Around New England

Church Putting on 139th Washington’s Birthday Dinner

Matthew McDonald

First Congregational Church in Methuen has been putting on a dinner in honor of George Washington's birthday since 1881.

This year's, the 139th, is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, one day after the 287th anniversary of Washington's birth, which took place February 22, 1732.

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City of Weed: Brockton To Have Eight Pot Shops, Once Moratorium Ends

Matthew McDonald

The Brockton City Council hasn't ended the city's moratorium on recreational marijuana stores, but Brockton's mayor can't wait.

He has already signed 10 so-called "community host" agreements, even though the city can only have eight stores, according to the Brockton Enterprise.

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