Community answers call to help sheltered animals
EAST BROOKFIELD, Mass. — Second Chance Animal Services launched an urgent fundraising campaign to replace the heating system at its Adoption Center after the existing system failed and was deemed unsalvageable despite extensive repair efforts. Now, Second Chance is thanking the community for its response and expects...
Massachusetts State Police Announce Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint in Worcester County
The Massachusetts State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Worcester County this upcoming weekend, according to a press release from Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. The checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, through Sunday, January 25th.
Massachusetts RMV issuing new disability parking placards
SOUTH YARMOUTH – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle is introducing a newly redesigned Disability Placard. The RMV says the new placard features a modern design incorporating the widely accepted universal accessibility logo, durable material embedded with security features to deter fraud, and bilingual...
Residents rally together after utility giant proposes massive energy bill increases: ‘Nothing was gonna...
"It was organized chaos." Residents rally together after utility giant proposes massive energy bill increases: 'Nothing was gonna stop us' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Big Y to open four stores in Massachusetts. Where they’ll be located
Regional supermarket chain Big Y announced plans to open four new grocery locations in Massachusetts over the next two years. The new stores are expected to open on the state's North Shore, South Shore, and the South Coast, "underscoring Big Y's dedication to serving more communities across the region," the company...
Typical trip to market turns into big multi-state lottery win in Massachusetts
A trip to a Massachusetts market turned out to be very lucrative as it resulted in a big lottery win recently. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Cranfield Homesteaders Trust of Quincy has claimed a $25,000 a year for life prize won in the multi-state Lucky for Life drawing. The...
Attempt to roll back legal cannabis in MA is part of a national trend....
Voters may have the chance to reverse the eight-year-old law allowing recreational cannabis sales in Massachusetts this November. After starting as a long shot, a ballot proposal to roll back marijuana legalization in the state was certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office by the Jan. 7 deadline after...
Crews extinguish EV car fire blaze in Shrewsbury
Crews in Shrewsbury helped extinguish a vehicle fire on Sunday night.
Man intentionally crashes car into Shrewsbury Police Department, chief says
A man crashed a car into the police station in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, on Monday. Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said that the crash is believed to be intentional.
Ben Affleck Butchers “Mattapoisett” on National TV
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Jimmy Fallon tried Massachusetts town names, but Affleck botched Mattapoisett and locals are having fun with it.
