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Trooper Rescues Man From Middleborough Fire

Trooper Rescues Man From Middleborough Fire

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Middleborough around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Fire officials say the fire took place at the Acorn Hill Home at 385 West Grove St. with Fire Chief Lance Benjamino saying a State Trooper came to the scene and evacuated residents....

Rents Have Exploded Across the Country

Rents Have Exploded Across the Country

Rents reach 'insane' levels across US with no end in sight. Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from...

Sunday Conversation: 2.20.22

Sunday Conversation: 2.20.22

With a wave of foreclosures coming, there is major opportunity for new people to get involved in real estate investing. Mark’s got the tips for first-timers. https://youtu.be/HI3BYJHMkqw  

Fagan Named As Interim Town Administrator In Milton

Fagan Named As Interim Town Administrator In Milton

The Milton Select Board has named Annmarie Fagan as the interim Town Administrator.  The board’s chair, Kathleen Conlon, says that Fagan, who has previously served in the role, has already taken steps to be prepared once her tenure begins.   She will replace...

Meet our pet of the week, Raider!

Meet our pet of the week, Raider!

Raider is the sweetest, goofiest boy you could ever meet! Our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton tell us when this beefy love-bug looks at you, you can see in his eyes how much love he has to give. Raider knows he is a...

State Rep. Discusses Passage Of Nero’s Law

State Rep. Discusses Passage Of Nero’s Law

Gov. Charlie Baker signed in to law “Nero’s Law” on Tuesday.  The new law will let emergency personnel treat injured police dogs and bring them to veterinary facilities. Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon. Current State...

Numerous Towns Respond to Fire at Rockland 3M Facility

Numerous Towns Respond to Fire at Rockland 3M Facility

Numerous towns responded to a fire at a 3M facility in Rockland. Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey says they responded after a fire alarm activation at 30 Commerce Road, just before 3 p.m. Thursday. “While en route, we were updated that there was actually a smoke...

Hot Mic Puts Plymouth Selectman in Hot Water

Hot Mic Puts Plymouth Selectman in Hot Water

In Plymouth this week a slip of the lip on an open mic causes a Finance Committee member to call for an apology from a Select Board member.  Bobbi Clark files the story:   At their meeting this week, shortly after the select Board voted 4 to 1 against Article 18, a...

South Shore Plaza Shooting Suspect Arrested

South Shore Plaza Shooting Suspect Arrested

A Maynard man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office says 19-year-old Julius Hammond-Desir was arrested in Dorchester by members of the Braintree, Boston, and...

One Dead Following Quincy Shooting

One Dead Following Quincy Shooting

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting incident in Quincy Tuesday night. Quincy Police say that at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Taffrail Rd. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey says that...

Sunday Conversation: 2.13.22

Sunday Conversation: 2.13.22

If you sell your home, will you be able to find one to buy in the current market? Listen to this week’s segment to hear some of Mark’s solutions.   https://youtu.be/dSzLvoWhDPA  

Feel Good Friday: 2.4.22

Feel Good Friday: 2.4.22

We learned on the Dr. Joe Show this week that exercise helps stave off memory loss problems. You’re in luck because the 12th Annual Marshfield Education Foundation 5K is coming up on March 19th, 2022! Sign up at marshfieldstpatricksday5k.com ...

Sunday Conversation: 2.6.22

Sunday Conversation: 2.6.22

Can you move your property into a trust if you have a mortgage? How can you escape the Due-on-Sale Clause violation if you do? Listen in to Mark and Rob’s discussion this week.   https://youtu.be/M2bYM-QbSsg

Feel Good Friday: 1.28.22

Feel Good Friday: 1.28.22

Need a new podcast to keep you busy during the storm? Elements of Stiles will introduce you to professionals in our local network and how they serve the community. https://youtu.be/OBv1w_kWLMc  

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