Ratepayers in the six New England states will pay for $474 million in electricity upgrades, and most of the work will take place in several Central Massachusetts communities. National Grid's application to modernize the Massachusetts portion of the aging ... See more
National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass. Henry Schwan - Work will begin this summer to modernize the Massachusetts portion of an aging power transmission line. - Roughly 130 acres of trees will be removed along the transmissi... See more
Massachusetts reports big drop in opioid-related overdose deaths Henry Schwan For the first time in more than 10 years, the total number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts has dropped below 1,000 in a single year. The state Department of P... See more
Three of a deadly kind threatening pine, beech, ash trees in MA Henry Schwan - The emerald ash borer's larvae attack trees from within. - Beech leaf disease from nematodes attack beech trees - Various fungal species plague white pine trees. PAXTON – When ... See more
Canine distemper concerns in Worcester County. What to know Henry Schwan A rabies-infected fox that attacked a Worcester woman this spring captured the public’s attention. Now, police in the small town of Athol in northern Worcester County are reporting a... See more