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IRS commissioner on scams, social media, and his cat
The head of the Internal Revenue Service just wrapped up his first year with the agency and he is on the road. He recently made a stop at our NBC10 Boston studios. “I'm sitting here, getting the word out, as the IRS commissioner urging residents of Massachusetts and beyond to be wary, to be skeptical that scams are on the rise,” he said.
Massachusetts Gang Members’ Murder Plot Exposed by FBI Informant
In an astonishing turn of events, a murder-for-hire plot involving two Massachusetts gang members has been disrupted after the intended hitman turned into a federal informant. This gripping case involves Kareem Pires and Elijah Melton, two individuals with a detailed criminal background in gang-related activities. Conspiracy and Charges. Pires, who...
State awards Construct with $3.1 million grant for Cassilis Farm
Great Barrington — Construct Inc., the leading nonprofit provider of affordable housing and support services in the Southern Berkshires, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration’s 2024 Affordable Housing Development program. The state funds will help construct and subsidize 11 units at Cassilis Farm, a Gilded Age estate in New Marlborough, making them affordable to families and workers at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI).
Vegetarian Indian restaurant opens in former Pavilion Restaurant & Bar space in Framingham
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A brand new Indian restaurant has come to MetroWest, opening where a dining spot featuring global fare had been, and before that, another Indian restaurant. According to a source, Woodlands is now open in Framingham, taking over the former Pavilion Restaurant &...
Five-bedroom home in Weston sells for $3.7 million
A 6,117-square-foot house built in 2003 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 78 Merriam Street in Weston was sold on June 10, 2024, for $3,715,000, or $607 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 1.4-acre of land.
3 medical office buildings changing hands in 1 week
The outpatient care industry has been active in 2024 with practice closures, clinics changing hands and the development of new centers. Below are three recent medical office building transactions, as reported by Becker's since June 24:. 1. A medical office building in Livingston, N.J., was sold to a New York-based...
Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning in condo pool
ACTON, Mass. — A 19-year-old lifeguard is being commended for her quick action in saving a 5-year-old boy who sunk to the bottom of a pool at Massachusetts condominium. Alison Mammola was working as a lifeguard at the Bellows Farms condominium on Sunday, June 23, when a 5-year-old boy lost his flotation devices and sunk to the bottom of the 9-foot end of the pool.
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.
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