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Valley officials rip mandates that drive up municipal costs
Selectmen and administrators from five Blackstone Valley towns have shifted their attention for now from regional economic development to fighting legislation they say is hurting local municipal budgets.
After inheriting "unconscionable debt" and deferred maintenance projects, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray said, the administration is making strategic decisions to solve those problems, as well as benefit the state in years to come.
DEER TICK continue their never-ending tour on FRIDAY at the Newport Blues Cafe, in what is sure to be a sellout, call 401.841.5510 for ticket availability.
Old trapping skills useful at home
Trapping season opened Sunday. But I've already been trapping for over a month, using some of the techniques my mother taught me.
Canal District gets $7.5M for infrastructure improvements
Allen W. Fletcher moved to and invested in the Canal District long before it earned its reputation as the city's most rapidly developing commercial and residential neighborhood.
DHS wins second place in New England Scholastic Band Association finals
The Dartmouth High School marching band took second place in Division 5 of the New England Scholastic Band Association finals held at Bridgewater-Raynham High School on Sunday evening.
By Bill Fortier, Donna Boynton and Bradford L. Miner TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF wfortier@telegram.com bminer@telegram.com Any casino is way in the future.
Guy O'Donnell weds Gary Loomis
Guy O'Donnell of South Hadley, Mass., son of Lynn Holappa of Brattleboro and Dennis O'Donnell of Blackstone, Mass., was married to Gary Loomis, also of South Hadley on Sept.
Ought Women to Learn the Alphabet?
His proposed statute consists of eighty-two clauses, and is fortified by a "whereas" of a hundred and thirteen weighty reasons.
Mohegan Sun takes Palmer pitch on road
On Tuesday, two days before legislators hear testimony on myriad gambling and casino bills, Mohegan Sun will go on the road to make its pitch for a $1 billion resort casino in Palmer.
For years, the former Bernat Mill housed a collection of small retail shops and commercial businesses, until it was destroyed by fire two years ago.
On THURSDAY , Boston indie-pop rockers THE WANDAS join Lincoln's STALEMATE and the always-entertaining ROZ RASKIN & THE RICE CAKES at the Blackstone , continuing their weekly freebie series.
Not much of a will for bikeway
The dotted line stretches from Worcester to the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border in Blackstone, except for a short section at the Worcester-Millbury border.
Stabbing follows fight by ex-colleagues
A fight outside a bar near Faneuil Hall turned bloody early yesterday when a man stabbed his former co-worker in the chest with a steak knife, police said.
Lincoln Square is 'endangered historic resource'
Preservation Massachusetts has placed Lincoln Square on its 'Most Endangered Historic Resources' list, noting the area's importance to the revitalization of the downtown area and the historic landmarks housed within its midst.
Judge seeks probe into youth's account of police beating in Woonsocket
The chief judge of the Family Court has called for an investigation into allegations that several Woonsocket police officers punched, kicked and repeatedly shot a teenaged boy with a stun gun this week.
Police sealed off the area outside Quincy Market after the stabbing.
Share + Sep 18, 2009 10:08 am US/Eastern BOSTON Click to enlarge 1 of 3 Police sealed off the area outside Quincy Market after the stabbing.
When Cindy Jolicoeur heard last year that the Millville Elementary School had budgeted $4,000 for replacement light bulbs, she was inspired.
Keeping people at home, out of nursing homes
Alan and Jackie Morrissette care for Mrs. Morrissette's mother, Anita Cole, in the couple's home in Blackstone.
Police seek help to find thief who robbed Target
Police are looking for a man who they said twice stole from the Target store at the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley and threatened a security guard.
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