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Triplex sells in Dorchester for $1 million
A spacious historic three-unit house located at 676 Adams Street in Dorchester has new owners. The 3,219-square-foot property, built in 1927, was sold on July 1, 2024, for $1,025,000, or $318 per square foot. This three-story triplex presents a total of six bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a flat roof frame. The interior features just one fireplace. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property is situated on a lot spanning 4,574 square feet.
Opening NBA Finals MVP Odds Suggest Celtics Will Win Back-to-Back Titles
Breaking down the opening odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award in the 2024-25 season. The Boston Celtics are the current favorite to win the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 season, and oddsmakers recently doubled down on that sentiment when releasing the odds to win the NBA Finals MVP award.
Overnight Hydrant Flow Testing to Occur at 193 Boston Tpke. on 7/23
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. until approximately 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24th, the Water & Sewer Division will be performing overnight hydrant flow testing in the vicinity of the Lakeway Commons Business District located at 193 Boston Turnpike. This work includes flowing water through a hydrant, which could lead to discolored water in the area.
Heart condition preventing Kenley Jansen from joining Red Sox in Colorado
After the Boston Red Sox’ loss to the Dodgers Sunday, it was revealed that Kenley Jansen wouldn’t be joining the team in Colorado to avoid any possible complications with his heart condition.
Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
WORCESTER ― A preliminary report indicates Worcester is making progress to cut greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet, but there’s more work to do. The city reduced emissions by 9.5% over a 14-year period from 2009 to 2023, according to consultant Blue Strike Environmental. That figure is higher than the 8.2% cited...
Mayday Parade marches onto Palladium outdoor stage at Sad Summer Fest
Mayday Parade might not have the mainstream radio success you might expect to come for a band that has been on the grind, churning out scene anthems for nearly two decades. What they do have is a connection with their loyal fans all around the world, and as they make their way around the country for another “Sad Summer,” they’re just looking forward to feeling good with good friends.
UMass Chan ranked best in Northeast for primary care education
The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School is best in the Northeast and among the top 15 medical schools nationwide for primary care education, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Additionally, UMass Chan ranks in the second of four...
Assumption University Names Marisa Gregg Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Assumption University is pleased to announce that Marisa Gregg has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Gregg will officially join the University community as a member of the President’s Cabinet and leader of the Office of Integrated Marketing on July 29. “It is a privilege to welcome Marisa...
Roundup: MOT Seniors two wins from Series; Indian River's Illian transfers to UD
MOT downed Rhode Island, 14-1, in the East Region semifinals of the Senior League softball tournament on Monday afternoon. The victory puts the Delaware state champions just two wins away from ...
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
Parts of Green Hill Parkway to Close for a Month
WORCESTER – Roadwork set to begin on Green Hill Parkway on Monday, July 29, will close access to the park from Channing Street for about a month, according to the city of Worcester. Access to both the park and Green Hill Golf Course must enter from Belmont Street, via...
Wrestling Open “Episode 133” results (7/18): Vetter’s review of Big Business vs. The Church of Greatness, Bobby Orlando vs. RJ Rude, Ashley Vox vs. Tiara James
We are looking for reports on all WWE, AEW, NXT, TNA, MLW, ROH, GCW, and other notable live events. If you attend a show, you are encouraged to send a report or even basic results to dotnetjason@gmail.com. Wrestling Open “Episode 133”. Streamed on IndependentWrestling.TV. July 18, 2024 in Worcester,...
Is Worcester’s 311 System Helping to Clean Up the City?
Emergency Communications and Management Commissioner Charles Goodwin runs down the history of the 311 system in Worcester. From the original idea to the implementation over the past year. The growing pains and plans for the future. This Tuesday, July 23, Worcester will open a 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. The center will be open Tuesday through Saturdays and will have service representatives on site to handle complaints about trash and more. You can continue to use the 311 app. to report illegal dumping and other issues.
Worcester Police Arrest Two Suspected of Crompton Park Armed Robbery After Courthouse Altercation
Two suspects were nabbed by Worcester Police for an alleged armed robbery in Crompton Park on Saturday night. The incident, as reported by the Worcester Police Department, involved a male victim who was walking his dog and was reportedly threatened with a knife by the duo. Investigations into the crime...
A Day in the Life program gives students an inside look at health care careers
WORCESTER, Mass. — A group of local girls had an opportunity to get a closer look at a career in health care through a collaboration between UMass Memorial Health and Girls Inc on Monday. What You Need To Know. Roughly two dozen high school girls took part in A...
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts walk off into All-Star break
The Worcester Bravehearts began their week with a Tuesday game at Fitton Field against the Vermont Lake Monsters, and despite a mid-innings comeback to tie the score they couldn’t get over completely over the hump and drop a 5-3 contest. Down 3-0 in the bottom of the seventh WooBall tied it on a Shea Grady RBI single and then a two-run single from Max DAlessandro. Vermont would go on to score runs in the eighth and ninth for the win.
WooSox Rewind: Worcester drops two of three against Lehigh Valley
The Worcester Red Sox came out of the International League’s All-Star break with a short series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA and after winning the opener dropped the next two games to fall to 10-10 in the East Division second half standings. Friday.
Jarren Duran has come a long way from minor-league prospect to Red Sox star. Here's my take:
Let me preface this column by acknowledging that I haven’t been around Jarren Duran since he became a full-time major leaguer with the Boston Red Sox. My only connection with the player was during his two seasons with the Worcester Red Sox. As a beat writer for the WooSox, I spent nearly every day covering him during two seasons and witnessed the person and the player. Duran has become the new baseball sensation in New England, but...
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