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Milford Awaits Potential Boost in School Funding from State Budget
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford could potentially get more money for schools in the recently signed state budget. While it still has to be approved by the governor, Patch reports the $58 billion state budget includes an additional $2 million over last year’s budget for Milford’s education funding. There is also reportedly some money for upgrades to the Fino Field athletic complex, the sprinkler system at Town Hall and the Mass Central Rail Trail as well as a new staffer to add some services for Chris’ Corner Recovery Resource Center.
Milford Regional Medical Center Awards Scholarships to Five High School Volunteers
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Five high school volunteers have received scholarships from Milford Regional Medical Center. MRMC says a total of $4500 went to the five who plan to pursue careers in healthcare. Nicolas Araujo of Franklin, Kaylee Chen of Grafton and Katrina Gagnon of Hopedale received $1,000 from the MRMC Auxiliary and Jeri Adiletto of Franklin, Elsiana Aires of Westborough and Jessica Lutton of Uxbridge each received $500 from the Perry Memorial Volunteer Scholarship named for longtime volunteers Bill and Anne Perry.
ASCs fight for leverage with payers
ASCs in many markets are struggling for leverage with payers, up against massive hospital systems and sparse cost information from the insurance companies. For Greg DeConciliis, administrator of Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites and president of Massachusetts' ASC association, because there's no threat to go out of network with the payers in his market, his team often has "no leverage" with payer contracts.
Gov. Healey signs ghost gun law, says it ‘will save lives’
Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed “a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces,” Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. The bill (H 4885) passed the House and Senate last week after months of closed-door talks between the branches. A handful of Democrats joined all Republicans in opposition to the final version of the bill. Healey signed the bill in full, approving new strategies for combating so-called ghost guns, expanding the law that allows a court to take guns away from someone considered a threat to themselves or others, and adding schools, polling places and government buildings to the list of areas where state law forbids people from carrying firearms. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
Massachusetts 'meth and fentanyl kingpin' busted after illegal pill recipes found in his trash
The alleged kingpin of a Massachusetts meth and fentanyl empire with alleged ties to China was busted last week, hampering what was described as a "sprawling" operation involving the production and distribution of millions of counterfeit pills. Schuyler Oppenheimer, who reportedly used the alias "Michael Sylvain" when dealing with his...
Police investigate home overnight in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — Police were on scene this morning on Forest View Drive in Cumberland. ABC 6 news crews were on scene and observed officials searching a home, and putting a man in ambulance. Details remain limited at this time. ABC 6 has reached out for more information...
Farmers markets would welcome brewers: Seasonal markets in reach for craft breweries
At the Grafton Farmers Market recently, I watched from the shade of a tree as people left a sunbaked Town Common toting a bottle of wine or cider among bags of sustainably-farmed vegetables and artisan breads. More arrivals stopped to listen to Ragged Hill Cider Co. co-founder Steve Garwood, sporting a tan safari...
The road takes Grace Potter to Indian Ranch to 'share the love'
Three-time Grammy-nominated rock 'n' roll songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist Grace Potter is back living in her native state of Vermont after being in California, and has a number of upcoming New England tour dates including a visit to Indian Ranch in Webster on August 4. "There's something about the energy of New...
On (soon) with the show: Millbury's Elm Draught House cinema hits pause for renovations
MILLBURY ― The Elm Draught House Cinema has closed its doors. But rest assured, the beloved small-town movie house is not the latest casualty of COVID, streaming or the recent Hollywood strikes. The cinema, also referred to by locals as “The Elm,” is temporarily fading to black so it can become roomier, shinier...
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at new Who Cut the Cheesecake location in Millbury
It’s National Cheesecake Day on July 30, and David Silva is celebrating by opening a second location of Who Cut the Cheesecake. Silva’s cheesecakes, made by hand, made with love, will be sold in a newly renovated space at 26 Main St., Millbury. Doors officially open at 11 a.m. National Cheesecake Day...
Parr discusses World War II
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to hear how those living in Massachusetts during this time were active in World War II (WWII) and its efforts.
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