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Largest Ouija Board – Salem, Massachusetts

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ray BaloghNovember 24, 2020
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If the standard Ouija session involves hushed questions whispered in a darkened seance room, Rick “Ormortis” Schreck’s record-breaking rendition of the talking board game is the otherworldly communication equivalent of shouting through a bullhorn with the volume pegged to the … Continue reading →

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Going for it: Massachusetts Fire Department experiences grant success

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2016 by Sarah WrightMay 23, 2016
West Barnstable Fire Department might be small, but it has accomplished major successes in grant writing, securing about $900,610 to support needed purchases such as a used ladder truck in 2004, training, and hiring a deputy fire chief. (Photo provided)

Since 2001, the West Barnstable Fire Department, servicing the seaside town of roughly 3,200, has received just shy of $1 million in grants. Part of that success came about from simply taking the first step: applying for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Sokhary Chau is first Cambodian American mayor

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2022 by Julie YoungJune 27, 2022
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As a nine-year-old boy living in a refugee camp, Sokhary Chau did not aspire to be the first Cambodian American mayor elected in the United States. He was merely looking for a place to call home. Over 25 years later … Continue reading →

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Somerville’s three-way mattress recycling win

The Municipal Posted on June 24, 2022 by Dani MessickJune 24, 2022
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A city in Massachusetts with a history of pioneering recycling efforts has again developed a program to ease the effects of sustainability policies on its residents. Massachusetts’ mattress waste ban will go into effect Nov. 1. The ban is part … Continue reading →

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M Top 10: Top 10 best cities for coffee lovers

The Municipal Posted on January 10, 2022 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2022
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Some people live for their cup of joe. In fact, the National Coffee Association found that 62% of Americans drink coffee every day, with the average coffee drinker consuming three cups daily. WalletHub.com notes, “Coffee consumption has also risen 8% … Continue reading →

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Top 10 best states for children’s health care

The Municipal Posted on September 10, 2021 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2022
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Children are the future, and while that statement may be a cliché, it doesn’t make it any less accurate. And as such, it is vital for children to receive quality health care. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District … Continue reading →

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‘A capital opportunity’ in Augusta, Maine

The Municipal Posted on September 5, 2021 by Denise FedorowSeptember 3, 2021
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Augusta, Maine, has the distinction of being the third smallest capital city in the United States. It is in the heart of the Kennebec Valley in central Maine and is located on both sides of the river at the head … Continue reading →

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Public education key to healthy stormwater

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2021 by Deborah GerbersJuly 29, 2021
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Stormwater, which is defined as any water from rain or melted snow running untreated into storm basins, has a significant environmental impact most people do not fully understand. Untreated stormwater has the potential to pollute local water bodies and cause … Continue reading →

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M Top 10: Best cities for locavores

The Municipal Posted on May 7, 2021 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2022
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You might be wondering what a locavore is. Well, they are people who prefer to mainly eat foods sourced from their local region, and as LawnStarter.com notes, interest in locally sourced foods has only grown during the pandemic. “But not … Continue reading →

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Washington State University looks to produce environmentally friendly deicers

The Municipal Posted on November 26, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyNovember 25, 2020
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According to Dr. Xianming Shi, professor in civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University, the United States applies around 27 million tons of road salt to roadways annually. This road salt has the potential to contaminate up to 1,500 … Continue reading →

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Fire departments partner to share resources in light of COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoSeptember 21, 2020
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A spirit of putting collaboration over competition has been key to helping six small-town Massachusetts fire departments respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The towns of Newburyport, Salisbury, Amesbury, West Newbury, Merrimac and Newbury joined forces this spring to ensure they … Continue reading →

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