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Lynn group spruces up an entryway into the city
Emily RosenbergLYNN — The newly formed Floating Bridge Pond Association hosted its first major clean-up of the pond near Victory Road and Western Ave on Saturday. Ward 2 Councilor Obed Matul said keeping the pond and the entrance to Lynn from Salem clean was one of the points he emphasized while running for councilor, and he […] The post Lynn group spruces up an entryway into the city appeared first on Itemlive.
Lynn Ferry service extended through Nov. 29
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Rider demand has brought the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to extend the Lynn Ferry service through Nov. 29, beyond its typical seasonal schedule. The Ferry operates off of Blossom St. Pier and docks at Long Wharf, Boston, near Christopher Columbus Park. Schedules can be found at the MBTA website, mbta.com/ferry. In a statement, […] The post Lynn Ferry service extended through Nov. 29 appeared first on Itemlive.
Lynnfield's haunted house operator has a whole new frightfest — and it's massive
Tucked behind Hood Park's office buildings is a minefield of jump scares, skeletons and monsters.Wicked Haunt Fest, a spooky extravaganza, opened last weekend in Charlestown — and what a thrill.The intrigue: Carl Rugato, the mastermind behind the famous haunted mansion in Lynnfield, has brought his vision of a Halloween-themed festival to one of Boston's few open lots."I've been thinking about this my whole life," he told Axios."My ultimate goal is just to entertain and entertain every different type of [person]."Zoom in: The fest has three "haunts." There are jump scares and screams, but no gore.One is based on ancient Egypt,...
First apartment complex at Suffolk Downs opens
Amaya offers 475 units, from studios to two-bedroom apartments, starting at $2,280 a month. Amaya, the first residential building at the repurposed Suffolk Downs racetrack, is ready to welcome residents. Humans, not horses. After horse racing ended in 2019, HYM Investment Group, in partnership with National Real Estate Advisors, Cathexis,...
Wickedly large Halloween festival opens in Boston for the first time
Boston’s first-ever, large-scale Halloween festival — featuring three haunted houses, an Oktoberfest-style beer garden and family-friendly fall activities — is open. Wicked Haunt Fest, located at Hood Park in Charlestown, opened on Friday and will run until Nov. 3. Spanning two acres, the immersive Halloween experience features...
Topsfield Fair celebrates 206th year with food, animals, giant pumpkins
TOPSFIELD - For 206 years and counting, the Topsfield Fair has been an iconic October event in Massachusetts."It's the grandaddy, it's Americana. It's mom and apple pie. It's everything that America, the true essence of what America is," Topsfield Fair worker E.J. Deen said.This year the fair is ready to welcome people to the fairground in droves with their rides, food, and games offerings. The fair also boasts dozens of farm animals from cows to fluffy bunnies and pigs."As you can see they're snoozing at the moment but then when they get zipping around, and they're just fun they are...
This technology could keep students safer, but state law stands in the way
Over five weeks last year, about 860 drivers sped around Peabody school buses when their red stop signs were extended, signaling students may be crossing the street. How did city officials know? They had placed cameras on 10 buses, which recorded as hurried motorists illegally drove around the halted vehicles.
Small Massachusetts Spot Lands On “25 Best Places To Live In U.S.”
Massachusetts is a great state which features many beautiful cities that one would be happy to call home. If you had to guess, what city in the Commonwealth would be ranked overall the best to live in?. I'm happy to report that, according to a recent study, the best city...
Steve Connolly is the winner of the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
It’s official: Steve Connolly is your winner of the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair. Connolly certainly isn’t a spring chicken, winning for the 4th time, becoming “the winningest grower in the history of the competition.” Connolly previously won in 2016, 2010, and 2000. The pumpkin, otherwise known as a gourd, came in at a whopping 2,211 pounds, which is extremely impressive. The largest pumpkin came back in 2022 when Jamie Graham, of Tyngsboro, came in with a 2,480-pound gourd. The ginormous pumpkin will be on display for all to see in a very specifically designed case within the fruits and vegetable building at the fair until October 14.
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