, said on Facebook Tuesday that the restaurant’s last day of service will be on Saturday, July 13. “After 35 incredible years, Fajitas...
Unlicensed driver crashed through fence onto MBTA train tracks, police say
An unlicensed driver crashed through a fence and landed on MBTA train tracks causing trains to be delayed Tuesday, MBTA Transit Police said. Around 12:30 p.m., police said a driver crashed and landed on the train tracks at the Savin Hill station. Service was delayed due to the crash and transit police shared a video and photos of the car being towed off the train tracks. Damage could be seen on the side and front of the car, including a cracked windshield.
Planning on traveling out of Boston this 4th of July? Here's what to expect
We're in the thick of the holiday travel rush and that means highways are going to get busier than normal as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day. "We're expecting to potentially break records this holiday week," said Mark Schieldrop, a AAA Northeast spokesperson. AAA says more than 70 million...
Humidity, storm chances return to Boston for 4h of July
We're off to a nice, refreshing start to our Wednesday. In fact, we're expecting comfortable conditions for much of the day with high temperatures in the mid-80s. We'll see partly cloudy skies — a great day to head to the beach!. You'll notice a few changes into the Fourth...
Boston’s new planning department officially up and running
Boston’s new planning department is open for business, marking the first time in 70 years that the city has had a planning department. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of planning as a core function of city government in April. The planning department replaces several functions of the Boston...
BHS Baseball & Softball Enjoy Great 2024 Seasons
THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED TO BILL WALTON AND BILL RUSSELL. TWO GREAT CELTIC CHAMPIONS. SPEAKING OF CELTIC CHAMPIONS, YOUR BOSTON CELTICS ARE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONS. On May 27th, 2024, the sports world got news that a hero had passed of cancer at 71 years young. Bill Walton, who in his own right was an unbelievable athlete. An MVP, a sixth man of the year and a multi time champion with both the Portland Trail Blazers and my beloved (hopefully soon to be world champions), Boston Celtics. Walton’s post player profile wasn’t shabby by any means. A great scorer and an uncanny ability to be a significant playmaker from the block. Something that we’ve only seen a couple of times. Bill Russell before him, Hakeem Olajuwon at the same time as Walton and Nikola Jokic today.
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
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