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Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent
Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent. The head of the Cambridge Housing Authority is pushing back against allegations of poor conditions and unfair evictions made by a group of tenants at two large family developments. But executive director Michael Johnston also said the authority will strengthen its response to mouse infestation at Washington Elms and Newtowne Court after listening to tenants at two public meetings that CHA called to hear from residents after the tenant group interrupted a board meeting June 12 with a petition demanding changes.
4K Restored SEVEN SAMURAI To Screen At Park Theatre
The film has been called a masterpiece by so many, it's hard to keep count. For it's 50th Anniversary, SEVEN SAMURAI has been completely restored in 4K for the first time. It will be screened only once at Jaffrey's Park Theatre on Friday, July 26 at 6:30 pm. The film will be presented on the theatre's giant screen in the Eppes Auditorium.
Cavendish Concerts host Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Proctorsville Green to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. Although newcomers to the Cavendish Summer Concert Series,...
Comedy Mind Reader Eric Dittelman To Perform At Park Theatre
How he does it, nobody knows, but Eric Dittelman can read your mind, any mind. and tell you things he shouldn't know. It is mind-boggling, good fun. Eric comes to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30pm. Eric Dittelman has been entertaining audiences at colleges,...
Cavendish demands a voice on GMUSD restructuring plans
CAVENDISH, Vt. – At the Cavendish Selectboard meeting on July 8, Wendi McNaughton, Proctorsville resident, mother, and teacher, addressed the board along with a “handful of concerned Cavendish citizens who have been following the restructuring meetings,” referring to the discussion on the potential reconfiguration of local school districts being considered by Two Rivers Supervisory Union (TRSU).
Weston Theater Company to Present PIPPIN This Summer
Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in PIPPIN, playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater from July 24 - Aug 17. Unleash your imagination and join the company as they journey the world over to become extraordinary, stopping along the way in military glory, revolutionary fervor, and romantic bliss. With unforgettable songs such as "Corner of the Sky" and "Morning Glow" and amazing dance numbers, this classic musical will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet to its infectious score. PIPPIN reminds us that sometimes, simple joys are the most magical.
Woman cited for unauthorized vehicle use, driving with suspended license in Vernon
VERNON — Vermont State Police cited a local woman for allegedly operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving with a criminally suspended license. Jennifer Peduzzi, 54, of Vernon, was issued a citation on July 16, 2024, following an incident that occurred earlier in the month. According...
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney …
Mass. Lock Law Protects Renters
Can you landlord just bust into your Massachusetts dwelling? Whether it's an apartment, duplex, condo, or house, they do have the right to enter their property. Do they always? Absolutely not. Listeners of "Slater & Marjo In The Morning" may have heard the real estate guys on Friday talk about...
NASCAR Modified Tour "Duel At The Dog 250" Entry List At Monadnock Speedway
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is back in action after nearly a month off as it heads to New Hampshire’s Monadnock Speedway for the second time this season for Saturday’s running of the “Duel at the Dog 250.”. 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway. Jake...
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
Former Vermont trooper stripped of certification
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - A former Vermont state trooper has been stripped of his certification. The Vermont Criminal Justice Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to permanently decertify Zachary Gauthier of Weathersfield from practicing law enforcement in the state. Gauthier pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges in January of last year,...
‘A lifeline’: Cape Cod bridge project to create more than 9,000 jobs in Massachusetts, Healey says
Planned construction work to replace two aging bridges that connect to Cape Cod will create more than 9,000 “high-quality” jobs in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey and lawmakers gathered in Bourne to formally celebrate the nearly $1 billion in added federal funding for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. Work on the Bourne Bridge is slated to happen after the Sagamore. The recent announcement brings the total funding for the massive bridge project to $1.72 billion, in addition to $700 million in state funding, Healey said. The $993 million awarded to the state Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, Healey said.
Massachusetts State Police looking for 20-year-old accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old at party
NORTHBOROUGH – Authorities are searching for Erik Coelho Dos Santos, who has a warrant for his arrest for a charge of murder resulting from a shooting that occurred in Northborough on May 12, 2024, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Dos Santos, 20, with a...
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
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