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Former superintendent’s $5M wrongful termination suit settled on second day of trial
In the middle of the second day of testimony in former Hull Public Schools Superintendent Michael Devine’s $5-million wrongful termination lawsuit against the town, representatives informed Judge Patti B. Saris that they had reached a settlement in lieu of continuing the trial. The Hull Select Board held an unscheduled...
Your South Shore summer bucket list. 44 fun things to do. Some are even free
Whether one's perfect summer day is relaxing and soaking the sun while listening to live music or finding ways to escape the heat, such being entertained inside a cool theatre, the South Shore will not disappoint.y. Here's some of the highlights and happenings coming over the next few months. Food...
New Hampshire refuses to reinstate license of West Springfield trucker
New Hampshire safety officials on Thursday upheld the license suspension of a commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists but said another hearing will be held to determine how long the suspension will last.
Keohan should be reappointed to Community Preservation Committee
Bill Keohan, chair of the Community Preservation Committee, has done a remarkable job. For the last 20-plus years, Mr. Keohan has been the accomplished and energetic face of the CPC at Town Meeting. During this time, he has shepherded countless CPC articles through Town Meeting. He has earned many times over the respect of Town Meeting for his institutional knowledge of the Community Preservation Act and for his professionalism in presenting funding requests.
Homeowners filing claims after insurance companies drop policies because of aerial photos
MALDEN, Mass. — It was during the second week of April when a Billerica homeowner, who asked to be identified only as “J”, received a letter from her longtime insurer. In her words, that letter contained “this very grainy black and white photo. That could be our house, but you can’t really tell.” The letter provided more information about that photo.
Here’s how you can get involved in your Boston neighborhood this June
Stay connected to Boston's neighborhoods with this monthly guide. Welcome to your Neighborhoods community bulletin board, a monthly guide to community events, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities in Boston’s neighborhoods. Do you have an event, session, or other ideas about what we should include in the community bulletin board?...
Quincy's mayor wants a 79% pay raise, taxpayers say it goes too far
QUINCY - The mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts hasn't had a pay raise in years, but residents say what he's asking for goes too far.This started months ago, when Mayor Tom Koch hired a consulting firm to determine a pay increase scale that it deemed fit for the position. Koch is the city's longest-serving mayor and has not taken a pay increase in a decade.The 79% raiseThat firm, Dorminson Consulting, came back with a suggestion that the mayor should be paid between $298,000 and $370,000 a year, a salary that could have made Koch the highest paid mayor in the country....
Federal officials warn of increased terror threat at Pride events
June is Pride Month in many communities worldwide, but this year, the celebrations come with a word of caution from federal authorities. The U.S. State Department is warning of the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violence against the LGBTQ+ community at Pride events, particularly overseas. "We have definitely heard...
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