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Noting lack of impact from cannabis retailers, regulators ease up on appointment-only rules
Noting lack of impact from cannabis retailers, regulators ease up on appointment-only rules. Cannabis dispensaries want customers to be able to walk in on a whim, lifting a formal appointment-only restriction, and much of the Somerville Planning Board’s August meeting time was filled with deliberations on the requests. The...
Medford Trad Jazz Festival Serenades Crowd At The Condon Shell
MEDFORD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Brass and string music filled the air at Medford Condon Shell for the second annual Medford Trad Jazz Festival. This music festival is a free community event that brings together traditional and modern jazz fans for a weekend of fun. This year’s festival took place on August 24 and 25.
#Quincy Quarry News Police Scanner Snippets: Triple Overdose Incident In Quincy Point
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Friday night shortly after 9 pm, a Quincy Quarry News Citizen Police Scanner monitor heard word of a triple overdose in Quincy Point near where the USS Salem is berthed in former Fore River shipyard. Further,...
School Committee addresses communication and transparency
The School Committee discussed its public comment policy and recent communication with the public at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. After changing four policies during the summer, the School Committee voted to remove three COVID-19-related policies and discussed three more proposed changes. School Committee member Jenny Sheehan, who sits...
Peabody pauses Casco Road changes
PEABODY — The City Council held off on Casco Road decisions, after returning from its six-week recess on Thursday. This came after a discussion regarding the legal implications laid out by the City of Lynn’s assistant city solicitor to Peabody’s City Solicitor, Attorney Don Conn. Prior to...
Recent Wilmington Real Estate Transactions: Galante’s Muffler & Brake Sells
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are recent real estate transactions in Wilmington:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
Out in the ocean, a sadder whale story unfolds
Hope Cole reports that on a whale-watch cruise to Stellwagen Bank, people spotted a humpback whale in distress - rope from some fishing gear wrapped around its tail. She reports her boat stayed with the whale until another boat could arrive and stay with it to await a disentanglement crew from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown.
Two-vehicle crash Aug. 24 in Milford kills Hopkinton motorcycle operator, 43
MILFORD — A Hopkinton man has died after a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon on Cedar Street near an on-ramp to Interstate 495, according to police. Police on Monday identified the man as Rafael De Almeida Sousa, 43. The Milford Police and Fire departments responded to Cedar Street (Route 85) at 4:33...
Drivers warned of strict crackdown that’s already issued 37k tickets – you could pay over $250 & need to take a class
DESPITE law enforcement officials’ best efforts, distracted drivers have continued to rack up tickets at an alarming rate. Now, officials in one state are vowing to crack down on illegal driving habits, and letting drivers know this is their final warning. Massachusetts launched its distracted driving law on February 23, 2020. The law, dubbed Hands-Free […]
Massachusetts State Police: 10-year-old dead, 5 others seriously injured, after man allegedly steals vehicle at concert, crashes into 5 cars including family of 6
A child is dead, and several others seriously injured after multiple collisions on a Massachusetts highway. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, the preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Michael Escolas, 42, of Oxford was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 south in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which he allegedly stole from a parking lot at Gillette Stadium. Escolas rear-ended a Nissan Altima stopped at a red light near the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495.
Dorchester Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting, Boston Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck Dorchester last night when a man was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds at 519 Washington Street. According to a statement from the Boston Police Department, officers arrived at approximately 9:58 PM in response to reports of a shooting. The adult male victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
DORCHESTER - A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.A pop-up yogurt shop in DorchesterYou can find Saigon Swirl, which is serving up Asian-inspired frozen yogurt flavors for a limited time, in Dorchester's Fields Corner. But what makes the shop special is who's behind the counter."I thought it was great, especially having kids from Dorchester, like, run this shop. It's really great," said Nyarah Carter-Leary, Saigon Swirl manager."We're just trying to build the students' skill sets, and what better way to than experience?" said Annie Le, head of Boston Little...
Ready for the bell: School opens in Worcester today
WORCESTER — It's back to school this week, with schools opening several districts in Central Massachusetts. In Worcester, Grades 1 through 12 return on Monday, with Thursday the first day for kindergarten and prekindergarten pupils. More: Central Mass. rookie teachers looking to make an immediate difference More: When does school start in Worcester County this year? Check the full list More: A look inside Doherty High: Worcester's most expensive school is ready for new students More: Back to cool: Busy time at Millbury barbershop as school opening nears This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Ready for the bell: School opens in Worcester today
'Eager to learn, nice, polite, prompt': Matt Strzepa make fine impression as Green Hill's new assistant golf pro
Apparently, if you want to work in the pro shop at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course, your chances are better if your name is Matt. Matt Strzepa, a St. John’s High graduate and Shrewsbury resident, is in his first year as assistant golf pro at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. He replaced Matt...
Bob Cousy shares how he became the first 'flashy' player in the NBA: “I was just a show-off by nature, blessed with a lot of God-given skills"
Bob Cousy once revealed what made him the first flashy player in the NBA despite that not being a playing style liked by coaches around the league.
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
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