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Residents have chance to speak on rent increase at Leisure Woods Estates in upcoming meeting
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Mobile Rent Control Board meeting has continued their June 11th meeting to July 16th so residents may have a chance to speak after hearing the owners of Leisure Woods Estates is seeking a 43% increase on monthly lot fees. This increase comes sixteen months after the last increase and before that, rent control kept the fee unchanged for ten years.
Speed radars make an immediate impact in Northfield
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Northfield residents have noticed an immediate effect of the new speed radar signs placed on Maple, Gulf, Warwick, and Mt. Hermon roads. The police department is awaiting approval from MassDOT to install radars on Main Street and Millers Falls Road and in the meantime they are studying traffic patterns on those streets.
Despite Signing the Biggest Contract In NBA History, Jayson Tatum’s Mom Won’t Allow Him to Spend His Celtics Money, ‘Everything Goes Through Her’
At 26, Jayson Tatum became the highest-paid player in NBA history when he signed a five-year, $314 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics in […] Despite Signing the Biggest Contract In NBA History, Jayson Tatum’s Mom Won’t Allow Him to Spend His Celtics Money, ‘Everything Goes Through Her’
Minor injuries result from two Warwick accidents
WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday, a vehicle struck a utility pole on Orange Road in Warwick. Minor injuries were reported on the scene in addition to the utility pole damage. Also in Warwick, a single vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday near the Orange town line. The...
Fireworks illuminate the skies throughout the US as Americans brave scorching temperatures to mark July Fourth
Millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day amidst sweltering heat warnings on Thursday. They headed to beaches and joined large crowds for July Fourth parades, cookouts, and the dazzling fireworks displays that lit up the evening sky. In Washington, vibrant bursts of light brightened the National Mall at night. The Boston...
New Stores Open at Lynnfield’s MarketStreet this Summer
Lynnfield’s MarketStreet shopping center is welcoming four new stores this summer: furniture brand Lovesac, woman’s fashion retailer Anthropologie, California-inspired clothing company Marine Layer, and popular jewelry line gorjana are all new additions this season. “This summer’s lineup of store openings is an exciting update to MarketStreet’s ever-growing mix...
Two accidents on Templeton Road in Athol Tuesday
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two individuals were transported to Athol Hospital Tuesday after two separate accidents occurred on Templeton Road in Athol. In the first accident, a vehicle crossed lanes and struck another vehicle, while a third vehicle collided with them leaving one passenger injured. The traffic resulting from the accident caused another accident when a vehicle attempted to turn around and was struck by a motorcyclist, who sustained injuries.
'Smiling, furry men.' Bear Week in Provincetown brings huge wave of vacationers
Provincetown is preparing to welcome an invasion for Bear Week, running from July 13-20. “Bear Week in Provincetown remains the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ bears in the world. On July 13, tens of thousands of smiling, furry men will roll their luggage down Commercial Street to fill our guesthouses, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs for one of Ptown’s most sought-after vacation experiences,” emailed Trevor Pittinger executive director of the Provincetown Business Guild. ...
Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
WORCESTER — A 13-year-old girl lost her life last week after a Honda Acura hit her while she was walking across Belmont Street, renewing concerns over pedestrian safety on a stretch of road near UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus. The section of the road, a part of state Route 9, lacks...
Ashburnham couple begin rebuilding process after devastating barn fire: what's the plan
Seven weeks after a devastating barn fire, the owners of Amadon Farm in Ashburnham are looking toward the future and thanking the community for their support. An early-morning, three-alarm blaze on May 16 destroyed the structure on the Old Gardner Road farm that Kendall and Kayla Amadon purchased four years ago. The 10 horses housed in the barn, which doubled as a garage, were able to escape the 36-foot-by-36-foot barn, but several chickens were unable to get...
A day at the beach in Hull for kids whose lives aren't always one
HULL – Children playing in the water on a beautiful summer morning on the A Street end of Nantasket Beach is a sweet but not unusual thing to see on a Monday morning. Walking along the sand towards the sound of their splashing and excited voices, it's hard not to notice that those in the water are surfing with varying degrees of success. The few kids who were on land wore wetsuits.
Gill, MA Pursuing New Composting Program
A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out. A “composting coop” will be located near the electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Riverside Municipal Building on Route 2. Residents who wish to use the site to drop off 5-gallon pails of food waste can sign up to receive a padlock code to access the enclosure once sign-up becomes available. The placement of the composting coop away from homes, with wood shavings placed on the ground, is designed to alleviate odor from the food waste.
Bartender, teacher, police officer: Michael Aw brings unique experience to Framingham CC
He was upfront with his concern. The man who started with a single weekly shift as a bartender at Framingham Country Club 15 years ago was eventually recommended for a promotion. “I was very honest with them and said I don’t know enough about golf,” Michael Aw warned. “I would...
Photos: Thousands gather to light up sky over Albermarle for Fourth
The United States turned 248 years old Thursday, and Newton celebrated her birthday with a carnival, a kids’ festival and fireworks. The beautiful summer weather brought thousands of people to Albemarle Field to sit, enjoy some music, eat some food and enjoy the loud, lit-up night sky over Newton.
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
Fans pack Polar Park for Fourth of July festivities
WORCESTER -- It was a packed house at Polar Park on Thursday night, as almost nine and a half thousand fans filled the seats, the berm and every spot in between for the Fourth of July celebration. Although the game on the field wasn’t much to cheer about, but the place was still packed for fireworks as the crowd celebrated the nation’s birthday.
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