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New farm-to-food relief program to benefit Bristol, Norfolk and Plymouth counties
Frogfoot Farm’s long-term future will be largely driven by volunteers willing to help stock local food pantries in three counties. Marion Institute Executive Director Liz Wiley said the goals for the first one or two years of the Wareham-based farm will be to build up the site, ultimately leading to the planting of traditional plants and vegetables to produce nutritious food for those in need. ...
Town of Holden given until end of December to comply with MBTA Law
HOLDEN, Mass. — Residents in the Plymouth County town of Marshfield voted to reject the MBTA Communities Law and a Central Massachusetts town has until the end of the year to comply with it. It requires zoning for multi-family housing in communities with or near MBTA service. The Town...
Freeze watch for Bristol and Plymouth counties for Wednesday and Thursday
On Tuesday at 11:23 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch valid from Wednesday 11 p.m. until Thursday 6 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service comments, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and...
Prepare for patchy fog in 4 Massachusetts counties Tuesday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:22 a.m. for patchy fog until 7 a.m. for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. "Satellite, webcams and weather observations indicate patchy fog having developed near the I-95 corridor in Rhode Island and portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts. Morning commuters should be prepared to encounter sudden changes in visibility, as low as one-quarter mile at times. Fog is expected to dissipate by 7 a.m. this morning. Use low-beam headlights if travelling through foggy areas and allow extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you," according to the weather service.
South Shore YMCA in Hanover Hosts K9 Demonstration with Plymouth County Sheriff's Department
Over the weekend, the South Shore YMCA Emilson in Hanover, MA, transformed into a hub of jubilation and wellness as it hosted a celebration dedicated to children’s health and well-being. The local kids had the chance to experience more than just your typical day at the gym; they got to partake in a special attraction – a K9 demonstration that was as educational as it was entertaining.
Update: Frost advisory previously issued will expire at 4 a.m.
The advisory was for Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes counties. "With the sun having come up, the threat for additional frost formation has ended. Therefore the frost advisory will be allowed to expire at its scheduled 4 a.m. expiration," states the National Weather Service. What to do if there...
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