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New Bedford Research & Robotics to elevate City’s innovation efforts
“NEW BEDFORD – Many have held the City’s ceremonial gold scissors at ribbon-cutting events over the years to celebrate the opening of businesses, parks, and schools. But for the first time in the City’s long and storied history, a robot did the honor of cutting the ribbon Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of New Bedford Research & Robotics on Purchase Street.
Family mourns man shot and killed by moped driver in Boston, no arrests made
BOSTON - The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down near the Forest Hills MBTA stop by a shooter police say was on a moped. "I lost a friend, I lost a brother, a really good guy," said Francis Gonzalez of his 35-year-old friend Andy Baez Manan also known as Jusepy. On Thursday, family and friends gathered at a funeral home in Dorchester wearing a T-shirt that memorializes him and the number he wore on his softball team. They say they're still trying to understand what happened the night of...
Two ways of looking at DA Paul Walsh Jr.’s legacy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the 1990s and early 2000s, New Bedford was a different place. The grand old Irish-dominated political Machine was still muscular. It may have eventually lost the mayorship to Fred Kalisz, but it still controlled much of the City Council, most of the School Committee, the New Bedford Housing Authority and a bunch of minor boards and bureaucracies.
Current Real Estate Roundup - July 25, 2024
This week’s Current Real Estate Roundup includes property transfers from July 18, 2024 to July 25, 2024. It is led by the sale of a pair of Davkim Lane properties for over $9 million, a Madaket Road property for over $4 million, and a West Dover Street property for over $2 million.
Debris from broken Vineyard Wind 1 turbine getting harder to find
A Vineyard Wind 1 official said debris from a broken turbine blade is getting harder and harder to find and the manufacturer of the blade said plans are underway to remove what remains of the turbine. “The reports of debris are shifting a bit,” said Richard Smith, an outside counsel for Vineyard Wind 1, who […] The post Debris from broken Vineyard Wind 1 turbine getting harder to find appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Supt. of Hingham Public Schools Year Two Evaluation
Superintendent of Schools Margaret Adams was rated “needs improvement” overall during the school committee’s evaluation this week, following her second year on the job. The School Committee met with Dr. Adams on Wednesday, June 24, to conduct her annual evaluation. During the meeting, the Chair of the School Committee, Nes Correnti, read Dr. Adam’s performance review and noted that similar to last year, she worked through the ratings and committee comments with the Vice Chair to complete the evaluation.
Fishermen Join Lawsuit Against Vineyard Wind After Blade Failure
NANTUCKET — The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) has called for the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider the dismissal of a lawsuit against the Department of…
Celebrating 'Sconset's Legacy Of Theater, On The Isle Presents "The Threepenny Opera" This Weekend
In the village of Siasconset on Nantucket’s easternmost end, a unique chapter of American theatrical history continues to unfold. This enclave was once the quiet summer haven for some of the most prominent actors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, their legacy is preserved and celebrated by a dedicated community committed to keeping the spirit of the Actor's Colony through On The Isle – a ‘Sconset-based theater organization that calls the ‘Sconset Casino home.
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The nurses are citing unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages. After months of negotiations, just over 2,500 nurses in the Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a press release from the Massachusetts...
Judge orders Bristol DA to reveal all New Bedford cases involving confidential informant
FALL RIVER — A judge has ordered the Bristol County District Attorney’s office to hand over all criminal cases it prosecuted that relied on a confidential informant who worked with the New Bedford Police Department. The judge ruled that a detective had engaged in “gross misconduct” by having a sexual relationship with the informant.
Fido, fun and food: Eat out and help a South Shore animal rescue too
SCITUATE − Want to enjoy a meal out, get to visit with some fluffy friends and support a good cause? Look no further. The Scituate Animal Shelter will have its ninth annual Dine Out for Cats & Dogs on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, with some special guests to greet supporters at eight South Shore restaurants. ...
SANDWICH GLASS MUSEUM SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS – “HEARTBEATS AND HARMONY”
The Sandwich Glass Museum proudly presents “Heartbeats & Harmony” a collective exhibition of works by glass artist Robert Dane and painter Carl Lopes. Based on their mutual love of Afro-Caribbean music, this exhibition features glass sculpture and imagery reflecting admiration and inspiration drawn from Afrocentric culture. “Without a...
Boston police officer struck, injured by truck in Boston's North End
BOSTON — A Boston police officer working a detail was seriously injured Thursday when he was struck by a vehicle in the city's North End neighborhood, according to Boston police. It happened at 12:41 p.m. near the intersection of North Washington and Thacher streets. The officer was in uniform...
Vehicle vs boat trailer stalls traffic on Route 151 in Mashpee
MASHPEE – A Jeep collided with a boat trailer in Mashpee around 10 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) near Old Barnstable Road. The trailer attached to a pickup truck appeared to be carrying a Mashpee Department of Natural resources vessel. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation. […] The post Vehicle vs boat trailer stalls traffic on Route 151 in Mashpee appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Women's Lacrosse Tabbed for Academic Honors by IWLCA
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Association (IWLCA) has announced its academic award winners for 2023-24 and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's lacrosse team has been recognized. As a team, the Corsairs were named an Academic Honor Squad, while six student-athletes were tabbed to the Division III Honor Roll for their outstanding work in the classroom.
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
Granite Chin Promotions signs 2024 N.E. Golden Glove Champion “Showtime” Shea Willcox
To make Pro debut on Sept. 13 in Bridgewater, Mass. Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the signing of Everett junior welterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox, a 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, to an exclusive promotional contract. He is scheduled to make his pro debut on September 13 in a GCP show in Bridgewater, Mass. The 22-year-old Willcox, who was a member of two of Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One, football championship teams, was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at this past February’s New England Golden Gloves Championships. He also was a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion.
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