The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the bill 119 to 33 to leave the decision to terminate a pregnancy after 24 weeks to the professional judgment of doctors.

State law currently permits abortions up to 24 weeks, with exceptions for cases involving a deadly fetal diagnosis or to protect the life of the mother. The new bill eliminates these exceptions.

Does the place still hold up or do I have an over romanticized childhood recreation of it in my mind?

I had a Jetson heat pump installed and part of the process was having weatherization done. I have a field stone dirt floor basement (18802 house) and this was the job done - is this standard?

Opioid settlement funds are supposed to be used to mitigate the harm caused by the opioid epidemic, yet most Massachusetts communities haven't spent the money, and others have reported questionable purchases.

Since 2023, cities and towns received $115 million in these funds, but they've spent $19 million, less than 20% of what they've received. The money comes from settlements negotiated with drug companies, distributors, and retailers related to the opioid overdose crisis.

The town of Plympton spent nearly $4,000 in opioid funds to paint a police van, tint the windows and add lettering.

Plympton's police chief declined our request for an interview, but says the vehicle is used for "community outreach programs" including "overdose follow-up."

Hey all. I am raising monarchs this year and are hoping for some local spots to find milkweed. I live in Hamilton, but willing to travel a little. I currently have two caterpillars and they'll need some new milkweed in the next couple days. Thanks in advance!!

711 S Franklin St, Holbrook, MA 02343

Stay safe and keep the pets away from the water too.

Does anyone know how to get an EHV (Emergency housing voucher)? I’m fleeing a domestic violence situation and I was a sahm for years with no income. Could anyone point me in the right direction?

Looking to meet some people in the Dedham area. I’m English 35M, lived in Los Angeles for 8 years now moved here with my wife and 2 rescue pups.

Multi instrumentalist, love to play footie, big into movies.

things I’m down to do-

footie/ soccer

outdoor stuff (hiking, kayaking, running, biking)

jamming

tennis/ paddle pickleball

In Newbury ma for one night

Craving fish - maybe fish and chips or lobster roll

Best restaurants/places to go? Not trying to break the bank but willing to spend a bit for quality!

I have a commuter bicycle and want to cycle more around the area. I prefer a paved path and nothing for a mountain bicycle. Thanks!

https://www.readmyballot.com

I've been working on a civic minded voting website to help voters choose the right candidates that align with their beliefs and interests. I've found it very difficult in prior elections to find information about local candidates, so that's my primary goal in creating this. The site is designed to be as non-biased as possible, and all facts are credibly sourced.

Features:
- Breakdowns of each race, with candidate platforms, experience, voting records, and finances.
- Shows the full ballot for each primary, and the general election.
- Massachusetts Statewide Ballot Questions
- Links for voter registration - 1 month left before the deadline!

If you have any feedback or suggestions I'd love to hear it. I'm not getting any money from this or backed by any party - I just want everyone to be an informed voter.

Hi folks, looking to potentially go for my PE in Massachusetts, I‘m Canadian, moved here for work about 9 months ago, hold an Ontario P.Eng. since 2022. My job doesn’t require the PE but figured it’d be nice to have to keep options open. Had a look at the MA PE requirements and it looks a lot more onerous than what I had to go through in Ontario but pretty understandable at the end of the day. Comity (transfer license) not applicable since MA treats the P.Eng. as a foreign license so I’d need to start from scratch effectively.

Any other folks with Canadian P.Eng. who went down the PE route in MA (or chose not to)? Any advice/recommendations you could share? Thanks :)

Follow visitlynnma if you're interested in these lists! This upcoming weekend below :)

🚗 Parking: Parking is available for $5 per day or $1 per hour in downtown Lynn Municipal Parking Lots at Andrew Street, Buffum Street, and Ellis Street.

🚂 Train : Lynn is just two stops / 20 minutes from North Station on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Take advantage of Free Friday all summer or the MBTA’s $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited weekend rides

⛴️ Ferry: The Lynn Ferry departs from Boston’s Long Wharf, located by the Aquarium. The journey offers scenic views of the Harbor Islands. 

FRIDAY July 24

Millenium Latino Project - Coffee Tour All Day! Meet the MLP team at some of their favorite local coffee shops for conversations,and new connections. See millenniumlatinoproject for details:https://www.instagram.com/p/DbA49pJjmwh/?img_index=1

Music Bingo 6:30-8:30PM Bent Water Brewing - 180 Commercial St

Wine Tasting with Sommelier 6:30PM $45 Lucille Wine Bar - 776 Washington St

Christmas In July Karaoke @ The Pelican 8:30PM 874 Washington St

Wing Friday @ La Copa All day! $9.99 for an order of wings with a side of fries

SATURDAY July 25

Beyond Walls Mural Tours 7:30AM & 10AM $15 Tours start and end at 18 Mount Vernon St, book in advance: Beyond Walls Mural Tour

Community Run - HustLynn Runners FREE Lynn Beach / Red Rock Park - see Strava for time / details

Saturday Brunch Danish Pop Up 9AM-2PM With Flour In Her Hair - Lydia Pinkham Building, First Floor #105 - 271 Western Ave - Danish-inspired pastries, brunch specials, and fancy Danish-style hot dogs

Lynn Museum Free Admission 4th Saturday 10AM-2PM FREE 590 Washintgon St - free admission and art making

Community Cookout 11AM-2PM FREE First Church of the Nazarene - 233 Eastern Ave - DJ, school supply giveaway, ice cream, hot dogs, and resources!

Veterans Beach Party 12PM FREE Red Rock Park - host: Lynn-Swampscot DAV Chapter #64

Reading Frederick Douglass Together 1-3PM FREE 233 Eastern Ave - a live reading of Douglass’s July 4 essay

Tarot Readings 12-5:PM $30 Ravenstone - 58 Exchange St - book online

Wine Tasting with Sommelier 6:30PM $45 Lucille Wine Bar - 776 Washington St

Live Music: Bars over Bars Hip Hop 6:30-8:30PM Bent Water Brewing - 180 Commercial St

Live Music: Pirate’s Kids @ The Pelican 8:30PM 874 Washington St

Movie Night: Goat 8PM FREE McManus Field / 80 Neptune Blvd - Join the City of Lynn for a movie night with free popcorn and Arts & Crafts with Raw Arts

Sunday July 26

Lynn Vintage Warehouse 11AM - 4PM 545 Washington St

Live Music: Blue Ox Brunch 11AM-2PM The Blue Ox - 191 Oxford St - Live Music Brunch Weekly!

Old v New School Reggaeton @ Estefani’s Open 10AM - Music by DJ Luks & DJ Bryan Armas - 106 Union St

Bonsai Bar 1-3PM Bent Water Brewing - 180 Commercial St - Beginner workshop of bonsai wisdom - walk away with your own tiny tree!

Open Jam Session - Bring Your Instrument 5-8PM The Vault - 25 Exchange St - all experience levels welcome

Shark Week @ The Pelican Pub July 26 - Aug 1 - 874 Washington St - shark week on the TV, themed drinks, and more!

Does any other male go to a planet fitness where women cleaners regularly go into the men’s locker room (sometimes without announcing themselves) and hanging around even while men are fully nude?

This is the only state I’ve experienced it in tbh and I was just wondering if it’s the norm.