Politics & Government

Town Risks Blow-Up Over Balloon Ban: Patch PM

Also: City says no to "Pho Keene Great" for restaurant name; another Bickford's to close; and mansion built on Cape dunes collapsing.

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:

Cape Cod Town Inflates Efforts To Ban Balloons

One community is mulling a ban on "lighter-than-air gas" balloons in an effort to address the dangers posed to wildlife.

City Says "Pho Keene Great" Won't Fly For Restaurant Name

Keene NH officials ordered eatery to take down its sign over concerns it's profane.

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Cape Cod Mansion Built On Dune Close To Collapsing

The controversial home was built in 2010 on an eroding dune.

Brockton Bickford's Closing: Once-Popular Chain Down To 3 Locations

Anyone who wants Bickford's massive "16 Wheeler" breakfast will have to drive to Acton, Burlington or Woburn.

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