In Other News

Town Offices Closed Friday in Medway and Franklin

In honor of the Juneteenth holiday non-emergency offices will be closed in both towns of in Friay (image from Medway website)

Foxborough sued by Kraft Group

Remember the will-they, won't-they waiting game a few months ago regarding whether the Town of Foxborough would issue a permit for the World Cup events?  Well, an aspect of that story is now in court.  According to a report from WBUR, such events require town's to issue an entertainment license and state law says the fee can't exceed $100.  But this time,  the town added a "renewal" charge of $953,640 and acknowledged that the money was to offset what was expected to be an extensive and lengthy period of readiness and response. Kraft Group wants a refund.

Norwood Hospital Rescue Hits a Wall

According to multiple published sources, Mass General Brigham had shown interest in acquiring and reviving Norwood hospital recently. But at some point in the negotiations, Steward's former "partner" that retained control of the real estate, jacked the price up substantially. MGB walked away. Now there is a move to acquire the site through eminent domain.

Calvin to the Rescue
Recently the Medway Select Board honored a student named Calvin who spotted his own house burning on his way home from school and quickly summoned help via a 911 call

What the Truck?

Rhode Island, fed up with the skyrocketing costs of fire apparatus and other safety vehicles, filed a a 72-page federal antitrust lawsuit accusing the manufacturers of conspiring to suppress the supply of emergency vehicles and increasing the wait times to receive them.

SBA Disaster Help Now available for Feb. Blizzard

Eligible applicants may apply online at sba.gov/disaster. The deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications is March 12, 2027. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.