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Salisbury requesting nearly $2 million to repair erosion before beaches open
SALISBURY - The town of Salisbury is asking for nearly $2 million to repair erosion on its beaches, just over a month before they open for the summer season.The four-mile stretch of beach is owned by the state but homeowners said they've spent hundreds of thousands of their own money fixing it by creating dunes. A lot of the sand was wiped out during nor'easters at the beginning of the year.Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-First Essex and Middlesex) said it'll cost $1.75 million to fix the beaches. He said this is about more than saving beachfront homes."The beach protects Route 1A, which is an emergency route for the Seabrook Nuclear Power Station and that emergency route is now in jeopardy," said Tarr. "And in addition to that, beyond that road there is an incredible area of marshland that serves to absorb carbon, which is critical in the fight against climate change."Private and town funds have been paying for months of nourishment at the beach. Tarr said he's also concerned this is happening at other state beaches too.
Roxbury rec center that housed migrant families set to reopen
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Melnea A. Cass Recreational Center is set to reopen in June now that the migrant families that have been living there have been moved to more stable housing options outside of the shelter system or to a different safety-net site. Operations for the Cass Center are...
Swampscott still struggling with dead whale
Looky-loos are approaching and even touching a dead whale that washed up on the North Shore for the second time in three weeks. Swampscott officials said they will remove a dead whale that was already towed out to sea after first washing ashore in Marblehead three weeks ago. The deceased...
Humpback whale buried after washing ashore in Swampscott
A 42-foot long humpback whale that washed ashore on the Marblehead side of the town line with Swampscott then towed to sea only to return to the same stretch of beach but on the Swampscott side has been buried. The whale was buried on Saturday at the beach walkway near...
Surge of summerlike heat is on the way. Here’s how hot it will get in New England.
Some inland areas could top off at 90 on Wednesday and Thursday if we get enough sunshine and a cold front slows down. The heat is on this week in New England — with lots of sunshine after this past weekend’s damp and overcast weather. An onshore flow kept us predominantly cooler than average last week. But that is about to radically change as the pattern completely flips.
What is ShotSpotter? Controversial gunshot detection technology facing increasing scrutiny
Critics doubt the system's accuracy and say sensors are concentrated in minority communities. Police say the technology is life-saving. Last week, both Massachusetts senators called on the federal government to investigate its funding of a controversial gunshot detection system in the state, saying it may violate civil rights. In March,...
Student Arrested After Knife Altercation at Excel High School in South Boston
A violent confrontation escalated at Excel High School in South Boston, resulting in the arrest of one student who reportedly brandished a knife during a fight, as reported by the Boston Police Department and confirmed by school officials. On Wednesday midday, tensions flared when four female students clashed outside a...
Boston Bulldogs Providing Support For People In Recovery
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The 9th annual 'Run for Recovery' was held on Sunday, an event organized by the Boston Bulldogs running group to pay tribute to and support those who have lost their lives to addiction. The run also supports people in recovery and their loved ones by...
Humpback whale washed up on Massachusetts beach towed away to decay; returns 2 weeks later
Swampscott Town officials have been working with NOAA and EPA this week to develop a disposal plan. The disposal plan is to move the whale off the rocky narrow beach it is currently at, and move it to nearby land where it can be buried. This was determined as the best option due to the decomposition of the whale.
Jess Healey’s goal lifts Boston to 4-3 win vs Minnesota in 1st game of PWHL championship series
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The best-of-five series continues...
What’s the story of Dorchester’s Walter Baker & Company, the nation’s first chocolate factory?
Dorchester’s Lower Mills District was once the epicenter of the American chocolate industry, churning out hundreds of pounds of chocolate each day. Did you know America’s first chocolate factory was right here in Dorchester, on the banks of the Neponset River?. It all started in 1764, when a...
Union vote: No confidence in superintendent
ANDOVER — An overwhelming majority of members of the Andover Education Association voted in favor of a no-confidence resolution in Superintendent Magda Parvey Thursday night. The vote was followed up with a call from union officials that Parvey resign immediately. “After our emergency membership meeting, we can say that...
Boston Heats Up as Early Summer Temperatures Soar into the 80s and 90s This Week
Bostonians can bid adieu to sweater weather as the city braces for a summer teaser this week with temperatures expected to reach the high 80s, and possibly even the low 90s in some areas, raising the mercury well above typical May averages. According to a 7-day weather forecast, the warm-up kicks off on Tuesday following a cloudy start on Monday.
Boston grassroots group holds public meeting in Roxbury to discuss reparations
BOSTON — Approximately 200 people attended a meeting in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood on Saturday. It was hosted by a grassroots group to discuss the topic of reparations for African Americans in the city. The Boston People's Reparations Commission held the meeting at the Bolling Building in Nubian Square, where...
Cambridge salary database: See how much city employees made in 2023
Seven of the 10 highest-paid city employees in Cambridge last year were members of the police department, according to city records. Police Lt. David Brown topped the list, taking home $375,340 in 2023. Lt. Anthony Bongiorno was second, at $310,407, according to records. If you purchase a product or register...
Grace by Nia opening at Foxwoods
We’re thrilled to have Nia Grace with us in the kitchen this morning sharing about her latest restaurant – Grace by Nia – opening at Foxwoods this Wednesday!. Nia Grace is a renowned creator, connector, curator, and community advocate known for envisioning and executing inspired, award-winning hospitality and entertainment concepts in Boston and beyond. She is the President and CEO of Bar and Kitchen Hospitality, Inc., Owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and the Underground Café & Lounge, Founder of Boston Music Festival, Co-Founder Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, and Founder of Grace by Nia.
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