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Body Pulled From Charles River ID'd As Mass Man Body Pulled From Charles River ID'd As Mass Man
Body Pulled From Charles River ID'd As Mass Man A man whose body was pulled from the Charles River has been identified as a Middlesex County resident. Massachusetts State Police patrols responded to the Boston side of the Charles River, a short distance east of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge after a dog walker observed the body close to the river bank at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19. The State Police Marine Unit moved the victim’s body onto the shoreline from the water. Boston EMS personnel determined he was dead. Detectives then went to the man’s apartment in Newton and spoke to people who knew him. On Wednesday morning,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
See Inside: Most Expensive Listing In Boston May Be One Of Priciest Sales In State History See Inside: Most Expensive Listing In Boston May Be One Of Priciest Sales In State History
See Inside: Most Expensive Listing In Boston May Be One Of Priciest Sales In State History A lavish 7,848-square-foot in Back Bay is the most expensive listing on the market in Boston, and if sold, would be one of the priciest condo sales ever in the city. Located on the 58th floor of the Four Seasons Private Residences at One Dalton Street, one of the tallest buildings in Boston, the luxury apartment features two balconies that have stunning views of Boston Harbor, the Charles River, and Cambridge. The lavish condo is on the 58th floor at One Dalton Street. MGS Group Real Estate Built in 2020, the penthouse boasts five bedrooms and six full bathrooms, with two partial bathro…

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by Khier Casino
Business
LEGO Bound For Mass, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters LEGO Bound For Mass, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters
Lego Bound For Mass, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.  The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.  The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool. "Boston is one of the United States’ most l…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
This Massachusetts City Is A Parents’ Dream Come True, Studies Say This Massachusetts City Is A Parents’ Dream Come True, Studies Say
This Massachusetts City Is A Parents’ Dream Come True, Studies Say Two new studies found that one Massachusetts city may be one of the best in the country for parents. It was ranked the most family-friendly and one of the safest for kids.  Where is this mecca for moms? It's nestled along the Charles River in a little community known as Cambridge.  OpenDoor recently studied which cities were best to raise a family. That meant evaluating schools and family amenities like parks, playgrounds, parks, swimming pools, community centers, and more.  Cambridge topped the list for its small-town feel and family-friendly appeal. Cliffside Park, NJ…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass 'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass A Paramount food star is raising the bar by bringing his restaurant chain to the Bay State.  Jon Taffer, host of "Bar Rescue," is bringing Taffer's Tavern to the Boston area with a new location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown later this summer.  The spot will be Taffer's second franchise location, with a third opening in Washington DC around the same time. The original Taffer's Tavern is located in Alpharetta, Ga. “Boston is home to some of the first bars and taverns in the country and has a rich tradition of discerning taste," Taffer said in a statement according to Boston25. "We are lookin…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River
Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River Members of the Cambridge Fire Department's Dive Team and Marine Unit are being praised after successfully recovering a woman's wedding ring from the Charles River.  A woman at the Charlesgate Yacht Club informed crews that she dropped her diamond wedding ring into the river on Sunday, July 3, Lieutenant Stephen Capuccio said in a statement on Twitter.  Please see the attached note from LT. Capuccio re the quick recovery of a wedding ring in the Charles river. Thanks to the Dive Rescue Team & Marine Unit members for taking the extra public service effort. Tremendous work! pic.twitter…

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by David Cifarelli
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'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders 'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders
'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders Quick-acting emergency responders grappled with rough terrain and an icy embankment in order to save a dog’s life after it fell through the ice on a frigid river earlier this week. "Great teamwork today to save this pup right before Christmas!!!" noted the Wellesley Fire Department on its Facebook page. Emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a dog in the river at around noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, said Wellesley Fire Fighters. “Popeye” had broken through the ice on the Charles River in Wellesley while out on a walk with his owner. The dog was unable to climb out of the river …

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by Kristin Palpini