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New state law’s impact on Hull’s accessory dwelling unit bylaw remains unclear
“In some ways this legislation overrules [our bylaw],” Director of Community Development and Planning Chris DiIorio said, noting that it has not yet been approved by the Attorney General’s office as required in order to enact zoning bylaw amendments. “I’m not sure whether they will kick it back because it’s not in line with the new state law.”
Crowley Starts Salem Wind Port Project as Massachusetts Expands Wind Ports
Massachusetts is pushing forward with plans to expand its wind port capacities both to support the state's renewable energy plans as well as to make the state a homeport for regional wind energy projects. Efforts kicked off in Salem led by Crowley Wind Services to develop the state’s second dedicated wind port while yesterday MassCEC, the state's clean energy agency, announced plans to expand the current wind port facilities in New Bedford.
How you can protect yourself after Social Security data breach
BOSTON - A new lawsuit claims that hackers stole every person's Social Security number. Although authorities haven't confirmed the extent of the data breach yet, consumers may want to protect themselves.The lawsuit, which claims billions of Social Security numbers were made public, was filed in Florida, according to reporting by Bloomberg Law. The data, including addresses, was stolen from background check company National Public Data in April. What happened?"It's just something they want to do to wreak havoc," said retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindafer. According to reporting, the hacker group allegedly responsible calls itself USDoD."Obviously, people think of that being the...
"Bad Breath Rapist" gets 18 to 20 years in Quincy rape
DEDHAM - After nearly two decades as a fugitive from justice following his conviction for aggravated rape, a former Massachusetts man was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in state prison.Fled Massachusetts after rape convictionTuen Lee, 55, was back in the same Dedham courtroom where he stood trial for the kidnapping and brutal rape of a co-worker back in February 2007. But he fled Massachusetts before the jury handed down its verdict and Thursday offered an apology."I'm so sorry for everybody, I hope God forgive me for everything I did," said Lee.A tip led investigators to northern California in May...
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Dover
The cause of a motorcycle crash in Dover Wednesday night is under investigation. State troopers responded to the scene near exit seven on the Spaulding Turnpike around 8:45 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated 20-year-old Yorky Acosta of Chicopee, Massachusetts, was traveling south when he lost control of the motorcycle on...
Heath Agricultural Fair returns for its 106th year!
(MASS APPEAL) – You can step back in time and experience an authentic fair with agriculture at its core at the 106th Heath Fair! People say it’s what hasn’t changed about the Heath Fair that makes the fair so special. Jessica O’Neill, the Heath Fair President, along with Sheila and Maeven Litchfield with the Heath Fair, share everything you can expect starting this Friday.
Deals, buyers outlined for five Steward hospitals
BOSTON — "Enough is enough," Gov. Maura Healey declared Friday as she announced that all the bankrupt Steward Health Care hospitals still up for sale have new owners lined up and that the state is going to assist in the transitions with financing and, in one case, the use of its property-taking powers. The governor said deals in principle have been struck to transition four Steward hospitals on five campuses to new owners: Lawrence General Hospital will...
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Mass. State Lottery winner: First $1 million prize claimed in crossword game
The first $1 million prize from a new crossword-style scratch ticket game by the Massachusetts State Lottery was claimed on Wednesday. The prize was from “$2,000,000 50X Cashword 2024,” which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 25. This was the first $1 million...
Mass. Land Law Could Prevent You From Making Big Money
Gold, silver, and other precious metals are the topic of conversation in some Massachusetts households as inflation continues to rise and the value of the dollar goes down. Buying gold and silver has forever been considered a solid value. Massachusetts has not been known to be gold rich, but if...
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...
Poor air quality forecast for Central Mass. due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Seeing a bit of a haze out there this morning?🧐This is from wildfire smoke aloft moving in from Canada.This will likely continue through Friday as well. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/gcIkBiVTKv— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 15, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency says that Central and Western Massachusetts are expected to experience poor air quality on Friday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec and Western Canada. ...
Auditions Announced for “Phoenix in the Holy Land”
August 18 auditions for Phoenix in the Holy Land, a play by JuPong Lin and directed by Ash Governman with performances on Oct. 12 &13 at CitySpace ( 43 Main St, Easthampton, MA) in the Pay It Forward Series. $100 honorarium for actors. Learn more and sign up for auditions.
Eversource to conduct helicopter inspections of transmission lines
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Eversource will be performing helicopter patrols of the western Massachusetts transmission lines from Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23, with a rain date of August 26. The purpose of the flyover is to patrol the transmission lines looking for vegetation issues. Towns to be...
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