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‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
Town buildings open as cooling centers during extreme heat
As tropical heat bears down on the region, Abington is keeping town owned properties open to assist those without working air conditioners. The Abington Senior Center and community meeting room at the Police Station is open to the public as cooling stations the rest of the week. The Senior Center...
Middleboro mulls Cemetery Commission formation
MIDDLEBORO — Town Meeting voters could be asked whether to appoint a Cemetery Commission to oversee six historical cemeteries that have been refurbished and, in some cases, are available for burials. The discussion at the July 15 Select Board meeting followed a recommendation from a committee created by the...
Ground Broken on 180,000sf Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Taunton
Taunton, MA – The Taunton Development/MassDevelopment Corporation (TD/MDC), real estate investment firm Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, and state and local officials recently broke ground on a new 180,000sf advanced manufacturing facility located on lot BP2 at the Business Park at Myles Standish in Taunton. In 2022, TD/MDC sold the...
Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
UPDATED: Beat the Heat – Town of Hingham Cooling Center Information and Heat Safety Tips
According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a Heat Advisory will be in effect through Wednesday 7/17 for much of southern New England, including Hingham. Heat index values are expected to range between 95-104 degrees. Residents can seek relief from the heat at the following Town facilities: (Updated List)
Treats, taxes and that trial
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Survey says: Brookline’s services shine, but affordability lags
Most Brookline residents don’t know much about their town government, but are satisfied with the services they are receiving, according to a recent survey conducted by the polling platform Polco. Two-thirds of respondents expressed satisfaction with Brookline’s ability to meet their needs. The National Community Survey determines a...
The Walnut Street Joint Venture Holds Groundbreaking on Walnut Knoll, 200-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Project in Foxborough
The Walnut Street Joint Venture, comprised of Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC), a nonprofit organization that owns and develops affordable rental communities, Peabody Properties, one of the preeminent property management and development companies in the affordable housing industry, and Onyx Group Development, a certified Women & Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) real estate firm with expertise in brokerage and a passion for affordable housing, hosted a June 24th groundbreaking ceremony for Walnut Knoll at 51 Walnut Street in Foxborough.
Brookline Department Of Public Health Declares Heat Emergency, Opens Cooling Centers
The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services has declared a Heat Emergency effective Monday, July 15, 2024, through Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and announces that cooling centers will open around town. Temperatures are currently forecast to be 90°+ Monday and lasting through Wednesday. Oppressive heat is expected...
Town Of Brookline Invites Residents To Brookline Art Makes Community Flock Party
Get ready to strut your stuff at the Brookline Art Makes Community Flock Party! Join us Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Public Courtyard at 40 Webster Street in Coolidge Corner for a fun-filled morning celebrating all things turkey with family-friendly activities for all ages.
Massachusetts Trump supporters call for political civility after rally shooting
EASTON, Mass. — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has put the spotlight back on political rhetoric, with some feeling both sides have been getting a bit out of hand. Supporters at the New England for Trump store in Easton say it's one thing to disagree and...
Renaissance taking place in downtown Brockton
DOWNTOWN BROCKTON is undergoing a dramatic urban renaissance. Take a look and you will see more cranes and construction trucks downtown than ever before. Anyone who has been to the “City of Champions” recently has seen an incredible re-imagining of our downtown focused on long-term sustainability and economic growth. Through a variety of public-private partnerships, innovative government financing programs, and strong advocacy for urban renewal projects, we are building a better Brockton for generations to come.
First EEE Virus-Positive mosquitoes detected in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in the town of Carver in Plymouth County. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year.
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