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In Framingham, calls to drop a president’s name from school

About 900 people have backed a petition supporting the name change, pointing to similar efforts at other educational institutions, including at Princeton University.

Amazon opens delivery station in Wilmingtonn

Amazon’s recently opened a new delivery station in Wilmington. The 100,000 square foot Fordham Road building began operations July 7.

Andover taps leader for diversity, wellness efforts

Andover recently named Sobhan “Soap” Namvar to lead a new office overseeing the town’s efforts to promote diversity and battle substance abuse.

MassDOT commits $5.9m for Newton Comm. Ave. project

The state’s transportation department has committed $5.9 million for improved bicycle and pedestrian access along a stretch of Commonwealth Avenue near the Charles River in Newton, the mayor said.

In Framingham, calls to drop a president’s name from school
About 900 people have backed a petition supporting the name change, pointing to similar efforts at other educational institutions, including at Princeton University.

Wellesley forum will tackle leaf blowers
Concerns about the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for routine landscaping will be the subject of a virtual community forum in Wellesley on Tuesday, July 28.

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$70m Boston City Hall Plaza project underway

The two-year renovation project is intended to make the space more accessible and welcoming to people.

A bluer shade of green: Reusable bags are out, but eco-friendly businesses press on with zero-waste goals

“Our customers don’t want plastic packaging," said Debra Stark, who opened Debra’s Natural Gourmet in Concord in 1989. "They want to tread more lightly on the earth.”

Should the state implement its proposed guidelines for face masks and social distancing if schools reopen this fall?

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‘Newton is not a utopia.’ Task force to review policing

Amid national calls for racial justice, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller launched a sweeping review of the city’s police force this week.

On a perfect summer evening, the Girls of Summer returned

Summer youth softball has begun, albeit with several pages of league rules and COVID-19 protocols developed in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

For those with disabilities, a way to keep connected

Virtual classes provide structure, learning, and fun for individuals and families affected by a developmental disability.

Land trust invites visitors to do something outdoors, safely

Wildlands Trust, a nonprofit that preserves open space, is offering public programs outdoors for the first time since the lockdown began in March.

For a Lawrence nonprofit, neighbors always come first

ACT Lawrence recently received a major boost when the Latina-led nonprofit was awarded a three-year, $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation.