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New Mass. Electricity Law Slated To Start Jan. 1, 2025
Is your choice of electric company going away? That could very well be the case here in Massachusetts as the Senate has passed a bill banning choice. Eversource. formerly NSTAR (The Eversource area that was formerly NSTAR is the region of Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Eversource provides retail electricity and natural gas to 1.4 million customers in this region including the Boston urban area).
Mass. Attorney General’s Office reaches $600 million settlement with major tobacco manufacturers
The $600 million will be paid to the Commonwealth’s general fund this fiscal year. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office reached a $600 million settlement with major tobacco manufacturers on Monday, the largest resolution from the office in recent history, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced. “The country’s major...
Khrystian King Criticizes Healey’s Shelter Policy, Praises Advocacy
Vice Chairman Khrystian King among those who are part of a statement critical of Governor Healey’s Emergency Shelter Policy. King tells Talk of the Commonwealth that he credits Councilor’s Haxhiaj and Nguyen for their advocacy on this issue and it is an honor for him to join them. King said we are talking about three distinct populations when it comes to accessing stable housing. King says he has had the opportunity to speak with members of the administration on these matters. He also gives credit to the work being done by State Senator Kennedy. Hear all his comments here. King also talks about the recent violence at the Worcester Public Library.
AI Controlled Traffic Lights Installed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of having the worst drivers in the...
Aurora borealis delights New Englanders
The Northern Lights from Sunday may still be visible Tuesday night. Here's what was captured by those who experienced the aurora borealis. Sunday night’s peaking Perseid meteor shower was followed by a colorful surprise for New Englanders. Northern Lights lit up the sky from New England, reaching down as...
Keene SwampBats champ makes MLB debut
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – An alumni of the Keene SwampBats made his Major League Baseball debut this week. Will Wagner is a graduate of Liberty University and was part of the SwampBats during their championship 2019 season. He became the 36th Bat to make it to the MLB Monday night.
Worcester: More than month after washout, Heard Street bridge opens
WORCESTER — The Heard Street bridge, closed for repairs since July 8, has reopened after an inspection by state engineers Wednesday. The span was severely damaged when a nearby water main broke, with rushing water undermining an embankment and other areas at the bridge. The bridge, off Stafford Street, traverses railroad tracks. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester: More than month after washout, Heard Street bridge opens
Video: Bystanders come to aid of Worcester police officer pinned by his own cruiser
WORCESTER ― The Worcester police are investigating an incident caught on video in which an officer was pinned between his cruiser and a parked car in downtown Worcester. It happened shortly before midnight Thursday, on Franklin Street, where police were sent to check out a report of a fight. ...
Minor Lines 8/13/24: Roman Anthony Bursts Into Worcester
While I have a platform and before we get into the games, I implore you to give to the Jimmy Fund if you are able to during this year’s Red Sox telethon. I have a close relation to the cause; my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, and although the prognosis is excellent and she’s trudging along like I know she can, the expertise and research by the doctors and scientists at institutions like Dana Farber make the process much easier and seamless than anyone would expect. My mom is my rock, my biggest supporter, and someone I talk to every day; I love her and couldn’t imagine life without her. The work the Dana Farber Institute does day-in and day-out (even though my mom is getting treatment in Florida) makes it possible for me to have as many days as I can with her in good health. To medical practitioners and oncologists everywhere, I thank you for your tireless work.
State pool at Vernon Hill Park due to reopen Thursday
WORCESTER — The Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool at Vernon Hill Park is expected to reopen Thursday after being closed Wednesday because of broken glass at the facility. According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, vandalism resulted in broken glass entering the pool. ...
Pride Worcester Pageant kicks off Worcester Pride month, and puts 'community in focus'
Aug. 17 promises a particularly glamorous night at Mechanics Hall, as six contestants in their runway best show off for an equally well-dressed crowd at this year’s Pride Worcester Pageant. The pageant will kick off this year’s Pride celebrations in the city, which will culminate with the Sept. 7...
Man charged with attempted murder in shooting inside Worcester high-rise
WORCESTER ― Police had a busy Tuesday afternoon with two shooting incidents happening three miles away and just 90 minutes apart. A city man who is charged with shooting his girlfriend inside the Belmont Tower Apartments, also known as the James P. Lennon Apartments, is being held pending a dangerousness hearing early next...
Family with child affected by SPG4 visits UMass Chan researchers developing gene therapy
A family from Ottawa, Canada, seeking a cure for spastic paraplegia type 4 (SPG4), a rare genetic neurological disorder that progressively weakens and causes spasticity in the legs, recently visited UMass Chan Medical School to meet researchers who are working toward a gene therapy for the disease, for which there is no cure.
City Tap Hosts “Staycation at Our House” in Honor of National Rum Day
Fort Point hotspot throws a three-day tropically themed party. This weekend, City Tap House is infusing some flavors of the tropics into their “Staycation at Our House” three-day event. Coinciding with National Rum Day (August 16), the Fort Point hotspot will be decked in calypso-themed décor complete with floral leis for attendees.
Holden Municipal Light Department, Lightshift Energy and MMWEC Unveil Battery Storage Project in Holden, MA to Strengthen Community Energy Resilience
HOLDEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) and Lightshift Energy, a leading energy storage project developer, owner and operator, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to celebrate the completion of Lightshift’s newest battery storage project in Holden, Massachusetts, which will serve HMLD and its customers. Developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC), the 5MW/22MWh battery project will charge during low-cost periods of low energy demand, and discharge during higher-cost peak demand periods. This peak-shaving approach enables significant energy savings and environmental benefits for HMLD customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814735762/en/ Massachusetts electeds cut ribbon on new Holden energy project (Photo: Business Wire)
National Grid fails to fix methane leaks in Boston, environmental group claims
Methane leaks from National Grid’s gas pipelines in the Boston area are killing trees and exacerbating heat islands, according to an environmental advocacy organization. The Conservation Law Foundation sent a letter to the utility company Tuesday morning accusing National Grid of breaking federal and state environmental regulations by failing to adequately address the leaks.
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