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1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Nantucket Select Board Wants Renegotiation Of Current Wind Agreement
The Nantucket Select Board is planning to renegotiate its good neighbor agreement with Vineyard Wind. The Select Board decided to act days after a huge turbine blade failed and broke apart, sending fiberglass and foam onto Nantucket beaches. The panel finds that the emergency has revealed that Vineyard Wind's communication...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Celebration of life to be held for Ashland motorcyclist killed in Holliston crash
A celebration of life for Andrew Palumbo, an Ashland man who died last week in a motorcycle crash involving a car, will be held Sunday. Services will be held July 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Matarese Funeral Home at 325 Main St. in Ashland. Palumbo was born on Aug. 22,...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Red Sox-Yankees will bring a playoff feel to Fenway Park
BOSTON -- After an impressive first half of the season, the Red Sox have stumbled out of the All-Star break. A series against the rival New York Yankees could be just what they need to get back on track.With the Yankees currently atop the Wild Card standings and the Red Sox hoping to get there at some point, this series feels pretty important. Even though the fans in the stands will be in shorts and t-shirts this weekend, the series It should bring a bit of a playoff feel to Fenway Park with both teams desperate for a series win.Red...
Summer Concert at the Golden Ball Tavern – August 15
Do you know what important historical event took place in Weston on August 15? Of any year? Well, most likely absolutely nothing since General Knox only swept through on his herd of cannon during winter, and Washington was busy sleeping in other metrowest towns on any given night…and everyone else was normally at their Maine camp.
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and Mid-80s Temps Over Idyllic Weekend Before Possible Showers
Bostonians can anticipate a sunny and warm weather pattern set to persist over the weekend, providing an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities under clear skies. According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will hover around the mid-80s, with today expected to reach near 83 degrees and similar conditions projected for both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will remain light and variable, turning easterly in the afternoons with speeds not exceeding 7 mph. The forecast, posted by the National Weather Service, promises mostly clear nights with lows in the mid-60s through the weekend.
Unreliability is a drag on value of the green line finally coming to Somerville, leaders tell MBTA
Unreliability is a drag on value of the green line finally coming to Somerville, leaders tell MBTA. Just two years after the opening of the MBTA light rail green line extension into Somerville and Medford, a piece of infrastructure decades in the making, local leaders and advocates are still frustrated by frequent delays, a lack of publicly available data and overall unreliability of the service.
Drug raids yield more than 400 grams of cocaine
The Plymouth police drug unit, with the help of Kingston and state police, raided homes this week in Boston, Plymouth, and Kingston, seizing more than 400 grams of cocaine and $16,000 in cash. Three people were arrested and charged with cocaine- related offenses, according to court records. Two of them...
Pajama party at the Branch
Little ones and their guardians gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) in the evening to partake in a pajama story time. This cozy event included a night of stories and songs designed to help children expend some energy and relax before bedtime. Attendees gathered in...
Wellesley, Massachusetts, Commuter Rail station getting major ADA upgrade
WELLESLEY, Mass. — A major upgrade that will increase accessibility is coming to a MetroWest Commuter Rail station. Thirty-four years to the day since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said she secured $500,000 to enhance ADA compliance at the Wellesley Square train stop on Grove Street.
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
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