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Commencement Traditions, Explained
With finals season concluded and commencement just around the corner, hundreds of soon-to-be alumni are preparing to receive degrees from Clark University. Clark’s commencement ceremonies are steeped in the trappings of enduring ancient academic traditions. But what do these symbols mean, and why do they still captivate us?. In...
Special Town Meeting approves additional $2.3M to connect town water supply to Devens
A standing-room-only crowd of 126 voters made short work of approving the extra $2.3 million to cover the April bids for the project to connect the town’s water supply to Devens at Special Town Meeting May 14, held at Town Hall. The vote for Article 1, the lone article on the warrant, was nearly unanimous.
Browse named president of Fivesparks board
Cary Browse is the new president of the board of directors at Fivesparks, a community arts collaborative housed in the town’s former library. Browse takes over from Mark Mikitarian, who has held the role since 2018 and will remain on the board. Browse, Mikitarian said, “brings genuine passion to...
Single family residence in Shrewsbury sells for $1.3 million
A 2,036-square-foot house built in 2002 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 268-268A South Quinsigamond Avenue in Shrewsbury was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,300,000 purchase price works out to $639 per square foot. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of shingles (not wood). Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 10,237-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.
Grad Student Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Harvard Over Encampment Response
The pro-Palestine encampment in Harvard Yard ended on Tuesday. Harvard's graduate students union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that Harvard's response to the encampment constituted unfair labor practices. By Jina H. Choe. Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers filed unfair labor practice charges against Harvard...
Milford Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre will not be leaving for Leominster
MILFORD — Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre was not chosen to become Leominster's next schools chief. McIntyre was one of three finalists for the job, but the Leominster School Committee on Tuesday selected Robin Desmond, chief academic officer in Lowell, to replace the retiring Paula Deacon. The third finalist...
"One Chip Challenge" led to Massachusetts teen's death, autopsy finds
WORCESTER - A Massachusetts teenager who participated in the "One Chip Challenge" died from cardiac arrest hours after eating the spicy tortilla chip, an autopsy concluded. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Harris Wolobah of Worcester had ingested a high amount of a chili pepper extract.The 14-year-old died on Sept. 1, 2023. Chip maker Paqui pulled the product from store shelves days after his death.Harris Wolobah's cause of deathWolobah's cause of death was listed as cardiopulmonary arrest "in the setting of recent ingestion of food substance with high capsaicin concentration." Wolobah also had an enlarged heart and a...
Worcester firefighters union accuses city of ‘toxic’ work environment
A Worcester firefighters union is accusing Worcester City Manager Eric Batista’s administration of creating a work environment that is “toxic and demoralizing.”. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 wrote that the 425 members of the fire department took a survey about the quality of a range of topics, such as safety, morale, leadership and training.
In reversal, Leominster to get federal disaster aid for Sept. 2023 flooding
LEOMINSTER — Leominster could be in line for federal aid to help cover the costs related to flooding that battered the city in September. President Joe Biden approved the disaster designation for communities in Bristol and Worcester counties, according to a Wednesday news release from the White House. ...
Seymour: A Family Legacy Continues
Boston Louie would be proud. Fans of open-wheel racing took notice of Jake Trainor’s victory as a rookie in the 2023 Little 500 and Hank Davis’ success at the last two Chili Bowls. While the two events seem unrelated, they share a common denominator; the crew chief for...
Town Meeting should serve as Concord’s legislative body
On April 30, 2024, Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly in favor of naming the new middle school after Ellen Garrison. As of this writing, subsequent to the May 7, 2024, School Committee meeting, it is evident that the School Committee does not intend to follow the strong message sent to it by the town’s legislative body.
Current & Virtual Events: May 17, 2024
The library is at 4 Pond Road. For a full calendar of events, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events. Register for all children’s programs at eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=Harvard. Paws and read, grades K through 6, Wednesday, May 22. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4, 4:15, and 4:30 p.m. Circle of songs with Hugh...
Popular fare-free Worcester bus program extends to 5th year. Beyond that is anyone’s guess
As the father of an infant, Thomas Poulin of Worcester often worries about the cost of his rent, food, diapers, clothes and other basic necessities that he and his family need. With transportation, however, Poulin told MassLive there are no such concerns, as he can take a Worcester Regional Transit...
Worcester Police Arrest Two, Seize Illegal Firearms Following ShotSpotter Alert
Two males, one a juvenile, were nabbed by Worcester’s finest on Reservoir St, where they were allegedly toting illegal heat. In a nighttime bust on Tuesday, officers from the local Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, assisted by Gang Unit colleagues and two ATF agents, swooped in on the suspects following a previous shooting in the area.
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