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After more than 80 years, WWII soldier's remains IDed and returned to Mass.
More than 80 years after he was killed fighting in World War II, U.S. Army Pvt. Joseph A. Gala has finally come home to Lynn. Draped in the American flag, Gala's casket was carefully carried and lowered during a military burial ceremony Thursday as family members, veterans and community members gathered to honor the 21-year-old soldier.
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lynnjournal.com
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Massachusetts Chapter Holds Induction Banquet
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame held its Induction Banquet Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kowloon restaurant in Saugus. East Boston native Johnny Pizzi was the recipient of the Tony DeMarco Spirit and Achievement Founder’s Award. Pizzi is a professional comedian and magician and has volunteered his services for numerous charitable organizations.
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Haverhill Tears Down 200-Year-Old Dam, Clearing Way for Riverside Park
The bulk of Haverhill's Little River dam, a stone masonry structure near Winter Street dating to the early 1800s, has been removed, clearing the way for a long-planned riverside park. The Little River now flows beneath Winter Street toward the Merrimack River with few barriers remaining, and city officials are preparing to walk residents through what comes next.
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WinnCos. secures funding for 115-unit, mixed-income apt. community in Downtown Salem, MA
Salem, MA WinnCompanies has secured financing for a 115-unit, mixed-income apartment building designed to revitalize the northern gateway to downtown. The $48 million construction project will deliver a true mixed-income community offering a range of affordability and apartment sizes – 20 studios, 60 one-bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom units. Of the 115 apartments, 55 will be available to households earning up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI); 22 will be available at incomes up to 30% AMI; 20 will serve middle-income households; and 18 will be rented at market rates.
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Taunton Daily Gazette
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NIOSH Report Finds Faulty Porch Construction in Fatal Boston Firefighter Fall
A Boston firefighter was fatally injured after falling from a third-floor enclosed porch during a residential structure fire in May 2026, according to a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program report. The fire department’s investigation declared the fire an accident, saying...
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Boston's $2.40 T Ride Ranked Cheapest Subway Fare in the Nation
Boston's subway fare just earned a distinction that has nothing to do with how often the trains run on time: the MBTA is now ranked the most affordable metro system for local riders anywhere in the United States. A $2.40 single ticket on the T works out to just 1.21% of Boston's average daily wage of $198, according to new global research comparing transit costs to local incomes.
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Developer proposes turning three attached South End buildings into housing
A proponent is proposing the redevelopment of three attached, underutilized commercial buildings on Wareham Street in the South End into a single six-story, approximately 38-unit, multi-family residential building. Stack+Co, a Boston-based integrated architectural and development firm, filed a Small Project Review Application (SPRA) with the city’s Planning Department on Oct....
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15,000-Square-Foot Antiques and Collectibles Mall to Open in Lawrence
A new spot for collectors and treasure hunters is coming to Lawrence. Little Giant Antiques is preparing to open on the third floor of 15 Union Street, inside the historic Everett Mills. Husband-and-wife duo Jason and Celeste Brodnick, who also operate Little Giant Comics & Collectibles in the building, are expanding their business with a multi-dealer mall featuring an eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds.
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Washington Examiner
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Locals weigh in on 'Love is Blind' and dating in Boston
The last of the remaining Boston-based couples on this season of “Love is Blind” said their “I do’s” and “I don’ts” on the popular Netflix dating “experiment” and reality show. With only the reunion episode left to air (out Nov....