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Drivers no longer have the right to turn right on red in Cambridge
Drivers aren't legally allowed to turn right on red anymore in Cambridge, Massachusetts. State law allows drivers to make right turns at red lights unless otherwise noted by "No turn on red" signs. Those signs now bar the maneuver at every traffic light in Cambridge. Two years ago, city leaders...
Dumpling Daughter in Weston sees further expansion opportunity in retail sector
WESTON — Through her business ventures, Nadia Liu Spellman has been able to achieve several dreams. Spellman owns Dumpling Daughter, a fast-casual restaurant offering Chinese food that marks its 10th anniversary later this year. The business, at 37 Center St., has expanded to two more locations (South Boston and Brookline), as well as into the freezer — its frozen dumplings are sold at Roche Bros. and Market Basket stores, with expansion planned for Shaw's Supermarkets, Star Market and Stop & Shop.
Father says Harmony Montgomery's brother is being silenced at sentencing
BOSTON - The adoptive father of Harmony Montgomery's seven-year-old brother says his son Jamison is being silenced as a judge limits victim impact statements at the sentencing of Adam Montgomery for his daughter's murder. "His voice was silenced for so long; Harmony's voice was silenced for so long. We won't let that happen," said Johnathan Miller, who along with his husband Blair Miller is not allowed to give statements on Thursday. "They're saying we can't speak on Jamison's behalf. It has to be his exact words related to the murder," said Miller.Jamison has yet to...
Main Street closed after car crashes into pole in Reading
READING — A serious car accident involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole has led to the closure of the southbound lane of Main Street at the intersection of Lafayette Road, according to the Reading Police Department. The crash occurred earlier today, prompting authorities to redirect traffic down...
Building Community Momentum: The future of Maplewood Square
Plans have begun to make improvements to the historic Maplewood business district in Malden. A Maplewood Square Committee of Ward 5 and Ward 6 residents has been following up on the research done in spring 2023 by the ‘Initiative on Cities,’ a capstone project for Master’s students of the Boston University Metropolitan College in City Planning and Urban Affairs.
Massachusetts State Police traffic stop in Boston leads to seizure of rifle, ski mask, magazines
“On Saturday, one of our members assigned to SP Tunnels in Boston conducted a traffic stop for numerous vehicle violations. During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle admitted to being impaired and having open firearms charges. Following our Trooper’s investigation, a rifle, 3 magazines, a ski...
This is the most beautiful restaurant in Mass., according to People
The beauty of a restaurant is not only captured in the final drizzle of balsamic glaze, sprinkling of Parmesan cheese or dusting of powdered sugar, it’s also captured in the walls, artwork, seating and everything else about the physical space. To remind diners about the power a restaurant’s aesthetic...
Police called after teenager shows up to Malden school dressed as plague doctor
MALDEN, MASS. (WHDH) - Police responded to a Malden school Tuesday morning after a 14-year-old showed up dressed as a plague doctor, worrying community members, officials said. The teenager stood on the sidewalk in front of the Forestdale School on Sylvan Street after walking through the neighborhood, prompting school authorities...
Middlesex County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price
The median home in Middlesex County listed for $998,875 in April, down 7.3% from the previous month's $1,077,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 5.1% from $950,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
New Franklin Park zebra just dropped
Franklin Park Zoo is celebrating some of its newest mothers this Mother's Day and showing off this year's newborn baby animals. Why it matters: The zoo is welcoming a baby Hartmann's mountain zebra and two chicks, a yellow-billed stork and a wattled crane. The 69-pound male zebra foal arrived on...
Ransomware attack targeted Concord school system, superintendent says
Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District recently got hit by a ransomware attack, Superintendent Laurie Hunter said. Hunter told the Joint School Committee at its Wednesday evening meeting that it’s not clear whether the perpetrators accessed personal files, but several employees have reported data breaches. As...
Police Log 5/9/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests Marcus Pickering, 42, was arrested on the charge of breaking […] The post Police Log 5/9/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
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