A weekend storm now hitting the area promises to give a “one-two punch” that will last through Sunday afternoon, said Bill Simpson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.The storm will be “a slow build from here,” Simpson said. North and northwesterly winds and accompanying rain will be gradually increasing, peaking late this evening before a lull that leads into another leg of the storm. Continue reading below With the temperature dropping overnight, a dusting of snow is likely in some parts of the state, Simpson said.No snow has fallen yet, Continue reading >>>

By Linda Greenstein
lgreenstein@wickedlocal.com


Posted Nov. 1, 2014 @ 11:45 am

BOXFORD

Somerville, Mass. – New, relatively unregulated “ride sharing” transportation companies like Uber and Lyft earn the praise of travelers but are prompting protests from traditional taxi drivers and others. Across the country, and the world, the media, public officials and others are discussing how to regulate the multi-million dollar industry. Some places – like Germany – have banned the service altogether. In Somerville and the Greater Boston Area, discussions are underway, but so far no regulations, much less bans, have been announced. In Somerville, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone likes Continue reading >>>

O'Brien Investment Partners announced it has in recent months closed leases comprising approximately 40,500 square feet of space to seven separate tenants at the 235,00-square-foot Hopkinton Technology Park. This and more in today's Around the Region. A summary of recent transactions and personnel news within Greater Boston's Continue reading >>>

Walnut stained hardwood floors, a professionally landscaped setting, a private study with a fireplace are just some of the reasons this Weston Colonial costs $3,675,000. The kitchen is next to a sun-splashed breakfast room that leads to a family room with coffered ceilings. 30 Country Drive, Weston More listings in Weston Listed price: $3.675 millionOpen House: Nov. 1, 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.mProperty type: Single FamilySquare footage: 6,389The skinny: 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 partial baths  Next Continue reading >>>

By Kristi Funderburk
kfunderburk@wickedlocal.com


Posted Oct. 31, 2014 @ 6:45 am

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Posted Oct. 30, 2014 @ 4:18 pm

MARBLEHEAD

Posted Oct. 30, 2014 @ 4:18 pm

MARBLEHEAD

WATERTOWN, Mass.—Under the Auspices of the Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, Inc., the Greater Boston community gathered at St. Stephen’s Apostolic Church in Watertown, to hear the briefing from visiting Prelate of Aleppo Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, on the latest developments in Syria and the devastating conditions of the Armenian community in that country. More than 200 attendees were present at the event. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian with members of the ARS On behalf of the ARS and St. Stephen’s Church, ARS “Shushi” Chapter Chairwoman Heather Krafian welcomed Continue reading >>>