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Gillette Stadium’s Biggest Crowd In Mass. History
Metallica recently rolled through Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and played two nights. The attendance was about 62,000 one of those nights. It wasn't Metallica with the record. It wasn't Taylor Swift. The hate she gets sometimes is unreal. Some really big stars have come to Massachusetts over the years...
Hurricane Helene relief efforts underway across Massachusetts
WEST BRIDGEWATER - From pallets of water to bales of hay and every single essential item in between, towns across Massachusetts are coming together by the trailer load to help families impacted by Hurricane Helene.Trailer filled with supplies"What we can do to help North Carolina, we're happy to do it," said West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Jonathan Kraven.In West Bridgewater, the police station garage has been turned into a local command center for items being donated by residents. Kraven said they've been coordinating with North Carolina Highway Patrols."The support that we've received has been amazing," said Kraven. "Our officers have been...
Painted crosswalks herald Worcester’s Italian American heritage parade
Red and green have now accompanied the white crosswalk stripes on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester in preparation for the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage parade on Sunday. Scheduled to start at noon, the parade will begin at Aitchison Street and marching down to Washington Square near Union station according to Maria Stella Fiore, the president of the parade committee.
Gov. Healey Signs Bill Expanding Access to Midwifery, Doula Services, and Birth Centers in Massachus
Governor Maura Healey has signed a new maternal health bill that aims to improve access to midwifery care, doula services, and birth centers across Massachusetts. The legislation, seen as a critical step toward addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for women of color, introduces a formal licensing process for certified professional midwives and mandates MassHealth to cover services provided by midwives and doulas.
Why a hurricane in N.C. is causing an IV fluid shortage in Mass. hospitals
There isn’t cause for panic yet, but concern is warranted. That’s the message so far from Massachusetts hospital systems confronted with potential intravenous fluid supply shortages brought on by Hurricane Helene impacts to western North Carolina. Rain and storm surge damage from the category 4 hurricane forced the...
Massachusetts residents continue to send supplies, help to North Carolina after Helene
BOSTON - After Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, Massachusetts groups are rallying to bring supplies and help to the region.On Saturday, a truck sent by the Townsend Fire-EMS Department loaded with diapers, hygiene products and nonperishable food reached North Carolina. The Townsend community donated the items for those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina.West Bridgewater police are also gathering supplies, filling one truck with food and water and starting on a second truck. Meanwhile, animals who need help will be grateful to Washburn Stables, which has filled two trucks with supplies for animals and people. On Saturday, the Southboro Senior Center...
Why Is This Popular Truck Illegal On New York Roads?
The state of Massachusetts recently revealed that they would begin to allow registration for a popular imported truck. What's bewildering for many local drivers is that these vehicles are still under strict regulation in New York. The vehicles in question have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while they...
Massachusetts traffic: State surveying statewide travel patterns to plan for the future
As Gov. Maura Healey's administration explores potential new transportation revenues, it has also launched a statewide travel study that it is billing as "the first comprehensive statewide data collection project in over 10 years." Massachusetts has become known in recent years for congested roads and public transit woes but both problems are in the public policy spotlight and continue to receive attention from elected officials. ...
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