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McArdle Bridge will undergo overnight repairs starting July 28, requiring northbound traffic to detour to Chelsea Street Bridge. The repairs aim to enhance safety and extend the bridge's longevity, lasting approximately three weeks. Motorists should plan for detours and additional travel time during work hours.
Eight children from France experienced seizure-like symptoms during a choir concert in Cambridge, Massachusetts, prompting their hospitalization. Fire Chief Thomas Cahill confirmed that all children, aged 11 to 13, appeared healthy prior to the incident, and the cause remains unclear. A hazmat team found no hazardous materials in the building.
StormTeam 5 has issued a heat advisory for southern New England as temperatures are expected to reach the low-to-mid-90s on Friday, with heat indices approaching 100 to 103 degrees. Thunderstorms are likely to develop Friday evening, particularly in northern areas, posing a risk of damaging winds and heavy rain.
A Waltham motorcycle officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a collision while responding to an emergency call on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near 730 Main St. when the officer's motorcycle hit another vehicle while navigating heavy traffic.
Lia Valdez has joined the Boston Tax Help Coalition as the new Relationship Manager, aiming to enhance community partnerships and support volunteers. With a background in community work, she plans to streamline processes and increase visibility for the Coalition's services.
Kien Lang received the 2025 Volunteer of the Year award from the Boston Tax Help Coalition for his dedication to assisting low-to-moderate income residents with tax preparation. Since 2012, Kien has volunteered at various locations, leveraging his multilingual skills to strengthen community ties. This tax season, the Chinatown Main Street site served 171 residents and returned $186,000 in refunds.
A baseball game in Milford, Massachusetts, was suspended after a fight broke out between fans and players during the fourth inning. The Milford Legion Baseball Post postponed the next game following the incident, which involved a Milford fan and players from East Springfield. Police are investigating but made no arrests.
Market Basket appointed Chuck Casassa, Kevin Feole, and Steve Paulenka as executives following the termination of Joe Schmidt and Thomas Gordon amid an investigation into workplace issues. The board cited insubordination and false remarks as reasons for the firings, while Demoulas criticized the decision as detrimental to the company culture. Customers express concern over the ongoing turmoil within the grocery chain.
Four individuals, including two EMTs and a patient, sustained injuries in a collision involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Boston's Franklin Park on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 9:40 a.m., and all injured parties received treatment at a hospital for minor injuries.
A dump truck rolled over early Tuesday on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, involving at least two other vehicles. The fully loaded truck crashed at 7:30 a.m., prompting lane closures that will last for several hours. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.