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Pembroke payroll: How much town employees are paid. We have the full list
PEMBROKE – The number of town employees making at least $100,000 a year jumped by more than two dozen from 2022 to 2023. In the calendar year 2022, 116 town employees were paid $100,000 or more, and 27 employees made at least $150,000, according to salary data provided by the town. The number of...
‘We’re already seeing the effects of the millionaires’ tax. … This will be just another nail in our coffin.’
Greater Boston Real Estate Board launches campaign to muster opposition to transfer fees, while advocates hail it as a solution to the housing crisis. One of Massachusetts’ largest real estate trade organizations has launched a campaign to muster opposition against a proposal that would allow cities and towns to levy a fee on some home and commercial property sales.
Is the $2 billion Mass Pike project in Allston worth it?
BOSTON - It's a rat's nest of roads and retired railyards. Patched up pavement and piddly park space. It is the dreaded Allston interchange on the Mass Pike. Where the road takes a dramatic sweeping turn between an old, retired railyard and the Charles River. For many drivers, it's where dreams of getting to work on time go to die. It's also where MassDOT is prepared to spend $2 billion."Is it worth it?" David Wade asked Jonathan Gulliver, MassDOT's Highway administrator. He answered quickly and confidently, "I think it is." Plan to move the highwayGulliver says the Mass Pike curve is a...
Mayor Wu Announces $1 Million Grant To Address Overdose Deaths
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced a $1 million grant on Wednesday to help community organizations in Boston work to prevent overdose deaths, specifically those serving Black and Latino communities with the highest overdose rates. “Opioid overdose deaths have disproportionately occurred...
House bill aims to resolve cases of missing Black women and girls
BOSTON – Legislators, activists and the state police convened at the State House to discuss police responses to missing Black females, and specifically, how it can often be disproportionately classified as a runaway case, and therefore not receive the response it deserves. What You Need To Know. Black women...
Quincy mayor could become the highest-paid mayor in the country
A financial firm hired by Quincy recommends a 87% to 133% pay increase for longtime Mayor Thomas Koch. He could make up to $370,000. Longtime Mayor of Quincy Thomas Koch could see a raise that would make him the highest paid mayor in the United States. After nearly a decade...
Find breakfast, brunch, and bouquets for Mother's Day: Taunton Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...
Wet, mild weather could lead to busy mosquito and tick season
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s getting to be that time of year when bug spray is a necessity for anyone spending time outside and we could be dealing with more mosquitoes this spring than we’ve seen in the past. “It’s not fun. I don’t like mosquitos. It’s not...
Bodycam video shows man pointing gun at Raynham police
Bodycam video released by the Bristol County District Attorney’s office shows the moment a man opened his apartment door and pointed a gun at Raynham Police officers. Stephen Maclean, 35, was shot and killed inside his apartment on King Phillip Street after he pointed a loaded gun at police, Quinn’s office said in a statement Tuesday evening.
Light rain, calmer weather Wednesday, summer sizzle on the way
We're on the back edge of cloudy-skies and rain, but the sea breeze means another day of cooler conditions in the 50s at the coast. The afternoon will features sun, which helps areas across MetroWest and Middlesex County, touch the upper 50s and near 60°. Wednesday night will be...
Karen Read’s lawyers ‘came out very strongly’ at start of murder trial, says prominent Boston defense attorney
Opening statements and witness testimony kicked off in Read's high-profile murder case this week. is now two days into her sensational murder trial, and one veteran criminal defense attorney believes the Mansfield woman’s lawyers came out swinging. “I think the defense came out very strongly,” Janice Bassil told Boston.com...
Roam Boston to solve a crime when ‘Clue: A Walking Mystery’ comes to the city
The iconic board game “Clue” will get an all new life when it comes to Boston this summer, letting players put their detective skills to the test by wandering through the city to catch a murderer. “Clue: A Walking Mystery,” which has already been featured in several cities,...
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