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Norwell issues boil water order after E. coli found in supply

Norwell remains under a boil water order after E. coli bacteria was detected in the town's water supply, prompting a cascade of urgent alerts. The town posted an "URGENT: BOIL WATER ORDER IN EFFECT" notice July 8, followed by bottled water guidance and testing updates through July 10, p…

United Way honors Marshfield nonprofit Road to Responsibility

Marshfield nonprofit Road to Responsibility received recognition from United Way of Plymouth County for its community service work, per Wicked Local's July 9 report. The organization, based in Marshfield, was highlighted among the outlet's coverage of local nonprofits contributing to th…

United Way honors Marshfield nonprofit Road to Responsibility

Marshfield nonprofit Road to Responsibility received recognition from United Way of Plymouth County for its community service work, per Wicked Local's July 9 report. The organization, based in Marshfield, was highlighted among the outlet's coverage of local nonprofits contributing to th…

Wareham Keeps Watering Restrictions in Place as Summer Events Ramp Up

Wareham keeps outdoor watering restrictions and beach closure advisories in place as summer programming expands across town. Town officials also touted a newly launched Wareham Silver Alert Program to help locate missing seniors, and flagged ADA improvements underway at the Lillian Greg…

Crews Search Charge Pond for Missing Swimmer in Plymouth

Search crews combed Charge Pond in Plymouth on Wednesday for a reported missing swimmer, drawing regional emergency response and news coverage. Abington-area responders assisted in the search, according to WCVB, while NBC Boston also reported on the ongoing effort. Separately, Boston 25…

Disco Biscuits shift Cape Cod concert to Pembroke venue

Disco Biscuits relocate a Cape Cod concert to Pembroke's Soundcheck Studios, bringing a touring national jam band to town this month. The band announced the venue switch from the Melody Tent to Soundcheck Studios, located about an hour from the original site, according to Relix and JamB…

Norwell boil water order continues after E. coli detected in sample

Norwell remains under a boil water order after E. coli was detected in a town water sample, with officials issuing a second urgent bottled-water update late July 9. The town's News Flash feed posted boil water instructions July 8, a situation also confirmed by WCVB in "Boil water adviso…

Library Launches Week of Summer Events as Watering Restrictions Continue

Wareham enters mid-July with active outdoor watering restrictions and beach closures still in place townwide. The Wareham Free Library opens a busy stretch of programming, starting Wednesday, July 8, with "Stories of Fenway Park" featuring Nancy Franks, followed by Laser Tag in the Libr…

Crews Search Plymouth Pond for Missing Swimmer

Search crews responded to Charge Pond in Plymouth after a swimmer was reported missing Wednesday, with the Abington Fire Department assisting, according to WCVB and NBC Boston. Meanwhile, a Discovery Channel crew was seen filming a Shark Week special in town, Boston 25 News reported. In…

Norwell Issues Urgent Boil Water Order Amid Escalating Water Restrictions

Norwell issued an urgent boil water order on July 8, escalating water concerns that began with Tier 4 restrictions imposed June 17. Town officials posted instructions directing residents to boil tap water before drinking or cooking while the order remains active. Meanwhile, the Norwell …

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