'Hard Conversations': Salem School Committee Talks Teacher Contract
By SALEM, MA — The Salem School Committee has issued an update statement on the ongoing negotiations with the Salem Teacher Union that reaffirmed the district’s commitment to a series of goals to improve salaries and working conditions while allowing that will “necessitate hard conversations about how we use finite resources in the coming years.” The […]
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End Of Era: Our Lady Of Angels Retirement Demolition Underway: Photos
JOLIET — It’s been more than a year sinceJoliet Patch reported that the Our Lady of Angels retirement home, a shining star in the Joliet community since around 1960, had closed its doors forever. The property has remained vacant ever since. However, Gould Construction has started to dismantle and destroy Our Lady Of Angels buildings. […]
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Proposed Self-Storage Facility Settles With Barnegat Zoning Board
Click:gold buyers Auckland BARNEGAT, NJ — A proposed self-storage facility on West Bay Avenue is now being allowed to move forward with its plans following a settlement agreement between its developers and the Barnegat Zoning Board of Adjustment. The facility, proposed by PSC Barnegat LLC, was denied by the board in June of 2023. After […]
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Riko's Pizza To Open New Upgraded Restaurant, Bar In Norwalk
NORWALK, CT — Riko’s Pizza, a fast-growing pizza franchise famous for its thin crust tavern-style pies, announced this week plans to open a new expanded restaurant and bar in Norwalk. In an announcement Tuesday, the company said it planned to move and upgrade its current “legacy” takeout-only location from 247 Connecticut Avenue to a new […]
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New Gas Station/Restaurant Approved In Farmington
FARMINGTON, CT — A vacant and blighted eyesore off Route 6 in Farmington will be transformed into a place to get gas and, perhaps, a fast meal or two. The Farmington Plan and Zoning Commission Monday unanimously approved a special permit/site plan for a developer to build a new gas station/convenience store/quick-service restaurant at 342 […]
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Crosswalk May Not Have Saved Worcester Teen Killed Crossing Belmont: Data
WORCESTER, MA — A little over two years ago, a driver hit Candice Asare-Yeboah while she crossed Stafford Street in a marked crosswalk with her mother. The 5-year-old died weeks later. Nearly two weeks ago, Gianna Rose Simoncini, 13, died after a driver hit her while she was crossing Belmont Street outside a crosswalk just […]
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Farmington Town Manager, Town Clerk Get Pay Bumps
FARMINGTON, CT — Two prominent Town of Farmington employees earned pay increases and/or a bonus following a recent special Farmington Town Council meeting. The council voted unanimously to give Farmington Town Clerk Maureen Frink a pay raise for a $94,912 salary (up from $90,341). Also that same night, the council voted unanimously to give Farmington […]
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School Of Rock Lemont Offers Music Education For Kids, Adults
LEMONT, IL — School of Rock Lemont opened its door earlier this year, offering performance-based music education for kids and adults alike. Owner Zvi Kremer said the business, at 1256 State St., has been open since January, but the location held a grand opening in May. Click Here: Kenzo ジャンパー Kremer said that plans for […]
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Who Will Pay For New Train Tunnel In NJ, NY? Feds Up Their Ante
NEW JERSEY — When you’re talking billions of dollars, it raises a lot of eyebrows when you can’t answer an important question about the Gateway Tunnel, one of the most significant construction projects happening in New Jersey and New York: “How will it be paid for?” Now, that conundrum has finally been put to rest, […]
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$50K Raised For Fatally Shot Odenton Boxer, Petition Demands Justice
ODENTON, MD — A fundraiser has collected over $52,000 for the family of a 27-year-old Odenton father who was fatally shot last month just before he became a professional boxer. The money will help the 2-year-old son of the late Isaiah Olugbemi. The fund will also cover funeral costs and legal fees for the family. […]
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