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‘A lifeline’: Cape Cod bridge project to create more than 9,000 jobs in Massachusetts, Healey says
Planned construction work to replace two aging bridges that connect to Cape Cod will create more than 9,000 “high-quality” jobs in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey and lawmakers gathered in Bourne to formally celebrate the nearly $1 billion in added federal funding for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. Work on the Bourne Bridge is slated to happen after the Sagamore. The recent announcement brings the total funding for the massive bridge project to $1.72 billion, in addition to $700 million in state funding, Healey said. The $993 million awarded to the state Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, Healey said.
Massachusetts State Police looking for 20-year-old accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old at party
NORTHBOROUGH – Authorities are searching for Erik Coelho Dos Santos, who has a warrant for his arrest for a charge of murder resulting from a shooting that occurred in Northborough on May 12, 2024, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Dos Santos, 20, with a...
Erving select board exploring cost-effective demolition for Paper Mill
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard discussed four potential plans for the partial demolition and restoration of the International Paper Mill property last week. The four options focus on keeping costs close to or under the $600,000 Site Readiness Grant from MassDevelopment and the Selectboard will continue their discussion at the next meeting with the Finance and Capital Planning Committees on July 22.
Sunderland contractor facing $30K fine after alleged asbestos violation
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Warner Bros. LLC, a Sunderland-based contractor is facing a nearly $30,000 fine after the state Department of Environmental Protection alleged the company potentially released asbestos fibers into the environment. The violation was discovered during an inspection of the construction on the UMass Clark Hill Steam Project on Clark Hill Road.
Karen Read’s Mansfield home for sale
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — The home of Karen Read is now for sale. who was tried for the murder of her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, was a former professor from Bentley College and was living in Mansfield at the time of O’Keefe’s death. Read’s trial...
Athol EDIC looking to build hotel, event space off Route 2
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Athol’s Economic Development and Industrial Corp., the EDIC, has issued a Request for Proposals for the development of a hotel and event space at the EDIC’s fifteen acre lot next to Exit 77 off of Route 2. The EDIC considers this hotel and event project to be a capstone on the development in the area, supporting the revitalization of tourism in the area.
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Beloved Northborough police dispatcher, 36, dies after seven-year battle with cancer
NORTHBOROUGH — Every morning, Northborough police dispatcher Amanda Stone would start her day by calling local seniors to check on them. But behind what was described as a "cheery voice," Stone, 36, was often working while having a chemotherapy pump attached to her body. Friday, she died after fighting cancer for seven years. "We...
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro police are investigating after someone was shot with a pellet gun while driving. Officers say the incident took place on Birge Street. That’s where they identified a juvenile to be involved. The driver ended up at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital but had to be airlifted...
NH Film Festival 2024 in Portsmouth sets dates, entry deadline is near
PORTSMOUTH — Four days of independent films, parties, comedy, panel discussions, and educational opportunities will once again descend arrive with the 22nd annual New Hampshire Film Festival on Oct. 17-20. Festival organizers are encouraging filmmakers to submit their films for consideration before the final Aug. 1, 2024 deadline. Submissions can be made through FilmFreeway at NHFilmFestival.com. Filmmakers compete to be among the more than 100 selected feature films, documentaries, and short films that will be screened at numerous Portsmouth locations.
Fat Hen Brewing Company coming to Exeter: A ‘perfect marriage of pies and pints’
EXETER — A new microbrewery offering “pies and pints” is opening in the space that once housed Charlie’s Ice Cream. Owners Steve Nametz and Steve and Doug Helferich have taken over the space at 150 Front St. to open Fat Hen Brewing Company next door to Enna Chocolate.
New hockey league presents big opportunity for New England high school girls
Briley Landsteiner was repeatedly told no. No matter her argument, talent or passion for the game, it seemed like an impossible task to find a high school girls hockey team she could compete on. After playing club hockey since she was seven years old, Landsteiner hoped to continue her career at a new level, but her school – Nashua High School South in New Hampshire – only had a boys’ squad.
Sixth Street neighbors fight Dover city councilor's 'attainable' housing plan
DOVER — City Councilor Fergus Cullen is defending his family’s proposal to build “attainable” housing units on a recently purchased Sixth Street residential site after abutting property owners criticized the project. The Cullens have proposed subdividing a parcel at 566 Sixth St. into two single-family residential lots, in addition to another lot to include a single-family residence and two duplex buildings. The family purchased the property at auction in late 2023 after the death of the home’s...
'The confidence to make it happen': Wicked Good Beans founder opens Winchendon coffee shop
When Heather Connor and her husband, Michael, began roasting coffee beans and selling them out of their Winchendon home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple had no idea that the venture would lead to the opening of a coffee shop downtown - Sippin' Serendipity Coffee and Cafe. But a phone call out of...
Vineyard Wind turbine blade damaged; fiberglass debris in water south of Nantucket
A turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm sustained damage Saturday, sending pieces of fiberglass into the water, the company said. Debris has been moving toward Nantucket from the location of the turbines, 15 miles southwest of the island and south of Martha’s Vineyard. The company said it is deploying two teams of four people to Nantucket to remove debris from this island’s south-facing beaches.
Here's what to consider if you want to open a community fridge in Gardner
In an attempt to help fight food insecurity private residents and organizations across the world have opened 24/7 community fridges but despite a perceived need, there is not one in the greater Gardner area. Two months ago, Kimberly Blake attempted to open a community pantry, which is similar to a...
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