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24-05-2025
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Popular indoor trampoline park to close Massachusetts location
Altitude Trampoline Park on Route 1 in North Attleborough will close its doors permanently Saturday, May 31. The sudden announcement was made by General Manager Victor Rodriguez Thursday via a Facebook post. The closure is said to be due to circumstances beyond the control of the employees at the park. 'This is something that has come to us pretty quickly,' Rodriguez said in the Facebook post. 'It is something not done by the amazing people that work here at this park.' Altitude, which opened in North Attleborough in 2017, has multiple locations around the country. There are several in Massachusetts, including Franklin, Marlborough, Avon, Holyoke and Billerica. Each location has multiple attractions for kids to participate in, including extreme dodgeball, foam pit, rock wall and trapeze. It is also a hot spot for birthday parties and events. Rodriguez is the general manager of the Holyoke location, as well. Based on the company website, it does not say that any other locations are being shut down. Coming with such short notice, Rodriguez said he apologies for any inconvenience the North Attleborough location closure might cause. 'I will do everything that I can to possibly help you in terms of providing any services that I can,' he said. Rodriguez said he will also be reaching out to those who scheduled parties after June 1 to issue refunds. Feeling as though he has been a part of a lot of the community members' lives, he said in the Facebook video that it unfortunately has to come to an end. 'I am very grateful to have been part of so many families' lives, for those who have worked with me, for those who have come here and jumped with us … It is a very very sad day,' Rodriguez said. As he got emotional during the end of the near 6-minute video, Rodriguez explained how the love and support from the community toward the trampoline park has helped him provide for his family. 'I just wanted to thank you all for everything that you have given us,' Rodriguez said. 'It means so much to me.' 'Our managers and staff have been great through seven years of blood, sweat and tears, trying to make this place a piece of this community,' Rodriguez said. 'We've loved every single minute of being here.' As the trampoline parks come to a close, a new one, Launch Trampoline Park, will be opening up right down the road on South Washington Street in the Target plaza. Launch is located where the previous 'Babies R Us' was. 'Launch is opening up right next to us, I hope they can provide a great experience for you all because all we want is for kids to be able to be kids,' Rodriguez said. 'And I don't care where they jump, I just want them to have fun.' An opening date for Launch has not been announced. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. DHS denies claims of Worcester mother's mistreatment Red Sox vs. Orioles postponed Friday; doubleheader with new start times Saturday Red Sox' Rafael Devers, focused on only hitting, is on pace for special season | Sean McAdam Boston Red Sox lineup: With Alex Bregman out, Nick Sogard at 3B for Game 2 PHOTOS: Sheryl Crow shows she can still 'have some fun' at rainy Boston Calling 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
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Wheaton College says layoffs, financial cuts coming amid ‘heightened uncertainty'
Wheaton College in Norton will make major cuts in the coming year in response to the lasting effects of the pandemic and the delay in the FAFSA, among other challenges, according to its president. By July 1, Wheaton will eliminate the college contribution component of retirement and there will not be a one-time cash stipend or an increase to base pay. There will also be staff reductions, Wheaton President Michaele Whelan said in an email Monday to college staff and faculty. While the number of positions is unclear, there will be some vacant roles, she said. The decision comes in what Whelan says is a challenging time for the liberal arts institution which faces a significant deficit and declining enrollment as well as 'a time of heightened uncertainty and financial pressure within the higher education landscape.' The most recent measures follow a May 16 board of trustees meeting 'in which a new stage of their financial bridge plan was approved that necessitates significantly reducing their deficit this coming year by $4.5 million and by $3 million the following year,' Whelan said in the email. Further affecting these decisions is the reality that families are grappling with financial insecurity and public universities and other institutions are expanding free or reduced tuition programs, she said. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding international regulations and federal financial aid has rippled throughout higher education and affected enrollment. Wheaton anticipates that its fall enrollment numbers will be lower than originally projected for the coming year, which will result in a significant increase to their deficit. They also expect the cost of health benefits to increase as of Jan. 1, 2026, which would have to be covered. Over the past three years, Wheaton has already taken steps to better align with their financial position with current and future challenges. They have reduced expenses by $4 million while still preserving jobs and increasing new programs and initiatives, Whelan said. Since fiscal 2022, they have added $3.9 million for increase in faculty and staff salaries and found operational efficiencies across all divisions as they seek new ways to manage resources responsibly, she said. But even with their recent fundraising campaign securing commitments totaling $62 million, Whelan said these upcoming actions are required. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. An 'above-normal' Atlantic hurricane season is coming. Here's what that means Map shows biggest population losers and winners in Mass. from new census data Ariana Chagnon records 100th hit as Chicopee Comp softball defeats Palmer Bruins rival part ways with team president after another playoff elimination Trump administration policies creating 'chilling effect' on smaller colleges Read the original article on MassLive.
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21-05-2025
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Fallen utility wires close two I-495 ramps
Two Interstate 495 ramps in Wrentham are closed and expected to remain so for a good part of Wednesday as crews work to repair fallen wires. About 350 homes and businesses, including Plainridge Casino in Plainville, were also reported without electricity. MassDOT Wednesday morning issued an alert about the temporary closure of the exit ramps for Route 1 southbound to I-495 northbound, and I-495 northbound to Route 1 southbound. 'The closure is expected to be in place throughout most of the day to allow crews to make utility repairs to downed wires,' MassDOT said. It was unclear what caused utility poles to begin leaning on wires, and utility workers were installing new poles. A total of 324 customers were reported without electricity in Wrentham and 26 in Plainville, National Grid said. The power failure was recorded about 3 a.m. and electricity was expected to be restored by 8:30 a.m., the utility said. Temporary signs and variable message boards have been deployed to advise commuters to seek alternate routes, the department said. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to: Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions. Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Karen Read trial: Everything judge said about 'issue' with the jury Walker Buehler thanks Boston Red Sox 'savages' for bailing him out Worcester schools candidate arrested at ICE raid ruled ineligible to be on ballot Waltham police cruiser rolls over near street intersection Veteran tackle already taking leadership role with Patriots Read the original article on MassLive.
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01-05-2025
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Mass. man killed in crash near mobile home park identified
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — The name of the victim of a single-car fatal crash on Plain Street near Plainville last week has been revealed. Lucas Felipe, 41, of Whitinsville, died April 23 in the accident near Woodchip Square and the Rustic Pines Estates mobile home park, police said. Felipe's car had been traveling west on Plain Street toward Kelley Boulevard when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the eastbound lane and went off the roadway, striking a tree and fence, Police Capt. Jason Roy said. A witness told police they had observed the accident. Plain Street, a long, busy road, was closed for about three hours. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Drake Maye's ready to connect with new Patriots Pro Bowl receiver Yasmani Grandal makes call on Red Sox' future, but for how long? What was Drake Maye's reaction to Will Campbell saying he'd 'fight and die' to protect him? Josh McDaniels already has Drake Maye excited for this Patriots season Holyoke Landing, location of Popeyes and Starbucks, sold
