Chris Lisinski State House News Service Lawmakers were cool last session to Gov. Charlie Baker’s idea to allow red-light cameras in any interested city or town, but supporters are hopeful that a more narrow version that would limit the idea to a handful of communities will get a more favorable …
Read More »Lawsuit Lodged To Stop Healey’s Shelter ‘Cap’ in Massachusetts
Sam Drysdale State House News Service Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is facing a lawsuit after the governor announced last week that the state would no longer guarantee housing for those protected under the state’s right-to-shelter law. Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston filed the class action lawsuit Friday on behalf of …
Read More »Westport Fire Department deals with large fuel spill in area of Route 6
“Westport Fire is currently handling a large fuel spill in the area of Route 6 & Davis Road. Mass DEP and local clean up crews are in route to assist.”-Westport Fire Department, Massachusetts. Westport Fire Department photo. Westport Fire Department photo. Westport Fire Department photo. Westport Fire Department photo.
Read More »Sedan plows into Massachusetts Starbucks on Saturday
Wellesley Police Department, Fire Department and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at the Starbucks on Linden Street, Wellesley. Upon arrival, it was immediately evident that this wasn’t a typical motor vehicle accident. Embedded into the cafe of the Starbucks was a Jaguar sedan. “Fortunately no …
Read More »Cheech & Chong on mission to bring the joy and fun back to cannabis in Massachusetts
Their New Cannabis Dispensaries & Non-Alcoholic Hemp THC Seltzers are infusing fun for cannabis consumers throughout the Bay State while promoting safe, responsible access. “Iconic duo Cheech & ChongTM are headed to Massachusetts for two groundbreaking partnerships that will leave Massachusetts buzzing. The team, widely known for their contribution to …
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford father seeks public’s help locating teenage son
UPDATED at 5:58pm, Saturday: “I found him and his cat. They are safe and at home. I want to thank you ? all and the community. It is heartwarming how many people I met that had seen the post and were supportive and very helpful to me. The world is …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Healey Sees Merit In Possible Mass Save Overhaul
Gov. Maura Healey thinks changes need to be made to the Mass Save program that conducts home energy assessments and offers rebates to help Bay State residents save money on energy bills. Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer wrote in a report released Tuesday that the program “continues to support fossil-fuel heating …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 30, 2023 – November 3, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 30, 2023 – November 3, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main abandonment on Pauline St and Pinette St • Main relay on Church …
Read More »27-year-old New Bedford Fentanyl trafficker convicted at trial and imprisoned
“A 27-year-old Providence, RI man arrested in New Bedford in early 2021 with thousands of dollars worth of fentanyl and cocaine was convicted by a jury of his peers last week of narcotics trafficking charges, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Yamil Velazquez-Acevedo, after a two-day trial …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Department respond to house fire started by discarded cigarette
“Lakeville near miss… Your Lakeville Firefighters were called out for a report of smoke coming from the basement of a single family home. Engine 2 and Car 1 responded out immediately, with a compliment of 3 firefighters and a command officer. A recall brought in staffing to allow the Tanker, …
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