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First Case of New Deadly Illness Confirmed in This Massachusetts Town
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Massachusetts City Listed as One of the ‘Worst Places to Rent in America’
My wife and I rented an apartment in Western Massachusetts from 2006-2011. It was a fun time in our lives. With the exception of internet and cable, we paid only $625 per month with everything included. Granted, it wasn't a very big apartment and we were very limited on what modifications we could make but it was great to have extra money and little responsibility.
Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
Concord Prison Closes, State Weighs Next Steps
CONCORD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Concord closed June 30, leaving the state to decide what to do with the plot of land it has sat on since 1878. Department of Corrections Commissioner Shawn Jenkins said MCI-Concord, the state's oldest men's prison, shut down because...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Discarded Needles, Human Feces, Homeless & Drug Addicts Taking Over Dickerman Park on Craigie St Somerville
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,. This photo was taken tonight at 9:15 across from Dickerman Park. No lights. Not safe to walk thru the drug addicts set up!. Hey Billy, just wanted to give you a heads up on something. There are homeless drug addicts living...
Tensions rise at ENC's migrant shelter in Quincy as homeless families are asked to leave
QUINCY ‒ As the migrant crisis stretches the state’s network of emergency shelters to capacity, the temporary shelter and family welcome center at Eastern Nazarene College has been depositing homeless families, some against their will, at the Wollaston MBTA station, according to city officials and police. Quincy Police...
Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.
Department of Public Health confirms first case of measles in Massachusetts since 2020
BOSTON (July 18, 2024) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that an adult resident from Worcester County who recently traveled internationally was diagnosed with measles in early July 2024. This is the first confirmed case of measles in a Massachusetts resident since early 2020. People who...
Boston launches city-wide free meals for kids until the end of summer
“In the summer, it's essential that every child in Boston has continued access to nutritious meals.”. Children across Boston can now eat for free at more than 30 sites across the city until the end of August. The Boston Summer Eats program, which started in 2017 to expand access to...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Town to Revisit Ban of Recreational Cannabis in Burlington
An article to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in Burlington has been making its way through the legislative channels, and its proponents hope to have it on the Warrant for this September’s Town Meeting. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member, Alex Rutfield, along with community proponent and cannabis industry...
Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair...
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