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Mass. communities at critical EEE risk consider safety measures
After Massachusetts' first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in four years, some towns are considering taking action to keep people safe. Four towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — are at critical risk for the mosquito-borne illness after a man in his 80s contracted it in Worcester County, the Department of Public Health said last week.
Massachusetts ranks 2nd in nation for life expectancy. But massive gaps remain, experts say.
Life expectancy in Massachusetts is still higher than nearly every other state, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. Residents live to be nearly 80 years old in Massachusetts, second only to Hawaii. That consistently high ranking is one local experts pin to the...
Building facade collapses in Reading, no injuries reported
A facade collapsed from a building in Reading, Massachusetts, authorities said Wednesday. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Lowell Street, the Reading Fire Department said. No injuries were reported. The building department was notified of the incident, according to fire officials. "Thank God nobody was hurt, nobody was standing...
Mass. nonprofit celebrates all 351 towns and cities, and works to serve the community
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Maury Ringel is a semi-retired lawyer who spent a year photographing all 351 town and city halls in Massachusetts. The fruit of his effort is printed inMassachusetts: A Pictorial Celebration of its 351 City and Town Halls published in partnership with KP|LAW and with profits donated to Project 351 a not-for-profit dedicated to building the leaders of tomorrow through community and service projects.
Boston Bruins reportedly on the verge of offering a contract to 1100-game NHL veteran Blake Wheeler
Tonight a new report out of Boston has connected the Bruins to 1100-game NHL veteran Blake Wheeler for the 2024-25 NHL season. The NHL season is just around the corner and with that in mind teams are making their final additions to the roster. In the case of the Boston Bruins, this means considering signing a pair of NHL veterans Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto according to Shawn Hutcheon.
Wu gets personal about pregnancy journey while promoting Harris-Walz at DNC
“I felt very lucky to live in Massachusetts, in a state where our political leadership and community across the board has said we are going to protect women whatever it takes,” Wu said about her pregnancy to the Globe on Tuesday. Mayor Michelle Wu opened up about her pregnancy...
Mass. doctor on why another Mass. school district is banning cellphones
BOSTON — A Massachusetts school district, Methuen, has decided to ban cell phone use in classrooms and at school events, following a growing trend across the state. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General for Children, discussed the implications of this move. Phones, according to Hadland,...
Children's art studio ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. today
The owners of Backyartists Art Studio, a children’s art studio, invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, to celebrate its opening. The studio is at 8 Medford St. in Arlington Center and is for children ages 18 months through 7 years. This is the first time the studio has had its own retail space; however, the business itself began some four years earlier.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center provides 'essential services,' state finds
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, which are set to close in less than two weeks, each provide an "essential service necessary for preserving access and health status," in their areas, public health regulators concluded this week. The Department of Public Health found after an abbreviated review that the Steward Health Care-owned...
Tufts police warn of pellet BB gun attacks near campus
Police at Tufts University in Medford issued a warning to the campus community Tuesday after a spate of pellet BB gun attacks in areas surrounding the campus. While none of the attacks have happened on the university’s campus, police said students, faculty and staff should be increasingly vigilant as they move around the area surrounding campus.
When Curry College starts school. Here are move-in dates, when classes begin
MILTON — Hustle and bustle will soon return to Curry College's Milton campus as move-in day for Curry students quickly approaches. Hundreds of students will soon move onto campus as they prepare for the start of fall semester. Liz Matson, a spokesperson for Curry College, said the college has 628 new students enrolled, including...
Holtec to DEP: State has no authority to ban radioactive water discharge into Cape Cod Bay
The company that owns the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec International, has filed an appeal seeking to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. Last month, the state denied Holtec a permit to release nearly 1 million gallons of water from the nuclear reactor system at Pilgrim as part of the plant decommissioning.
‘Rare opportunity’ began with evictions in some of Nahant’s cheapest housing
In Nahant, a North Shore town consisting of a 1-square-mile peninsula, there is little room for expansion or new construction. So when the town saw what officials termed in a recent press release a “rare opportunity” to sell 12 residential lots — nearly 1% of the approximately 1,400 residential lots present in Nahant — they seized it.
Latest Milton public meeting podcasts: July 29 – August 12, 2024
Latest Milton public meeting podcasts: July 29 – August 12, 2024. A selection of Milton Massachusetts public meetings is now available to listen to as podcasts on the most popular listening platforms from audio recorded by Milton Access TV (distributed independently of MATV). Follow on Apple podcasts. Follow on...
Reigning MVP, Norwell football out to prove breakout 2023 season wasn't a one-year wonder
NORWELL — At this time last year, the Norwell High football team was one of the South Shore's sleeping giants. Although outside expectations for the Clippers were tempered after a 4-7 season in 2022, head coach John Willis saw a senior-led breakthrough coming last fall. It arrived emphatically, in the form of a...
After carrying Braintree football with one arm, record-breaker is finally at full strength
BRAINTREE — In terms of history-making for the Braintree High football team, it appears that James Curry was ahead of the curve last year. Now imagine if he was full strength. Thankfully, he finally is. ...
Join one of Abbot Public Library’s book clubs
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 10 – 11 a.m. On the second Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m., book club members can come discuss the latest and most highly recommended titles led by a library staff member. September’s pick is “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett. Copies will be available to check out at the Reference Desk. For more information, please contact Head of Public Services Jane Wolff at wolff@noblenet.org. No registration required.
Northland proposes changes to Needham Street project
Northland Development is proposing significant modifications to its Needham Street project, the company announced on August 15. Citing changes in the real estate market, Northland said it intends to replace all of its planned office space in the Saco-Pettee Mill with additional housing units, bringing the total number of units from 800 to 822. Four of the 22 added units will be affordable.
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