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Read MoreThe Hull Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck Monday afternoon on Nantasket Avenue.
At approximately 3:35 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the area of 264 Nantasket Ave. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
Upon their arrival, officers observed that a man had been struck by a vehicle, but was alert and responsive.
The 45-year-old man was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Hull Police continue to investigate, Chief John Dunn said, along with the Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigation's accident reconstruction team.
Nantasket Avenue was closed for three hours and reopened to traffic at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Whereas Nearly 241 years ago today, our Nation's Founders declared, "these United Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States."; and
Whereas This Declaration marked an influential milestone in the history of human freedom and liberty; and
Whereas On this anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those patriots who established our great country. We celebrate the values of justice and equality that strengthen our country; and
Whereas At the core of our country's Declaration of Independence, "all men are created equal" and "they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." In pursuit of these ideals, generations of Americans have unveiled new hopes of freedom that simply cannot be bound by the borders of our country; and
Whereas As citizens of our beloved Commonwealth, celebrating our country's cherished independence, we should not only take pride in our vibrant history, but also look to the future with hope, confidence, and grace; and
Whereas We offer immense gratitude to all the patriots of both our past and present who have sought to advance freedom, establish virtue, and build foundations of peace. Because of their sacrifice, this country remains a beacon of hope for all who dream of a life filled with liberty, justice, and happiness; and
Whereas As members of the "shining city on the hill," we exemplify all that is possible for a body of free people,
Now, Therefore, I, Charles D. Baker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the July 4th, 2017 to be,
INDEPENDENCE DAY
And urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.
Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this first day of July, in the year two thousand and seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and forty-first.
By His Excellency Charles D. Baker, Governor of the Commonwealth
Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth
William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth
God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
NBC Boston posted a segment today on Riddle's Supermarket hitting the real estate market. See the story here:
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By Colin A. Young, State House News Service
The median home price in Massachusetts hit its highest mark ever for the month of May and analysts say the steady rise in price stems from low inventory, a seemingly chronic issue in the state's housing market.
The Warren Group reported Tuesday that the median sale price of a single-family home in May increased 6.9 percent to $370,000, the 14th consecutive month with a year-over-year increase.
There were 5,396 single-family Massachusetts homes sold in May, a 1.5 percent increase over May 2016 and the highest total for May since 2004, according to the Warren Group.
"Though single-family sales are on the rise, they're not rising as swiftly as the median price, which smashed the previous record of $352,500 from May 2005," Timothy Warren, CEO of the Warren Group, said in a statement. "Low inventory of homes for sale has many industry experts on edge. Buyers are finding very little choice and are forced to bid aggressively to make a purchase."
Through May of this year, single-family home sales are up 0.6 percent compared to the first five months of 2016, while the median price is up 6.8 percent, the Warren Group said.
The median condo sale price also hit its high mark for the month of May last month, climbing 8 percent to hit $361,750, according to the Warren Group. Condo sales increased 9 percent last month, with 2,430 units sold.
"As prices continue to climb at a dizzy pace, condos are an increasingly viable – and desirable –option for many first-time buyers," Warren Group Editorial and Media Relations Director Cassidy Murphy said in a statement. "But with a median price within $10,000 of the single-family median, condos may not be an affordable option for much longer."
At the outset of the 2017-2018 session, the Legislature passed a surprise bill giving themselves pay raises, along with judges and statewide officeholders. Yet lawmakers have been slow to accomplish much else.
Read MoreEleven months into the 2017 fiscal year, Attorney General Maura Healey's office has received 16,000 calls to its wage theft hotline, or about 70 per day, said Cynthia Mark, the chief of Healey's Fair Labor Division.
Read MoreEveryone's invited to attend the ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Monument Square, at the intersection of Nantasket and Samoset avenues.
Read MoreBOSTON – Forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in coastal Connecticut, coastal Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts (including Cape Cod and the Islands) for Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
With hot, summery weather, EPA and state forecasters predict areas of unhealthy air quality in several areas within New England tomorrow. EPA and the medical community suggest that people limit their strenuous outdoor activity when poor air quality is expected. On these days, people can also help reduce emissions by choosing to carpool, use public transportation, and limit the use of electricity during peak electrical use hours.
Ground-level ozone forms when volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen (ozone precursors) interact in the presence of strong sunshine. Cars, trucks and buses give off the majority of the pollution create ozone. Gasoline stations, print shops, household products like paints and some cleaners, as well as lawn and garden equipment also add to the ozone problem.
Exposure to elevated ozone levels can cause breathing problems, aggravate asthma and other pre-existing lung diseases, and make people more susceptible to respiratory infection. When ozone levels are elevated, people should refrain from strenuous outdoor activity, especially sensitive populations such as children and adults with respiratory problems.
When ozone is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, members of the public are encouraged to help limit emissions and reduce ozone by:
- using public transportation if possible;
- combining errands and car-pooling to reduce driving time and mileage;
- using less electricity by turning air conditioning to a higher temperature setting; turning off lights, TVs and computers when they are not being used; and
- avoiding using small gasoline-powered engines, such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, power-washers, air compressors and leaf blowers on unhealthy air days.
There are still a few tickets available to tomorrow night's Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park.
Some locals will be carpooling from Temple Beth Sholom's parking lot at 4:45 p.m., or you can arrange your own transportation. $35 ticket fee gets you admission to the game against the Phillies and a Hebrew Red Sox hat.
Those who are interested should call the temple office, 781 925-0091, as soon as possible.
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