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The official dog of the Boston Marathon, who cheered on runners no matter the weather, will soon stand in perpetuity along the marathon route. On Saturday, Spencer the marathon dog, who cheered runners on from the sidelines in Ashland every Marathon Monday for eight years, becomes immortalized in a statue at the intersection of Olive, Frankland, and West Union streets in Ashland.
Man arrested for peeping through windows in Brighton, police say
Francis Gomez tried to break into one building and was seen looking through windows in Brighton, police said. Authorities are "very familiar" with him, and he as a history of similar allegations. Boston Police have arrested a man accused of peeping into apartments in Brighton and trying to enter one.
Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed Arlington bylaw
ARLINGTON - A new bylaw proposed by Arlington animal would require rental and condominium agreements to allow common household pets."An animal is like a family member. I would be heartbroken if I had to separate from my cat," said Paul Schlichtman, who's behind the legislation. He said the bylaw would allow residents to own common household pets like dogs and cats, plus some others."We do mention rabbits and hamsters and guinea pigs and fish. No pet policy would not be legal if this bylaw is passed," said Schlichtman.Schlitchman and his co-authors have the support of animal agencies including the MSPCA,...
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$4M Lottery Jackpot: Framingham Winner Plans To Liveout Homeowners' Dreams
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Pine Hill’s International Night celebrates 25 countries
Pine Hill Elementary School auditorium was converted into a global tapestry for their 2nd Annual International Night. 25 countries hosted tables representing their beautiful heritage and inviting guests to view their educational displays with great enthusiasm. Paper passports were provided by the event host, the Pine Hill CSA (Community School Association), for stamping as children traveled around the globe visiting tables to stamp their passports with flag stickers from each country.
Truck rolls over on I-495 in Bellingham
A tractor-trailer rolled over on Interstate 495 in Bellingham, Massachusetts, early Friday morning. The incident occurred on the southbound side of I-495. It's unclear what caused the crash or if any injuries were reported. NBC10 Boston reached out to Massachusetts State Police for more information. This story is developing and...
Trustees of Reservations acquire Millborn Farm
The Trustees of Reservations announced today it has acquired Millborn Farm, a beautiful 195-acre property with frontage on the Charles River that is situated in the towns of Sherborn and Millis in the heart of the Charles River Valley. The Trustees recently finalized the purchase of the property and will...
Harvard removes human skin binding from 19th-century book due to ethical concerns
Harvard University has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th-century text because it was taken without consent from a deceased woman. Harvard Library announced this month that it had removed human skin from the binding of its 1880s copy of "Des destinées de l’âme" by Arsène Houssaye, which was held at the Houghton Library. The move is based on recommendations from the 2022 Report of the Harvard University Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections.
5 for Good: Mother's love fuels service program for young adults with disabilities
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Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Newton man ID’d in fatal fire caused by smoking materials near bed
Improperly disposed smoking materials likely caused the death of a Newton man when a fire ravaged his home on March 24, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine’s office announced. Scott Patz, 69, died after a fire engulfed his home at 1243 Walnut St., Davine’s office said in a statement. Another person who was injured was able to drive themself to the hospital.
Healey adds recertification requirements to safety net shelters
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey has imposed new requirements for families staying in safety net shelters. In announcing the plan earlier this week, she said it is a way to ensure those staying in the shelters are working toward independence. What You Need To Know. Healey imposed new requirements for...
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