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Gourmet burger chain closes its only Boston-area location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.
Josh Morse is forging a new Newton, one building at a time
Josh Morse is dwarfed by the skeleton of cinder blocks forming the shape of a gymnasium, as he walks through the construction site for Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School. “Not only is this a great opportunity to build something special for the Lincoln-Eliot community, it’s an opportunity to create something special for the entire neighborhood,” he remarks as he points out the area of dirt that will become the soccer field over the din of saws.
Swain Named VP of Marketing and Communications
Newton, MA – National Development announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Linda Swain as vice president of marketing and communications. Swain brings over 25 years of marketing leadership to her new role, having previously served in senior leadership positions at Redgate and JLL.
National Night Out coming to John Ryan Park Aug. 6
In a couple of weeks, a corner of West Newton is going to be swarming with cops. And fire trucks. And food. And fun. The Newton Police Department, along with police departments across the country, will host National Night on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cpt. John Ryan Park (right next to Police Headquarters) at the corner of Washington and Cherry streets in West Newton.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers already impressed by newest roster addition
New England Patriots safety Jabril Peppers is excited about the addition of Jaylinn Hawkins. Hawkins was signed by the organization back in March in hopes of adding more veteran safety depth to an already-loaded position. He most recently played with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he recorded 14 tackles and a pass deflection last season. Now, he joins a Patriots safety group that’s expected to be one of the best in the NFL. Peppers factors heavily into the equation considering he’s formed quite the one-two punch at the top of the depth chart, next to Kyle Dugger. He is pleased with what he’s...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
More than 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Thursday
As Massachusetts braced for the possibility of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 42 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30...
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 '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...
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.
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee...
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