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OIG: Former EEC commissioner wrongly sent millions to Illinois consulting firm
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy worked with Illinois company Aim and Arrow in her role as Chicago’s Chief of Early Learning before heading the EEC for the Bay State and sending the firm over $2.1 million for strategic planning purposes.
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day is Today!
— News via Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. While banana cream pie is the favored pie for pie fights, it is tough to top a slice or two of lemon meringue pie on a summer day as a light and refreshing dessert or even just all by itself.
Who is Amanda Emard — new principal at Bennett Elementary in Taunton?
TAUNTON — Amanda Emard describes her style of managing as servant leadership. It’s about prioritizing the needs and wellbeing of the staff. "I want to be everyone’s coach. What do I need to do to get them to where they need to be? What do they need from me?” she said. With roughly 17 years...
Reel in the fun: Free family fishing day at Houghton’s Pond, August 21 – 22
Reel in the fun: Free family fishing day at Houghton’s Pond, August 21 – 22 What: Free day of fishing & fun for local kids and families. Where: Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside St., Milton, MA 02186. When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (rain...
Middleboro’s finances in solid shape, Town Manager says
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro has received $225,000 more than anticipated in school aid from the state, which will help offset the six percent budget increase the school district received, according to information presented at a financial forum held Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Middleboro Police Station. Superintendent of Schools Carolyn...
Additional information about State Primaries in Middleboro
MIDDLEBORO — With the 2024 State Primaries just around the corner, here is what Middleboro voters need to know before they head to the polls. The 2024 State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Precinct...
Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
The Massachusetts State House is closing, forcing employees and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey to find somewhere else to earn their keep. The historic gold-domed state capitol building that sits high atop Beacon Hill in Boston was damaged in a two-alarm fire on July 18, 2023 and must close for repairs. That will happen this month.
Canton Restaurateur Faces Charges for Allegedly Filing False Tax Returns
Yesterday, a Gilford, N.H., man, formerly of Canton, Mass., faced charges of filing false tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Remigijus Mikelenas, 55, the ex-proprietor of a café and a juice bar in Canton, is accused of not reporting over $3.5 million in gross receipts, skirting more than $860,000 in federal income taxes.
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass. Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash
A Bristol County woman said she has big plans for the $1 million lottery jackpot she won earlier this week. Donna Balut, of New Bedford, won the cash playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” All five of the $2 million jackpots remain in the $10 scratch-off game as well as nine of 10 $1 million pr…
Springfield’s Peter Pan Bus Lines takes over Megabus service from Boston to D.C.
SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines is taking over Megabus routes in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states stretching from Boston to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and points in between. “It’s a big deal for us,” Peter A. Picknelly, chairman and CEO of Peter Pan Bus Lines....
Dover doctor accused of killing his wife asks for investigators’ phones, citing Karen Read case
A lawyer for Ingolf Tuerk is seeking cellphones and records of communication from several investigators, including embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor. A former Dover surgeon accused of murdering his wife in 2020 is seeking access to cellphones and electronic devices from several investigators who worked on the case,...
Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination
A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Palestine-supporting students before and after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Watch Matt Damon, Casey Affleck pretend to rob a Dunkin'
BOSTON - An attempted Damon and Affleck heist doesn't go as planned in a new commercial to promote "The Instigators" movie that was shot in Boston."We got good news and bad news. The good news is your shift's over. The bad news is you're being robbed," Casey Affleck tells a Dunkin' cashier while threateningly pointing his paper bag-covered hand at him. "You ever been robbed before? This is what it looks like."Affleck and Matt Damon's scheme is not clever enough to fool the donut chain employee, however."I can see your hand, Einstein," the worker says. "Two instigators here, huh?"With their...
Group proposes 49 affordable apartments for seniors on grounds of Allston's last Baptist church, which will be turned into a community center
The Allston Brighton Community Development Corp. today filed plans to build a four-story, 49-unit apartment building on North Harvard Street at Coolidge Road in Allston, next to the former Hill Memorial Baptist Church, which will be turned into a " a programmed resident and community space." All of the apartments...
Faculty Using Professional Development Grants to Make Art, Study Culture
Nineteen affiliated faculty members were awarded Affiliated Faculty Professional Development Fund (AFDF) grants to support their scholarly and creative pursuits, according to the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship. Applications are reviewed by the AFDF Committee. Recipients are:. Luis Arnías (Visual and Media Arts): Macondoless, a feature film exploring the...
Good News for Dighton-Rehoboth
The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District will be receiving an additional $129,000 in Chapter 70 funding. Superintendent Bill Runey made the announcement at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting. According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): “On July 29, Governor Maura Healey signed the FY2025 state budget that...
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