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New Marshall Simonds Principal Values Belonging, Sense of Team
There’s a new school administrator in town, and he’s ready to hit the ground running. Tim McMahon took the reins from six-year Marshall Simonds Middle School principal, Cari Perchase, following her departure to another district this July. A Burlington resident and educator of 22 years, Tim comes to Marshall Simonds with experience as a middle and high school teacher and, most recently, principal of North Middlesex Regional High School.
FEATURE: Navs' Will Jones Enters All-Star Break Among NECBL's Best
Before each start, North Shore Navigators pitcher Will Jones does his best to follow the same routine. It starts by sleeping in as late as possible and then eating a meal high in protein and carbohydrates, according to Jones. From there, Jones said he likes to take some time to...
Former Boston Celtics starter poised to be traded by new team in next seven months
Former Boston Celtics starter Robert Williams III is projected to be traded by Blazer's Edge's Adrian Bernecich sometime in the next seven months due to the presence of Deandre Ayton and first-round pick Donovan Clingan ahead of him on the depth chart. "The Blazers probably look to start Ayton with...
Photos: Kids (old and young) out to touch trucks
BOXFORD — It was a tri-town affair as three towns pitched in to hold a giant Touch-a-Truck event Saturday. Held on a hot morning in the Masconomet High School parking lot, kids of all ages clambered in and out of emergency vehicles, DPW trucks and landscaping equipment. Everything from...
Six displaced by Hyde Park house fire
The Boston Fire Department reports six people were displaced by a fire at 14 Ellis St. in Hyde Park called in shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Saturday. The fire, which raced through the second floor and attic, caused no injuries, the department reports.
Grumpy Old Men back on ICAM
Grumpy Old Men are at it again. A new episode, this time featuring French cuisine, will air on Ipswich Community Access Media (ICAM). ICAM channels are Comcast 9 and Verizon 33. The show will air on Sundays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. ICAM...
La Festa Baseball Exchange Going Strong After 33 Years
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The La Festa Baseball Exchange each summer unites two ends of the commonwealth ... and generations of baseball families. On Saturday, the latter was on full display before North Adams hosted the North End Dodgers at Joe Wolfe Field. North Adams head coach John Marlowe made...
2-time All-Star slugger says Red Sox lowballed him in free agency
The Boston Red Sox might like to have one free-agent negotiation back. Speaking this week amid a weekend series against the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernandez spoke about how he ended up with the Dodgers over the Red Sox, whom he was also in talks with during the winter. Hernandez said that... The post 2-time All-Star slugger says Red Sox lowballed him in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Red Sox get unexpected injury news that could dramatically change season
Just as the 2024 season was getting underway, the Boston Red Sox suffered a significant blow to their postseason hopes. During a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on April 5, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story made a diving attempt to corral Mike Trout's ground ball in the bottom of the fourth inning.
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 611 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 4,278-square-foot home on 11th Street in Lowell that sold for $811,000. Acton.
100 Things To Do In Tewksbury This Week (July 22, 2024-July 28, 2024)
TEWKSBURY, MA — Below is a list of 100 things to do in Tewksbury this week…. SPOTLIGHT: Library’s Summer Outdoor Concert Series — Johnny Cash Tribute Band. The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) continues its summer outdoor concert series this Monday, July 22, 2024, from 6:30pm to 8pm, on its back lawn. The area’s premiere Johnny Cash tribute band, Counterfeit Cash, will perform the songs which “The Man In Black” made famous, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “Hurt,” “Big River,” and many more. Bring your own chair. No registration required. Free. [Details]
Saturday's local roundup, results: Hudson Legion completes shutout sweep
Hudson 1, Milford 0: Connor Madden fired a two-hitter and struck out six as host Post 100 completed a shutout sweep of second-seeded Post 59 and advanced to the final series. Chase Donahue's RBI single in the first inning accounted for the scoring. Marshall Kehlhen singled, stole second base and took third on a fly ball by Bobby Long (2 hits) for Hudson, which routed Milford, 14-0, on Friday.
Fire reported at Avon recycling center
Firefighters battled a blaze in a waste management building in Avon, Massachusetts, on Monday morning. The fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. in a commercial building on 40 Ledin Drive, according to the Avon Fire Department. That is the listed address for the Avon Spiegel Recycling Center, operated by Waste Management.
Bidders for Newbury's iconic 'Pink House' have 2 chances to inspect property before auction
NEWBURY, Mass. — Registered bidders for the iconic "Pink House" of Newbury, Massachusetts, which is being auctioned for off-site removal, will have two chances to inspect the structure, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Monday. The two-story, three-bedroom structure was built in 1925 and has an unfinished basement and...
Capstone Communities Announces Refinancing of Station Lofts in Brockton
ROCKTON – Capstone Communities LLC announced the refinancing of its property Station Lofts, a 25-unit mixed-income apartment community in Brockton, MA. With this refinancing, Capstone secured $150,000 that will be used to make on-site capital improvements to the exterior and interior of the property. Capstone’s continued investment in Station Lofts underscores its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable housing options in Brockton that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the community.
The Former CEO of Vice Media Lists a Sprawling Nantucket Compound for $14.5 Million
The island of Nantucket off the scenic coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, known for its fabulous seafood served in quaint eateries, pristine beaches, and historic shingle-sided homes, has been a popular summer escape since the 1950s. Now, just in time to enjoy the remainder of the summer, you can snag a stunning shingle-style property that exudes quintessential New England charm.Orlando Bloom Painted This L.A. Mansion Black. Now It Can Be Yours for $5 Million. Listed for $15.25 million, this property on Nonantum Avenue, lined with multimillion-dollar estates, just hit the market. The sellers are Nancy Dubuc, who served five years as the CEO of Vice Media,...
Brockton Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect in Custody as Massachusetts State and Local Police Investigate
BROCKTON - A stabbing in the city of Brockton has left one man dead, and another in custody, with Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police launching a full-scale investigation into the incident. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz announced the fatal occurrence following the events that unfolded the evening prior.
Wayland Weston Rowing Says “So Long” to 9-Year Director Mike Baker
Like many of the rowers he has coached over the last 9 years, Wayland Weston Rowing Association’s Program Director Mike Baker is going to college. An email sent yesterday to friends of WWRA said that in late August Mike will be leaving WWRA to take on the role of Boatman at MIT Crew. In case you are not a rower, the Owl assures you that Boatman is a critical role on any crew team, overseeing boathouse operations for all of college’s rowing teams. I can still remember Dave, the Boatman at Wellesley Crew, without whom our team would have been a jumbled mass of boats, oars and trailers.
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