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In the news: Robert Jackson
The Brockton Public Schools have named a professional with a background in public safety and schoolwide emergency management as the district’s first director of safety and security. Robert Jackson will join the Brockton Public Schools later this month in the newly established role, where he will oversee the district’s...
What is the Massachusetts Governor’s Council? Who’s on it? What does it do? | John L. Micek
If you are like most Massachusetts voters, the chances are you don’t give much thought to the Governor’s Council. But if you must, think of this colonial-era throwback as the Bay State’s political equivalent to Schrödinger’s Cat. In other words, you know it’s there, and...
Enhanced communication system underway to alert water customers of emergencies and other news
Plans are in the works to enhance Weir River Water System’s communications to customers. The Improved WRWS Communications Plan was developed in response to a large number of complaints about how Veolia — the operator of the Weir River Water System, which serves Hingham, Hull, and part of Cohasset — handled notifying customers of the recent widespread water discoloration throughout the system and subsequent updates.
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
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.
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
These are the 11 top Class of 2025 high school football prospects in Massachusetts
Want to get an early look at future college football stars from Massachusetts? Start with some of the state's top high school football prospects in the Class of 2025. Ten of the state's top 11 prospects all attend either prep or catholic schools with one public school lineman mixed in. They are...
NFL insider weighs in on how Patriots-Matthew Judon standstill will likely end
An NFL insider shared his prediction on how the New England Patriots and Matthew Judon contract saga will likely end. And it doesn’t sound like things will end positively for Judon. Judon and his contract troubles have been a storyline throughout training camp. The Patriots reportedly made the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker a contract offer this summer, but it got turned down. Judon had 13 tackles and four sacks in three games in 2023, before going down with a season-ending biceps injury. He has been a big part of the Patriots’ pass-rushing attack since his arrival to New England in 2021. It doesn’t sound...
Katie Roberts named acting supt. of schools: ‘energetic leadership style’ praised
There was what School Committee Chair Nes Correnti called “a wide audience” on Wednesday afternoon’s Zoom meeting to publicly accept, following an earlier announcement, the resignation of Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams, effective Sunday, Aug. 18. This is her second year serving in this role. Then the...
First Recorded Tornado Outbreak Walloped New England in 1787
Massachusetts experienced the first tornado – or whirlwind, as they called it – ever recorded in what we now refer to as the continental United States. Of course, there were likely many other tornados before then, but the European settlers armed with their quill pens and parchments hadn't arrived to write about them.
Unlikely Patriots Camp Star Demanding Roster Spot With Strong Play
Sixth-year OLB Oshane Ximines continued his stellar summer with an excellent practice on Tuesday seemingly demanding a roster spot by standing out as one of the New England Patriots' better edge rushers during training camp. The former third-round pick was one of New England's stars during their Preseason Week 1...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Massachusetts man scores $4million lottery prize while stopping to pick up birthday gift for friend
Robert J. Ostrye Jr went out to buy his friend a birthday gift but decided to also purchase a $10 lottery ticket for himself, the Massachusetts man then found out he'd won the $4million top prize
Massachusetts organizations work to support families and youth in need
BOSTON — Travoyn Garcia-Parker, an 18-year-old with aspirations in software and mechanical engineering, has overcome significant challenges in his life. Earlier this year, Garcia-Parker experienced homelessness and sought help from theBoston nonprofit Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Struggling to find support, he eventually joined Bridge's Transitional Living Program, where he learned essential life skills.
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