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Sale closed in South Boston: $2.6 million for a triplex
A 4,404-square-foot three-unit house built in 1905 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 881 East Fourth Street in South Boston was sold on May 7, 2024. The $2,600,000 purchase price works out to $590 per square foot. This three-story triplex comprises a total of nine bedrooms and three baths. The home's external appearance showcases a flat roof design. Inside, there is one fireplace. Additionally, the house features a four-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property sits on a 4,062-square-foot lot.
Family disappointed after Chelsea cemetery is left locked and a "wreck"
CHELSEA - One man was hoping to decorate some of his relatives' headstones at Chelsea Garden Cementary for Memorial Day, but instead, he was met with an overgrown, neglected, and locked cemetery."Why did I ever bury my father here?""Memorial Day is always a sad occasion in the sense we celebrate the lives of people who lost their lives. I can't even do that here. Because you can't get in, it's a wreck," Stephen Dodge said as he fought back tears. "This has always been a difficult visit every Memorial Day," he said.There are building materials and debris near gravesites, large branches...
Boston Police Return Stolen Bike To Girl In Hyde Park
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Detectives and Officers assigned to Hyde Park’s District E-18 recently went above and beyond by locating and returning a bike that was reported stolen on May 18th, 2024. In addition to returning the bike, officers went out of their way to ensure the bike...
Two men arrested after failed armed robbery at Boston Cumberland Farms
Boston police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a failed armed robbery at a Cumberland Farms in Brighton that happened earlier this month, according to the department. Dorchester resident James Wise, 64, was arrested Friday on an attempted armed robbery charge and four firearms charges, Boston police...
Foggy start, Memorial Day is cooler with rain and thunderstorms possible
Keep an eye out for patchy fog if you will be traveling on Memorial Day, low clouds and light rain are possible through Monday morning and early afternoon. By late afternoon to early evening, a line of heavy downpours with embedded thunderstorms will begin to push over the area. Monday into very early Tuesday morning, the heaviest and nosiest round of rain and storms move through ahead of a cold front.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Weston Collision Flown to Boston Hospital for Treatment
A woman was severely injured in a collision with a car while biking in the quaint suburb of Weston, Massachusetts, prompting an urgent airlift to a Boston hospital, authorities say. The incident, which occurred yesterday shortly before 4 p.m., took place near the bustling crossroads of Boston Post Road and Fiske Lane. As reported by NBC Boston, the victim, a 58-year-old female, was immediately tended to by first responders before being flown by Boston MedFlight due to the seriousness of her injuries.
Boston Firefighters Battle Intense Mattapan Blaze, 3 Hospitalized and 16 Displaced
Flames engulfed a triple-decker in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan on Saturday afternoon, leaving three people hospitalized and 16 others without a home. The blaze, which started around 2 p.m. on Walk Hill Street, saw firefighters battling intense flames and heat as they tried to douse the fire that swiftly spread through the back porches and leapt to an adjoining building, WHDH reports.
Newton police chief on leave ‘for personal reasons’
At Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gave a shout-out to Newton Police Superintendent George McMains and referred to him as “acting chief.”. It turns out Newton Police Chief John Carmichael Jr. is away from duty for the time being. “For personal reasons Chief John Carmichael is...
New England City Ranks #5 in the US for Most Expensive Cities to Buy a Home
Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it. According to realtor.com, it turns...
Boston Police Department remembers Officer Donald Brown 50 years after his death
The Boston Police Department is remembering the public service of Officer Donald Brown, who was killed during a robbery in Roslindale 50 years ago to the day on Friday. Brown, 64, was shot and killed at the American Legion Shopping Center on May 24, 1974, Boston police said in a press release. He was escorting a local store manager to a bank when the pair was confronted by four suspects. The officer was shot while attempting to fire his service weapon.
Fallen heroes honored at Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common
BOSTON - Every Memorial Day for the last 20 years, you can find retired Army Captain Michael Shanks in the same place. He reflects on the brothers and loved ones he's lost defending our country through the iconic display of the red, white, and blue at the Flag Garden on Boston Common. "It gives me chills," said Ret. Capt. Shanks. "On this Memorial Day I just want people to have peace, peace within their heart."One by one, 37,000 American flags were planted at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, each one for every brave Massachusetts servicemember who...
Thousands participate in 21st annual Run to Remember in Boston
BOSTON — The 21st annual Run to Remember honoring fallen first responders and military members saw thousands of participants on Memorial Day in Boston. "I'm always looking forward to help them, show them the respect they deserve, and we remember them," one runner, Diego Lira, said. Over 3,500 runners...
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