A proposed bylaw amendment aimed at preserving pre-Civil War houses in Chilmark had its first public hearing on Monday, drawing general support. The amendment relates to the residential building size bylaw, which sought to limit the size of new houses by requiring a special permit for houses over 3,500 square feet and by not allowing any houses to be built over 6,000 square feet. The minimum lot size throughout most of Chilmark is three acres. The big house bylaw, as it became Read more [...]

Plans are being drawn up to restore a centuries-old historic building in the heart of a Northumberland seaside village. An open day is being held tomorrow to explain the proposals for 600-year-old Cresswell pele tower to local people.The tower was built by the Cresswell family in the 15th century as a defence against the Border Reivers moving south into England from the Scottish Borders. At the time it would have been one of around 100 such fortified houses built in Northumberland Read more [...]

Plenty of Londoners can look a little blank if you casually mention that you live in Holloway. Some may even ask if it's anywhere near the prison (erm, the clue is in the name?). Located between Angel's Upper Street, Finsbury Park and Kentish Town, Holloway (or Upper Holloway, depending on the side of the street you're on) is a slightly hidden, historic Islington neighbourhood with a high street you've probably driven along even if you've never walked down it. Here are a few facts about the area: amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img Read more [...]

Kyle Navin, 27, and his girlfriend, 31-year-old Jennifer Valiante were arrested Friday night, state police saidNavin, who already was in federal custody on a weapon charge, was charged with two counts of murder and murder with special circumstancesValiante was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and hindering prosecution Navin's parents Jeffrey, 56, and Jeanette, 55, have been missing since August from their Connecticut homePolice found two bags of remains at a vacant home in Weston Read more [...]

Jeffrey Navin, 56, and wife Jeanette, 55, have been missing for more than a month from Connecticut home State Police found two bags of remains at a vacant home in Weston ThursdayMedical examiner determined by Friday afternoon the remains were human Cops were tipped off by owner of the property who came upon evidence during a clean-up The owner, Thomas Kerrigan, is reportedly a friend of the Navins' son, Kyle, who is a person of interest in the case  Kyle Navin, 27, was named a suspect Read more [...]