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Mass. nonprofit celebrates all 351 towns and cities, and works to serve the community
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Maury Ringel is a semi-retired lawyer who spent a year photographing all 351 town and city halls in Massachusetts. The fruit of his effort is printed inMassachusetts: A Pictorial Celebration of its 351 City and Town Halls published in partnership with KP|LAW and with profits donated to Project 351 a not-for-profit dedicated to building the leaders of tomorrow through community and service projects.
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Town Volunteer: Conservation Commission Alternate position needed
The Holliston Conservation Commission, a seven-member volunteer board, currently has two openings for an up to 3-year term for voting alternates. These alternates support the Conservation Commission by enabling the Commission to meet more frequently to avoid issues resulting from a lack of quorum. If you are a Holliston resident with an interest in wetland and conservation issues, and would like to serve your Town on a volunteer board, then the Commission encourages you to apply for this position. No experience is necessary, however, experience in a field such as science, engineering, or regulatory matters is helpful.
Vacancy Notice: Council on Aging
The Town Manager is seeking two (2) qualified individuals interested in serving on the Council on Aging (COA) to fill two vacant terms. One term expires on June 30, 2025, and the other term expires on June 30, 2027. The Council on Aging consists of seven (7) volunteer members appointed...
IPG Photonics CTO Retires: People in the News: 8/21/24
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 21, 2024 — Alexander Ovtchinnikov, CTO and senior vice president of fiber laser technology company IPG Photonics, will retire from the company effective Sept. 15. Ovtchinnikov will remain with the company as a consultant per an agreement with the company, which will run Sept. 16 to March 31, 2025.
'Deafening' night-time construction noise at Sainsbury's plaguing residents' lives
Residents are locked in a bitter row with their local Sainsbury's supermarket over "deafening" night-time construction work which is making their lives hell. People living in Blackpole, Worcester, say they haven't slept for a week because of continuous loud drilling noises and banging coming from the store. Julia Gibbs said the "horrific" situation has led to her family suffering from migraines and she's nearly called in sick for work due to a lack of sleep. The store is undergoing a range of changes but tired neighbours have described the noise from heavy machinery as "excessive drilling" and "sounding like a bomb". Sainsbury's says it has been carrying out the work between 8pm and 5.30am in a bid to "avoid disruption" to its customers.
Former flight attendant honors fallen coworkers with 200-mile 9/11 remembrance trek
HOLLISTON, Mass. - A retired flight attendant is walking from Boston to New York City in an effort to bring more recognition to the men and women of four flight crews who lost their lives on Sept. 11. What You Need To Know. Retired flight attendant Paul "Paulie" Veneto is...
Mass. serial rapist wheeled into Los Angeles courtroom after days of delays
Stephen Paul Gale, the man wanted for multiple rapes in Framingham decades ago, appeared in a California courtroom on a gurney after more than 30 years on the run. Gale, who evaded capture for decades, is currently facing different charges in California as he answers for his long history of alleged crimes.
Amidst A ‘Crisis’ of Violent Crashes, Worcester City Council Slow-Walks Action for Safer Speed Limits
In spite of a rash of serious crashes that have killed and maimed dozens of victims across Worcester this year, a proposal to reduce the city's speed limits has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo in the City Council's Traffic and Parking committee since December. Worcester drivers have killed one 13-year-old...
Man suspected in 1989 Framingham rapes held on $2 million bail in Los Angeles
The man accused of raping two female workers at a Framingham store in 1989 was held on two million dollars bail in California on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Franklin Food Pantry Allocated $50,000 in Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget
By MyFM’s Marissa Santos – The Franklin Food Pantry, a private, nonprofit organization offering supplemental food assistance, was granted $50,000 in the Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. State Representative Jeffrey Roy spearheaded the funding, which will support enhanced client programs including in person shopping, the Franklin Public Schools Weekend Backpack program, food delivery for homebound clients, and The Pantry’s building upkeep and maintenance. This is the fourth consecutive year that Representative Roy, a champion in ending hunger, has secured funding for The Pantry from the state.
American Rescue Plan grants pump nearly $3 million into Worcester cultural organizations
WORCESTER — Worcester cultural organizations are set to receive nearly $3 million from American Rescue Plan Act grant awards from the Cultural Organization Grant Program, according to information provided by the City Manager's office. The organizations include mainstays such as the EcoTarium, the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Mechanics Hall, Worcester art Museum and the Mass Symphony Orchestra/Tuckerman Hall, all of which were awarded $125,000. ...
City of Boston to Honor New Edition on September 6th + 7th
BOSTON – Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of events celebrating Boston R&B group New Edition. The City of Boston will honor the legendary group—founded in Roxbury in 1978—and their profound impact on both the community and music industry on Sept. 6 and 7.
Greater Boston was apparently inundated with swarms of flying ants on Monday
Reports from across the city flooded social media of the bizarre sightings. Residents of Boston were caught in a mating frenzy of flying ants on Monday night. On social media, people posted accounts of cars covered in bugs, getting caught in their hair, going up their noses, and getting caught in their dogs’ fur.
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