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MCI Concord now officially closed
MILFORD, Mass. (WWLP)– The state’s oldest medium-security men’s correctional facility has now closed. The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) has announced that housing operations at MCI-Concord have ceased. The closing is expected to save the state nearly $16 million. Built in 1878, the state made the decision...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War.The latest evidence of that firefight is five musket balls dug up last year near the North Bridge site in the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord. Early analysis of the balls — gray with sizes ranging from a pea to a marble — indicates colonial militia members fired them at British forces on April 19, 1775. “As soon as they pulled one of them out...
Massachusetts' Littlest Garbage Man Makes His Rounds Thanks To Make-A-Wish
For four-year-old Alan, there was always something special about the garbage trucks that came through his Ashland neighborhood each week. He fell in love with the big green machines and wanted to be like the men and women who drove them. He even dressed up as a garbage man for Halloween one ye…
Lender sues Boston, tow company and RMV for the way a seized car it was still owed payments on was sold off
An Illinois lender yesterday sued the city of Boston, a Charlestown towing company and the Registry of Motor Vehicles over the way Boston lets tow companies not just seize cars on the order of Boston Police but sell them off without giving lenders the chance to get the car back first, which it charges is a violation of several of its constitutional rights.
The Best School In Massachusetts Is The Oldest In America
Before you know it, class will be back in session. As you know anything Classic or Historical you will usually find here in the Baystate. We have the oldest bars, oldest restaurants, and even the oldest houses. We do have some rather historic schools as well that are ether torn...
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
Natick warns that West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes; spraying planned
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed town officials that West Nile Virus has been detected in a collection of mosquitoes in Natick in the Route 135/ Union St. to Woodland St. area of town and that the risk level remains at low. No humans have tested positive for the virus in Massachusetts to date.
Former campaign manager expects 'more emboldened, more fired up' Trump at convention
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's first campaign manager responded to an assassination attempt against the former president ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Corey Lewandowski, originally from Lowell, Massachusetts, served as the first campaign manager of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He now works as an adviser for the RNC.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
5 Boston Bars to Go to First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Swim Program
The first few weekends of the Sudbury Resident Swim program have been very successful (and very hot)! It has been a pleasure to have so many visitors! In order to perform some pond maintenance and to give our staff a well-deserved break, the pond will be closed the weekend of July 20-21.
Heat emergency declared in Boston starting Monday
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a heat emergency in the city starting tomorrow, July 15, through Wednesday, July 17, due to anticipated extreme weather. Temperatures are expected to soar into the high 90s, with the heat index reaching over 100 degrees. This declaration comes as the city faces its threshold of two or more days with a 95-degree heat index. The extreme temperatures significantly increases risk of heat-related illnesses.
Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
No drought yet, but dry conditions developing across New England
It has really been feast or famine, but also too much of a good thing as we track rainfall across New England this summer. Depends on where you live. The stretch of intense heat combined with our highest sun angle of the year, has allowed for maximum evaporation lately. Soil moisture has decreased overall across some areas in the northeast over the last few weeks. Many of the days in a week’s time will bring in rain due to isolated thunderstorms. While one town gets 2 inches of rain, another gets zero.
Nuisance algae to be treated at some Westford beaches next week
WESTFORD — You may want to double-check your calendar for vacationers looking to escape the heat for a day at the lake next week. Nabnasset Lake and Long Sought For Pond will be treated for nuisance algae later this month. The town of Westford has posted disclaimers highlighting the dates and when the waters will be safe for swimming.
Local school district makes history with its 'remarkable' new building: 'This project sets a new standard'
The school opened in 2022, and after less than two years, it's already surpassed its goals. An elementary school in the Greater Boston area is running entirely on renewable energy. According to Renewable Energy Magazine, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District partnered with Eversource, a utility company, to build an elementary...
Fireworks Delight Thousands at Glendale Park as Everett Celebrates Independence Day
On Sunday, July 14, the City of Everett hosted its annual Independence Day Celebration at Glendale Park. The event, which was rescheduled from the original date of June 30 due to the forecasted weather conditions not meeting the safety parameters of the fireworks company, still brought thousands together to celebrate.
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