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24-year-old Massachusetts dirt bike rider loses several fingers in crash
A man riding a dirt bike suffered a serious hand injury on Thursday evening. According to police, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bellingham Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a recreational vehicle crash in the sandpits located off Depot Street in Bellingham. The caller reported a dirt bike rider...
Bellingham Boosts IT Infrastructure with $9,263 Grant from Mass. Interlocal Insurance Association
In July, Bellingham was awarded a $9,263 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider, to fund information technology (IT) upgrades that help safeguard data, ensure the continuous operations of services, and protect the town against evolving cyber threats. “Funds from this...
Bellingham Safety Officials Aim to Be Age & Dementia Friendly
“Dementia is our biggest challenge,” says Bellingham Police Chief Ken Fitzgerald. “More training is needed, so when officers respond to an emergency, they know whether they’re dealing with someone suffering from dementia or a younger person in crisis.”. The current effort in Bellingham for the town to...
Library Resources of the Month – Bellingham History
There are a number of online resources that can be accessed through the library’s website pertaining to the history of Bellingham. These include the Bellingham High School Yearbooks, Town of Bellingham Annual Reports, Vital Records of Bellingham, History of the Town of Bellingham 1719-1919, two books about Deborah Sampson, and Massachusetts Memories Road Show Photographs.
Bellingham Business Association to Hold Cookout for Members August 21st Event to Be Held at Circle CG Farm Campground, Hosted by New Owners
Event to Be Held at Circle CG Farm Campground, Hosted by New Owners. BBA members are invited to a fun family cookout on Wednesday, August 21st, from 5-8 p.m. at the Circle CG Farm Campground, with new owners. Members are welcome to bring the whole family and should RSVP by August 17th, including their name and number of guests, to [email protected].
Bellingham Days August 8th -August 10th
Bellingham Days is back again. The fun begins on Thursday August 8th at 6 p.m. when the carnival opens for their first night of fun at Bellingham Memorial Middle School. Take a ride, try your hand at their games or maybe have some cotton candy or fried dough. Then feel free to return on Friday night at 6 p.m. for more carnival fun!
Bellingham Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Bellingham’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is this Saturday July 27 from 9am-1pm at the Bellingham Middle School. There is no charge for Bellingham residents so take this opportunity to clean out your basement, shed and garage of unwanted cleaning and automotive supplies, oil-based paints, bug killers and hobby supplies. They are not taking ammo or explosives, fire extinguishers, drugs or medical waste. See the Town website for a bigger list of acceptables and unacceptables.
2 injured in Franklin rollover crash
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that two people were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash Friday morning. Troopers responded to Route 495 South in Franklin around 8 a.m. for the crash which involved two vehicles. Both drivers were transported with “serious injuries.”. A...
Save the Date: September 28th Franklin’s Harvest Festival
The 21st Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 28, with a rain date of Sun. Sept. 29, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. It will take place on Main Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Franklin. Put it on your calendar!. Organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership,...
Franklin Rod & Gun Club Turns 90!
The Franklin Rod & Gun Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary this month with a celebration on August 24th. Here’s an image from their 50th celebration, taken in 1984. Photos used courtesy of Franklin Rod & Gun Club. On Saturday, August 24th, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will...
4H ALARM Robotics Builds Leaders as Well as Robots
Shown is the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team after winning the First “Engineering Inspiration Award” at the New England District Championship. The 23 young members of the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team 2079, who meet regularly at Franklin’s Red Brick Schoolhouse, had a momentous year building their 120 lb. robot, “Hydra,” and entering it into several First Robotics Competitions this year. This group certainly earns their name, an acronym for “A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers.” Participating in First Robotics Competitions (FRC) run by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the team of students from 8th to 12th grade from 11 local towns, first became second place finalist and winner of the Team Spirit Award at the New England District BSU Event 2024, and later won the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award at both the New England District Championship in West Springfield and WPI. The latter earned them a spot at the World Championship at Houston, Texas.
“Warrior Family” to Collect Books for Boston NICUs at Farmers Market
Adrianna and Joe Costanzo are happy to say that their “miracle baby” Anthony is now a healthy, happy 4-year-old. The family will be collecting new and used books (in good condition) for Boston-area NICU’s at the August 2nd Franklin Farmers Market. Four-year-old Anthony Francis Costanzo, of Franklin,...
Single-family residence sells for $1.1 million in Norfolk
A spacious house located at 5 Strawberry Lane in Norfolk has new owners. The 2,640-square-foot property, built in 1986, was sold on June 28, 2024. The $1,076,000 purchase price works out to $408 per square foot. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and five bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 1.0-acre of land.
Woonsocket's Thoun wins hammer championship at USATF National Junior Olympics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Woonsocket High junior-to-be Shamrock Thoun, who is a member of the Woonsocket-based Ocean State Hammerheads throwing club, became a four-time All-American, as he struck gold in the boys' ages 15-16 division's 12-pound hammer on Wednesday at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
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