Deja Brew, a neighborhood family-owned espresso store, has been in Southie for about 27 years. Operations director Jenni McNeill advised NBC10 Boston that Small Enterprise Saturday helps get them in good condition as they head into their sluggish season.
“We’ll see a bit of little bit of a fall off, you recognize, after the New 12 months,” McNeill stated. “Folks all the time set their New yr’s resolutions to make espresso at residence and stuff and let me simply let you know, it solely lasts for a bit of bit and all people comes again, which we’re grateful for.”
Deja Brew didn’t shut down fully throughout the heigh of the pandemic, however like different small enterprise they made main adjustments. The espresso store opened for take-out solely, briefly stopped utilizing plastic cups and labored with group companions to assist each other, McNeill stated. Now that companies have totally reopened, they’re contending with inflation charges. One “enormous” method to assist, McNeill stated, is by shopping for reward playing cards.
“Now with the inflation – it’s positively taking successful on the companies,” McNeill stated. “We’re making an attempt hardest to guarantee that all the pieces goes to buyer, however on the finish of the day it has been fairly wild the previous few months with the inflation.”
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McNeil urged folks to prove Thursday night time for the South Boston Christmas Stroll, the place native companies will open their doorways whereas Santa makes his rounds from 4-6 p.m.
“The vacations round listed below are very particular,” McNeill stated. “After yesterday’s enormous Black Friday and seeing all people out and about purchasing, we positively have to recollect the mother and pops, particularly this neighborhood. It’s the core of our group.”
METHUEN — Massachusetts police say gunfire erupted and multiple people were shot early Sunday morning during a pop-up party organized on social media.
Seven people were shot and wounded during the overnight violence. An eighth person was hurt while running away when shots rang out at a large gathering of young people in Methuen, authorities said Sunday.
DA calls it “tragic case of gun violence”
The gunfire began just before 2 a.m. after hundreds of people gathered for a pop-up party billed as a car meetup organized on social media, officials said at a news conference. The party happened in an industrial park along Lindburg Avenue, a secluded area of Methuen. Tire tracks from drivers doing donuts could still be seen on the ground Sunday evening.
The victims range in age from 17 to 22 years old. Two of the victims are in critical condition.
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“That’s very family-friendly area, it’s a nice area to live,” said Methuen resident Joseph Autiio. “I’m honestly shocked it happened over there. I think social media affects everybody. Everybody’s connected and can see things going on on social media, especially young kids, and it definitely affects the way they think and it’s getting worse and worse, obviously. It’s sad, especially that people got shot.”
“This is another tragic case of gun violence that brings us together this morning,” Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said. “It’s pretty amazing that with the amount of ballistics evidence that we’re recovering that more people weren’t hurt.”
Pop-up party was organized on social media
Authorities declined to comment on the number of suspects. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered.
Metheun Police Chief Scott McNamara said authorities have been monitoring other “hot spots” where such gatherings typically take place, but Sunday’s attack happened in a new location and was the first to turn violent.
“Usually these meet-ups consist of very loud music, disorderly conduct, sometimes drinking,” he said. “We try to take action where we can to discourage it, and we’ve been fairly successful in that regard. Unfortunately we did experience a tragic incident here in Metheun last night.”
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No suspects have been identified. Tucker said they’re pursuing all potential leads in the case.
Serious dirtbike crash reported at Massachusetts track and more top stories
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WAREHAM – A 14-year-old boy died Saturday after crashing at a Massachusetts dirt bike track.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. at Diamond MC on Atwood Farm Way in Wareham.
Teenager killed at Diamond MX track
The Plymouth District Attorney’s office said the boy was rushed to Tobey Hospital in Wareham but later died.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the death.
“The Diamond MX family extends our deepest condolences to the riders family and all involved,” the facility said in a statement.
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The DA did not release the name of the teenager who was killed.
Previous death at Wareham
In 2021, a 13-year-old girl died during a crash at the same track.
Ava Pioppi of Carver lost control after landing a jump, swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with a man on another bike.
The track was known as Wareham MX Park at the time, though the owner later closed the facility.
Track owner responds to death of rider
The track’s current owner said the facility can “confidently say all safety measures were taken and in place.”
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“The Motorcross community partakes in riding for the fun, freedom and escape it provides for us. With that being said we also know the risk that is involved,” the track owner posted on social media. “As an owner operator this is the first tragic accident that has happened on our watch. I can’t explain how much this has shaken me. I wanted to get involved for all the positive things the sport brought to the riders and to the community. I also did this for a place for my family to enjoy also. This is a part of business nobody enjoys or plans for.”
The owner said the track is closed on Sunday “out of respect for the family and track employees.”
Matt Schooley
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Matt Schooley is a digital producer at CBS Boston. He has been a member of the WBZ news team for the last decade.
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“This past Sunday, June 9, was the 8th Annual Manheim New England Touch-a-Truck event.
Proceeds from raffles held at the event went towards Jaxon’s Journey with a Rare Brain Tumor and Butterflies Raising Hope Fundraisers.
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Jaxon is a 6-year-old who has been battling Hypothalamic Hamartoma since he was 9 months old. Children braved the rainy conditions to look at and play on vehicles of all types. The event hosted construction trucks, military equpiment, police, fire and EMS vehicles.”-Massachusetts State Police.
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