Medford first responders recognized for work at Boston Marathon Bombing

Armstrong Ambulance Service Inc., which for nearly seven decades has served the Arlington and Greater Boston community, including Medford, recognized 46 members of its first responder team for their dedication and heroic efforts during the Boston Marathon bombing during a special ceremony on Oct. 23. The team of dispatchers, EMTs and paramedics joined a fleet of Greater Boston EMS providers last April in providing the highest level of pre-hospital care to the injured on the scene, and in swiftly transporting patients to area hospitals to help save lives. Among the Medford Continue reading >>>

Medford first responders recognized for work at Boston Marathon Bombing – Wickedlocal

Armstrong Ambulance Service Inc., which for nearly seven decades has served the Arlington and Greater Boston community, including Medford, recognized 46 members of its first responder team for their dedication and heroic efforts during the Boston Marathon bombing during a special ceremony on Oct. 23. The team of dispatchers, EMTs and paramedics joined a fleet of Greater Boston EMS providers last April in providing the highest level of pre-hospital care to the injured on the scene, and in swiftly transporting patients to area hospitals to help save lives. Among the Medford Continue reading >>>

Medford High golf team scores fourth GBL title in five years

If the Medford High golf team learned anything this season it was to expect the unexpected. For the fourth time in five years, the Mustangs are sitting on top of the Greater Boston League standings. Sporting an impressive 7-1 regular season record, the team scored yet another GBL title, while also solidifying its lofty status as a premiere power on the local greens. Not bad for a team that was supposedly in rebuilding mode. “It felt really good,” said senior co-captain Connor Lonergan. “Going into the season we weren’t sure how it was going to go.” After Continue reading >>>

GE (NYSE: GE) Technology to Repower Footprint Power’s Salem Harbor Station …

GE (NYSE: GE) Technology to Repower Footprint Power's Salem Harbor Station, Reducing Emissions and Ensuring Reliable Electric Service for Greater Boston Area Replacing the Old Facility in Salem Will Solve Local Reliability Issue and Reduce Regional Greenhouse Gas and Other Emissions New Plant to Support Renewable Energy with Area's First "Rapid Response" Combined-Cycle Power Island Smaller "Footprint" Plant Opens up Public Access to More than 40 Waterfront Acres Ideas get bigger when you share them...     SALEM, Mass. - November 1, 2013 (Investorideas.com renewable energy Continue reading >>>

Medford High golf team scores fourth GBL title in five years – Wickedlocal

If the Medford High golf team learned anything this season it was to expect the unexpected. For the fourth time in five years, the Mustangs are sitting on top of the Greater Boston League standings. Sporting an impressive 7-1 regular season record, the team scored yet another GBL title, while also solidifying its lofty status as a premiere power on the local greens. Not bad for a team that was supposedly in rebuilding mode. “It felt really good,” said senior co-captain Connor Lonergan. “Going into the season we weren’t sure how it was going to go.” After Continue reading >>>

Armstrong Ambulance first responders honored in Arlington

Armstrong Ambulance Service Inc. recently recognized 46 members of its first responder team for their dedication and heroic efforts during the Boston Marathon bombing during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The team of dispatchers, EMTs and paramedics joined a fleet of Greater Boston EMS providers last April in providing the highest level of pre-hospital care to the injured on the scene, and in swiftly transporting patients to area hospitals to help save lives. Among the survivors of the bombing was J.P. Norden of Stoneham, Mass., who along with his brother Paul Continue reading >>>

Chudnofsky will be honored at gala

Carl Chudnofsky has been named the honoree of the annual MetroWest Jewish Day School (MWJDS) Gala, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m. at Temple Reyim in Newton. Also being recognized is Malka Young, recipient of this year’s Keter Shem Tov Award. Chudnofsky has been a community activist and leader for over 35 years in the MetroWest and Greater Boston Jewish communities. He was one of the original founders and supporters of MetroWest Jewish Day School (MWJDS), is a former member of the MWJDS Board of Directors, and served on the Governance Committee. He currently serves Continue reading >>>

What happens if they can’t tell Vegas from Boston

Ends up, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas, and Pat Moscaritolo is learning that the hard way. Moscaritolo is the head of the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau, and two weeks ago, while on a trip to Las Vegas to promote Boston as a place for conventions, he did something that seemed like a great idea. He, along with other industry partners, went wild Boston style and set up an elaborate booth emblazoned with the slogan “What Happens In Boston Changes the World.” They even put the phrase on buttons and proudly wore them around Sin City. Moscaritolo’s “escapade” didn’t Continue reading >>>

Boston Forms Commission For 2024 Olympic Bid

Governor Deval Patrick reportedly signed a bill Thursday to form a commission for a potential 2024 Boston Olympic bid. The bill would create a panel to look into the aspects and feasibility of hosting the 2024 Games, with a completed report by March.The commission will analyze the logistics of working with other states in New England, and how the Summer Olympics would impact the Greater Boston area in terms of infrastructure and transportation, lodging, and the total cost of hosting the Games.In March, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said the idea of bringing the Games to Continue reading >>>