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A New Location: Walden St. Basketball Courts Being Eyed for New Fire Station
The town basketball courts on Walden Street could be a viable location for a new fire station. At Tuesday night’s town council meeting, Town Manager Tony Marino said the site of the courts is large enough to accommodate a proposed fire station, but that there could be some issues with parking.
Massachusetts City Listed as One of the ‘Worst Places to Rent in America’
My wife and I rented an apartment in Western Massachusetts from 2006-2011. It was a fun time in our lives. With the exception of internet and cable, we paid only $625 per month with everything included. Granted, it wasn't a very big apartment and we were very limited on what modifications we could make but it was great to have extra money and little responsibility.
Tensions rise at ENC's migrant shelter in Quincy as homeless families are asked to leave
QUINCY ‒ As the migrant crisis stretches the state’s network of emergency shelters to capacity, the temporary shelter and family welcome center at Eastern Nazarene College has been depositing homeless families, some against their will, at the Wollaston MBTA station, according to city officials and police. Quincy Police...
Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
School committee to discuss November override figure at next week’s meeting
Next week’s school committee budget subcommittee and regular committee meetings will go a long way towards determining the amount of a proposed Proposition 2-½ override that is expected to be on the November election ballot. The budget subcommittee meeting is open to the public and takes place on...
Take the Curley Community Center Survey
After a $30M renovation and reopening last July, the Curley Community Center, aka the L, would like your feedback!. We would love to hear your thoughts and/or feedback on how we can improve your experience as we design new programs and opportunities for youth, teens, seniors, and families to welcome the public and serve everyone in your community. Please take this brief survey to tell us more about how you and your family connect with the BCYF Curley Community Center (CC) and the types of programs and services you currently enjoy. Please also let us know if there are programs that you would like to see offered in the future.
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
5 Boston Bars to Go to First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Deplorable trash/rodent conditions continue on Morton Street
Stillman Street residents, along with those living in the immediate area, have had to deal with deplorable trash and rodent conditions for many years and the nasty problem still exists and has spread into the recently opened Cutillo Park. Residents believe this situation is probably a health problem that needs...
Citizens’ petition could put 3A decision on the ballot
A citizens’ initiative petition submitted at town hall on Monday by 90 petitioners could put the MBTA 3A overlay zoning decision before voters in November. However, town officials said they are still seeking a legal opinion on whether the town council has the right to vote on 3A zoning even with the citizen’s petition in play.
Town to Revisit Ban of Recreational Cannabis in Burlington
An article to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in Burlington has been making its way through the legislative channels, and its proponents hope to have it on the Warrant for this September’s Town Meeting. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member, Alex Rutfield, along with community proponent and cannabis industry...
Massport greenlights development at former Edison plant
The plans call for 636 housing units, 1.7 square feet of office space, and retail space. The development of the 15.2-acre former Edison Power Station at 776 Summer St. in South Boston cleared another hurdle in June. That’s when the Massachusetts Port Authority agreed to change deed restrictions on the property in exchange for $12 million from the redeveloper, greenlighting the project.
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