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Introducing Norm Baldwin, Colchester’s new director of public works
COLCHESTER — Bringing 33 years of prior experience as engineer and public works division director in the adjacent City of Burlington, a new local leader has landed in Colchester’s midst. Meet Norm Baldwin: the Town of Colchester’s new director of public works. Baldwin began his tenure with...
Library Board Treasurer Resigns – Offer Made to Hire New Director- Special Meeting Video
Below is the video from the most recent meeting: first half and second half. There’s a LOT going on with the Pawlet Library Board these days so let’s see if I can sum it all up:. Library Board member and Treasurer Kathryn Lawrence submitted her resignation to Board...
Brattleboro police searching for driver who abandoned puppy in dumpster
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Brattleboro Police Department is investigating a case of animal cruelty following a puppy's death after it was left in a gas station dumpster in early July. “I had received a call about a puppy in a dumpster, and we went picked up the puppy and...
Massachusetts school systems ranked best in the United States in new report
Massachusetts school systems are the best in the country, according to a new report. Enrolling a child in school is a major step for any family, so it’s important for parents to know how schools fare in their area. WalletHub has put together its list of the states with the best and worst school systems in 2024 by comparing all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 32 measures of quality and safety, such as pupil-teacher ratio, dropout rate, and median standardized-test scores. Massachusetts was ranked number one overall, here are some of the categories the Commonwealth placed in:
New England states get $500M for heating pumps
(The Center Square) — New England states are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to “supercharge” efforts to get homeowners to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $450 million to Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to accelerate a transition to heat pump technology in residential single-family homes and multifamily buildings across the region. ...
2 People Die As Listeria Outbreak Connected To Deli Meat Spreads Across 12 States
A dangerous listeria outbreak is making its way across the United States through deli meat, resulting in at least 28 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Affected individuals all seem to have eaten contaminated deli meat, though no specific brand or grocery store is a known culprit. Keep reading for more information.
Massachusetts Officials Raise Highway Speed Limit
Massachusetts residents don't necessarily have the best reputation when it comes to driving. Part of the reason for that could be that we always seem to be in a hurry. In a state known for some serious traffic, especially in the capital city of Boston, drivers in a hurry and slow-moving lanes can be a wild combo.
Nonantum’s Festa Italiana: 89 years and counting!
Red, white, and green flags; porch lights and median strips; flagpole posters with pictures of local business owners and departed members of the St. Mary of Carmen Society — and temporary electronic police signs warning drivers to expect delays July 17-21 from 4PM to 11PM — announce Nonantum’s annual Italian-American Festival.
Funding for fire damage repairs at Keene’s transfer station on tap for finance committee
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Public Works Department is asking the City Council for authorization to hire a contractor to repair fire damage at the Keene Transfer Station. There were two fires at the transfer station at the end of May, the first did not cause any damage,...
Tree down on Ed Clark Road in Colrain
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Colrain police have reported a tree down in front of 204 Ed Clark Road that brought wires down with it. The road will be closed until the tree can be removed and the wires repaired. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
25 Investigates: MSP confirm 3 Troopers with connection to Read case now under investigation
25 Investigates has confirmed with Massachusetts State Police that 3 troopers working with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office are under internal investigation.
Enormous Humpback Whale Crushes Boat and Crew in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
A few days ago, news outlets, radio stations, and social media accounts in the Seacoast area were all reporting on a humpback whale spotted between the Maine and New Hampshire border. It is not super common for these great creatures to come this close to our area. Out near our...
Four-bedroom home sells in Osterville for $2.2 million
A spacious house located at 100 Meadowlark Lane in Osterville has new owners. The 3,478-square-foot property, built in 1971, was sold on July 2, 2024, for $2,200,000, or $633 per square foot. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 0.4-acre lot.
Police ‘Roll Down Window’ Law In Mass. Explained
Resistance to authority is on the rise in America and it seems every video of an interaction with an officer on YouTube or social media is someone trying to boast about knowing their rights and flexing that knowledge. What's the deal with what you must do when you get pulled...
Beloved Red Wing Diner Returns At New Location In Franklin
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A version of the Red Wing Diner has reopened at a new location in Franklin nearly a year after the beloved seafood and pizza spot shuttered in Walpole. The iconic spot off of Route 1 had been open in one form or another for...
Alexandria Pays $270M to Extend Cambridge Ground Lease Through 2088
Life sciences REIT Alexandria Real Estate Equities said it will pay $270 million to extend its ground lease at Technology Square in Cambridge through the end of 2088. Pasadena, CA-based Alexandria initially paid $600 million to an MIT affiliate in 2006 for a ground-lease interest that extended to Jan. 1, 2065.
Wild Video Captures Breaching Whale Capsizing Boat And Hurling Fishermen Into Water Off NH Coast
Whales are pretty low on the list of animals you need to worry about running into in the open ocean, but a couple of guys who were tossed from their capsized boat in a viral video documenting their harrowing encounter with one of the animals would probably beg to differ. Over the past few years, […] The post Wild Video Captures Breaching Whale Capsizing Boat And Hurling Fishermen Into Water Off NH Coast appeared first on BroBible.
Chesterfield police crack down on speeding, issue citations during early patrol
CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield police took to Route 9 this morning in a concerted effort to crack down on traffic violations, particularly speeding, during a high visibility enforcement patrol. From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., officers stopped a total of 31 vehicles. The operation resulted in 14 citations and one...
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