Massachusetts
Anheuser-Busch layoffs in Massachusetts affecting nearly 200 jobs
MEDFORD – Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility in the coming months, but some of those employees could find jobs under new ownership.
The Budweiser brewer said last week it would transfer its wholesaler at 440 Riverside Ave. to Quality Beverage.
“We continuously assess our operational footprint to ensure our entire system is set up for long term success, and the transition of these operations will ensure that Anheuser-Busch and our network of independent distributors will continue to drive the growth of our iconic portfolio of brands while providing world-class service to our retail customers across Massachusetts,” Anheuser-Busch chief sales officer Simon Wuestenberg said in a statement.
Anheuser-Busch WARN notice in Massachusetts
Anheuser-Busch filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, with Massachusetts that said 193 employees would be affected by job cuts. The layoffs would take effect in November.
“We are working with Quality Beverage to ensure a smooth transition for our operations, including fully supporting our local teams, and as part of this ongoing transition, we expect that some opportunities will be made available for Boston employees with the Quality Beverage team,” an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson told WBZ-TV.
Quality Beverage, which is owned by Martignetti Companies, has distribution facilities in Taunton, Auburn and Chicopee and bills itself as “a leading distributor of beer and alternative beverages in Massachusetts.”
Last year, Anheuser-Busch laid off hundreds of workers amid slumping Bud Light sales.
A Massachusetts mother picked up a $10 lottery ticket while buying Doritos and ended up winning a $1 million prize.
Amy Kowal, of Chicopee, had went to the Pride Market on 167 Chicopee St. in her hometown for a bag of the chips for her daughter, she told the lottery.
Kowal also decided to buy a “$4,000,000 Lion’s Share” scratch ticket. The game was released on April 16 and as of Aug. 19, there are still two $4 million grand prizes and three $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed.
After scratching the ticket to reveal a $1 million prize, the Chicopee mother claimed her winning ticket on Aug. 15. She opted to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes.
The Pride Market where Kowal bought her winning ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Massachusetts
Downpours in forecast for Massachusetts on Monday. Maps show where rain will be heaviest
BOSTON – The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for Monday, Aug. 19 for heavy downpours and thunderstorms. The peak action is likely to occur in the late afternoon to early evening hours. The main threats will be localized flooding and brief, gusty winds.
The Storm Prediction Center has included portions of Massachusetts in the marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. This is the lowest level threat (1/5).
When will the heaviest rain arrive?
While we anticipate a wet morning with showers in and out in the first half of the day, the stronger storms are expected later in the day. Late afternoon to early evening is when storms are most likely to pose a severe threat.
Watch out for rip currents
Dangerous rip currents have also been a concern along the cape and islands this weekend, and this alert continues into Monday. This includes the south-facing beaches of Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the south and east-facing beaches of the Cape.
What do you do if you’re caught in a rip current? Remain calm. Swim parallel to the shore until you find an exit and can get to safety. However, it is best to avoid swimming in the highlighted areas until the rip currents are not as dangerous. We should start seeing some relief from this on Tuesday.
What does the rest of the week look like?
Rain chances diminish as the week goes on. By the middle to end of this week, it will be comfortable, sunny, and dry. Almost fall-like weather is in store for us after the storms pass!
CAMBRIDGE – One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening.
It happened at around 5:15 p.m. near the MIT Sailing Pavilion. Two cars were seen surrounded by police tape and evidence markers and at least one of the cars had bullet holes in a window. State Police, Cambridge Police and MIT Police are all on scene.
Witnesses reported seeing at least one person taken from the scene in an ambulance.
“It’s just surprising because where would they have shot from, in the middle and then shooting out here to where pedestrians walk is dangerous,” said someone who lives nearby. “There is a risk there, there are plenty of kids that walk down this street all the time.”
State Police said there no threat to the public at this time.
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