Route 79 expressway closure looms; Graham's Hot Dogs closed: Top stories
As we prepare to kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
Some news you donut want to miss. Fairhaven-based Donut Factory will soon be coming to Westport! They're known for their eye-popping and mouth-watering donut creations, but they've got a lot more too. Here's what you can expect when their new Westport location opens this spring.
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a multi-family home in Fall River that sold for $470,000. The Tecumseh Street property was built in 1900, with many updates and renovations done throughout the years, including a new roof and windows. Check out this three-unit property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Fall River's Route 79 expressway scheduled to close; detours are planned
The Route 79 expressway will soon be permanently closed.
On Feb. 27, the expressway will be shutdown and teams will begin a monthslong process of demolishing bridges and retaining walls, and removing the roadway.
This is the latest step in a four-year project that will transform the area into a street-level urban boulevard.
Road work:Fall River's Route 79 expressway scheduled to close; detours are planned
State Department of Revenue shuts down Graham's Hot Dogs in Fall River
A fixture on Bedford Street since 1962, Graham's Hot Dogs is currently closed.
They had to close down after the state Department of Revenue seized the business assets for nonpayment of taxes. A bright orange sticker is stuck to the window, indicating the business assets of owner Linda Seidl have been seized.
A message on Graham's Facebook page says they are "working hard to resolve the issue."
Will it reopen?:State Department of Revenue shuts down Graham's Hot Dogs in Fall River
Slots to Skee-ball, Elvis to fortune tellers, Dave's Casino in Swansea has it all
Did you hear about the casino in Swansea?
Well, it's not an operating, in-business casino.
It's Dave's Casino, Dave Babin's home collection of old-time, fun, colorful, and often coin-operated stuff.
Take a look at his collection; we bet you'll be impressed.
'Antique fun':Slots to Skee-ball, Elvis to fortune tellers, Dave's Casino in Swansea has it all
Fall River councilor Laliberte wants all charges dropped in love triangle harassment case
City Councilor Pam Laliberte has asked the Fall River District Court twice to dismiss two felonies in a love triangle harassment and obstruction criminal case, and recently filed a motion to also have the two misdemeanor charges dropped.
Laliberte’s criminal attorney, Frank Camera, filed the latest motion on Feb. 14 asking the court to dismiss charges of criminal harassment and making annoying telephone calls/electronic communications, both misdemeanors.
Herald News Reporter Jo C. Goode has the story here; both motions will be heard in court in March.
In court:Fall River councilor Laliberte wants all charges dropped in love triangle harassment case
Does Lizzie Borden's ghost haunt Fall River? TV show 'Shock Docs' says it has new evidence
A paranormal reality TV show is promising "new evidence" that the ghost of Lizzie Borden still lingers in Fall River, in a new special airing in March.
The Travel Channel's Shock Docs, which explores alleged paranormal happenings across the United States, will air a two-hour special on the Lizzie Borden House on March 5.
Travel Channel special:Does Lizzie Borden's ghost haunt Fall River? TV show 'Shock Docs' says it has new evidence
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