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Sharon triplets reunite with NICU nurses, doctors ahead of high school graduation
Triplets Isabella, Gabriella, and David Zelenchuk are graduating from Sharon High School this week. Beforehand, they decided to reunite with doctors and nurses who cared for them in their first, premature days.
What can Massachusetts do about its housing crisis?
BOSTON – What can Massachusetts do about its housing crisis? Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined WBZ-TV to discuss the quest for affordable housing in the state, and how the housing situation is impacted by an increase in migrants arriving at shelters in Massachusetts.MBTA Communities ActDriscoll weighed in on pushback Gov. Maura Healey's administration has received against the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates that cities and towns redo their zoning to allow for more multifamily housingDriscoll said she believes the pushback gets more headlines than the number of communities who agree to the plan. "The No. 1 issue people talk about...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, May 12 to May 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from May 12 to May 18. There were 403 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,874-square-foot home on Summer Street in Hudson that sold for $790,000. Acton.
Dreary weather wrapping up: Here’s when Mass. will see summer conditions
Parts of Massachusetts could see scattered showers Sunday, but a rapid shift to more summer-like conditions is on the horizon, forecasters said. Temperatures are expected to be “very warm” on Tuesday and Wednesday, reaching into the 80s with some areas capable of hitting 90 degrees on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Cambridge salary database: See how much city employees made in 2023
Seven of the 10 highest-paid city employees in Cambridge last year were members of the police department, according to city records. Police Lt. David Brown topped the list, taking home $375,340 in 2023. Lt. Anthony Bongiorno was second, at $310,407, according to records. If you purchase a product or register...
Body pulled from water in Brookline
A body of was pulled from the water in Brookline, Massachusetts, early Monday morning, police said. Officers responded to the Brookline Reservoir at about 5:38 a.m. for a report of a body floating in the water, Brookline police said. The man, whose name wasn't released, was pulled from the water...
Fitchburg police seek help finding missing man last seen in Framingham
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 33-year-old man, Jeffrey P. Hamblin, who was last seen on May 10 on Merchant Road in Framingham. Jeffrey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short brown hair...
Former elected official pushes ballot question calling for audit of state Legislature
As the curtain of secrecy shrouds the Massachusetts Legislature, residents are left in the dark about how their tax dollars are being spent and how decisions are being made. It's time to shine a light on this opaque institution and demand transparency. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's proposal to audit the...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Wife’s grave numbers help man win $100,000 prize
A Massachusetts man won $100,000 from a free lottery ticket he got while playing the numbers from his late wife’s grave. Leonard Beach, of Mattapan, was one of three to win $100,000 during the Massachusetts State Lottery’s ticket promotion. If a player bought $4 or more of any draw or monitor game on a single ticket between April 11 and May 12, they had the chance to get a free Quic Pic ticket for the next “Mass Cash,” “The Numbers Game” or “Keno” drawing.
'Kitten Shower' helps local shelter manage busy adoption season
WORCESTER, Mass. - As the Worcester Animal Rescue League prepares for a busy stretch of kitten arrivals, people from the community helped out at the organization’s annual "Kitten Shower" donation event. People donated food, kitty litter, paper towels and other necessities for raising a cat. Kristin Mullins, executive director...
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