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Bridgeport students build plane in class
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Recent Bridgeport high school graduates looked to the skies on Monday for their own creation — an airplane they spent three years building. The Bassick High School students made the plane in their shop class. Monday, they watched as it took off from Sikorsky Memorial Airport. “I’m dyslexic, so I didn’t […]
Chicopee market taking precautions amid deli meat listeria outbreak
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A warning has gone out across the country about a deadly listeria outbreak tied to deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation after at least two people have died and more than two dozen others seriously sickened. “I’m glad it’s...
Rhode Island hospital recognized as Level 1 pediatric surgery center
Providence, R.I.-based Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, reported by Providence Business News on July 21. The designation is an ACS’s highest award for quality of care. Hasbro is the only surgery center in Rhode...
NorthBridge Secures $28M to Acquire Boston-Area Industrial Portfolio
JLL Capital Markets recently secured $27.8 million in financing for a four-building industrial portfolio totaling more than 300,000 square feet across the Greater Boston MSA. A team led by managing director Andrew Gray and director Ryan Parker represented NorthBridge Partners and arranged non-recourse acquisition financing through Bristol County Savings Bank.
Troop 382 Builds New Footbridge for Westborough’s Sandra Pond
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Boy Scout Troop 382 has helped the Westborough Department of Public Works and Conservation Land Trust build a new footbridge over the Sandra Pond spillway. A spokesman for the Land Trust’s Stewardship Committee tells the Community Advocates the 24-foot-long footbridge is a great example of community collaboration. Officials say the goal is to keep hikers and fishermen from crossing the spillway and causing more damage to it. The DPW is next planning to build a path on both sides of the bridge.
Whalen: Town Residents Couldn’t Afford New Fire Station
Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen believes a tax increase to pay for a new fire station for the South End of town would have been too much of a burden on residents. Last October, the Select Board voted against placing an article on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Chair Michael Healy, Pam Pozzi, and Justin Sullivan all voted no, while Chris Zorra and Michelle Hines voted in favor.
Mayor of Milford proposes a stop to new smoke shops
The mayor of Milford is working on a proposal that would stop new smoke shops from opening in the city. Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio said the conversation of limiting smoke stops began after hearing concerns from residents of there being too many in the city. “This has been happening over...
Upton Invites Community to Send-Off for Retiring Police Chief Michael Bradley
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Retiring Upton Police Chief Michael Bradley is getting a send-off from the Town and you are invited. Bradley announced last month he would be leaving after 30 years with the Town to take on the role of Executive Director for the Massachusetts Chief of Police Association. His last official day is August 16 and on that day the Town is inviting the community to attend a reception in his honor at the Community Center. It will be held from Noon-2pm that day. They ask that you RSVP to: [email protected].
Worcester Police Arrest Argenis Cordova for Drug Distribution and Unlicensed Firearm Possession
In the early hours of Saturday, July 20, a Worcester Police officer on routine patrol near 800 Main St. reportedly saw a man involved in what appeared to be a drug deal. According to official police reports, the officer observed the individual handing an item to a female, who was soon stopped and found in possession of what appeared to be crack cocaine.
Ansonia Schedules Public Hearing To Dissolve WPCA Board, Publishes “Transition Plan” For Aquarion Sale
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Aldermen has scheduled a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday (July 24) to dissolve the city’s Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). The proposal includes the repeal of a city ordinance establishing the WPCA, and the passage of a replacement ordinance which grants the Board of Aldermen all the powers and responsibilities the WPCA previously held. Click here and scroll to page 2 to view the proposal in full.
Attleboro man's body recovered from Worcester County pond
An Attleboro man died in an incident involving a personal watercraft on a pond in Worcester County. Rutland police said first responders were called to Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday afternoon for a report that a watercraft overturned and the operator failed to surface. "Witnesses reported that the individual appeared...
Three dangerous bear incidents have people on high alert
CHESHIRE, CT (WFSB) - We keep spotting them in our trash cans, bird feeders and dumpsters. Bears continue moving closer to humans. But now it’s on another level, destroying a car and even biting someone. A woman named Margie was bit in a Cheshire neighborhood over the weekend. She...
Masuk Class President Ariq Rahman goes to Washington
Ariq Rahman, a rising senior and class president at Masuk High School, recently won an election to serve as Connecticut’s lieutenant governor and, rather than resting on his laurels, the ambitious young politician traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is now seeking to expand his influence at the federal level.
Atty. Gen. Tong sues SunRun, Bright Planet and Elevate for ‘deceptive, unlawful solar panel sales tactics’
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit on Friday against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. In a release, Tong accuses the companies and individuals named in the lawsuit of deceptive,...
Connecticut Children’s announces $2 million funding opportunity to reduce violence
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts. According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies...
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