Red Cross Declares Blood Donation Crisis in Massachusetts

The American Red Cross declared a blood donation crisis in Massachusetts as summer donations hit a four-year low. Hospital demand is outpacing supply statewide, according to a report from Braintree Patch, "MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis," which det…

$65 Million Land Sale Advances Former Naval Air Station Redevelopment

A $65 million land sale advances the long-stalled redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. New England Development and Brookfield Properties finalized the deal this week, pushing forward plans for housing, commercial development, infrastructure and open space across…

Walpole Financial Firm Announces Acquisition Of Waypoint

A Walpole-based financial advisory firm announced a completed acquisition this week, per a press release circulated through Google Alerts. Sound View Financial Advisors, described as a woman-owned, fee-only fiduciary planning firm based in Walpole, said it has acquired Waypoint, accordi…

E-Bike Safety Concerns Prompt Statewide Review, Patch Reports

Statewide e-bike safety concerns and a busy local events calendar mark the news out of Westwood this week. Westwood Patch reports that "E-Bike Safety Concerns Grow In MA As Crashes, Injuries Rise," noting police, doctors and state officials are working to keep rules aligned with the veh…

Child seriously injured in bike-vehicle crash on Oakland Street

A child was seriously injured Thursday morning when a vehicle struck them while they rode a bicycle on Oakland Street, prompting a temporary road closure and community concern over street safety. The crash drew coverage from WCVB, NBC Boston and Wellesley Patch, whose morning briefing w…

Investigation Into Officials' Leave Draws Statewide Media Attention

Investigation into the leave of Stoughton's town manager and police chief drew statewide media attention today. NBC Boston reported that the Select Board met for a three-hour private executive session this week as both officials remain off the job pending an investigation, though no add…

Lake Advisory Group Sets Aug. 5 Walk Before Lakeside Concert

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will lead a "Love Our Lake Walk" on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m., just ahead of the free 6:30 p.m. Lakeside Concert at Veterans' Memorial Park Beach, according to the town's website. Town officials also reiterated that Tree Lane remains closed to ve…

Quincy Library Sets Back-To-School Help Fair For August 1

Quincy's library calendar takes center stage as the city heads into August with a run of family and teen programming. The Thomas Crane Public Library will host a Back to School Help Fair on Saturday, August 1, from 8 to 11 a.m., alongside a Research with a Librarian session from 10 a.m.…

Norwood Family Mourns Man Killed in Random Boston Common Attack

A Norwood family is mourning a relative killed in a random attack near Boston Common, according to a July 30 report from Norwood Patch. The outlet's story, "Norwood Family Mourns Man Killed In Random Attack Near Boston Common," described relatives still processing the sudden loss. Separ…

E-Bike Safety Concerns Grow Statewide, Patch Reports

E-bike safety concerns grow statewide as officials work to update rules for the vehicles' rising popularity, Needham Patch reports. Meanwhile, a Needham-based assisted living employee was honored with an excellence award, according to a Wicked Local report carried by AOL.com. On the cal…