Boston will have four vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and other harm reduction supplies in another step towards preventing overdose deaths, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced Tuesday.
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Clinton Savings Bank launches inaugural toy drive
CLINTON — In partnership with WXLO 104.5FM, Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) launched its first Toy Drive on Nov. 18 through Dec. 6 to bring holiday cheer to local children and families. Local businesses, organizations, and residents were invited to donate new, unwrapped toys for this needed and worthwhile activity. “Over the past few years, many […]
Healey vs. ICE: Massachusetts’ sanctuary status under fire
A top ICE official is blasting back at Gov. Maura Healey’s declaration that Massachusetts is “not a sanctuary state.”
Crews battle 3-alarm fire in Fitchburg
In frigid temperatures at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Fitchburg Fire personnel, with assistance from area fire companies, began battling what turned into a three-alarm fire at a two-story residence at 153 Ashburnham St. in Fitchburg. At roughly 10 a.m., according to dispatch reports, all crews were pulled from the building. No information on the occupants […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Dec. 23, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Dec. 23, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Maura Healey says Massachusetts is ‘not a sanctuary state,’ shelter costs will decrease
Gov. Maura Healey pledged that the cost of running emergency shelters would decrease from its historic levels, and pushed back on conservatives who have labeled Massachusetts a “sanctuary state.”
