Sarah Shemkus

Massachusetts

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Shore-dweller, cheese-lover, writer of things. Contributor to Boston Globe, @energynews_US, https://t.co/yW1fJyXBKZ, Civil Eats, & more. Talked to Oprah once.

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Massachusetts should uphold the state’s clean car rules, advocates say

2 weeks ago | canarymedia.com | Sarah Shemkus

Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has already delayed plans for ramping up zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty truck sales. More than 60 environmental, business, and housing groups are asking Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, not to delay the state’s commitment to getting more electric vehicles on the road, despite pressure from automakers to do so.
Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean…

2 weeks ago | canarymedia.com | Sarah Shemkus

The legislation would scale back incentives for residential solar and allow a nuclear power plant to benefit from renewable energy programs, among other changes. Connecticut lawmakers are touting newly introduced legislation as a way to lower out-of-control power bills, but opponents say it could devastate the state’s renewable energy progress.
Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean energy

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Shemkus

Connecticut lawmakers are touting newly introduced legislation as a way to lower out-of-control power bills, but opponents say it could devastate the state’s renewable energy progress. Provisions of the complex, 80-page bill would scale back incentives for residential solar and make nuclear power eligible to earn renewable energy credits, directing essential funds away from other types of clean energy developments.
The Cape Ann Museum Celebrates 150 Years

3 weeks ago | nshoremag.com | Sarah Shemkus

The Cape Ann Museum had a different name when it was founded in 1875—the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association—but its mission has been the same from the beginning: to preserve and share the culture and history of the area. Now, as the museum heads into its 150th year, its leadership is celebrating its growth and successes, while working to expand its legacy. The museum is in the midst of a renovation project that will transform the downtown campus.
These Massachusetts maps show where median home prices have risen (and fallen) the most - The Boston Globe

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Home prices have continued to rise across the state over the past five years, but popular destinations for warm beach days have been on a blazing hot streak. Communities on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket top the list of places where median sale prices for single-family homes have soared the most, according to data from The Warren Group, a real estate information firm.
Lawrence and Newburyport best places to buy home north of Boston

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Lots of factors are involved in picking a place to buy a home, especially in a wildly expensive market like Greater Boston: sticker price, interest rates, quality of the schools, whether sellers are demanding all-cash offers, just to name a few. For our annual Top Spots to Live list, we focus on communities where sales prices have increased the most over the past five years. The theory is that these are places where many buyers have been competing to live, driving up prices.
Northborough, Medfield, Bolton best towns to live west of Boston

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Lots of factors are involved in picking a place to buy a home, especially in a wildly expensive market like Greater Boston: sticker price, interest rates, quality of the schools, whether sellers are demanding all-cash offers, just to name a few. For our annual Top Spots to Live list, we focus on communities where sales prices have increased the most over the past five years. The theory is that these are places where many buyers have been competing to live, driving up prices.
Hyde Park, Cambridge, Dorchester best city neighborhoods to live in

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Lots of factors are involved in picking a place to buy a home, especially in a wildly expensive market like Greater Boston: sticker price, interest rates, quality of the schools, whether sellers are demanding all-cash offers, just to name a few. For our annual Top Spots to Live list, we focus on communities where sales prices have increased the most over the past five years. The theory is that these are places where many buyers have been competing to live, driving up prices.
The 36 Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2025 - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Everyone has a chilling anecdote about this real estate market to share. The house being sold for nearly $700,000 — as a teardown. Multiple Boston condos for sale, each smaller than 800 square feet and listed for more than $1 million. The fixer-upper down the street that received a flurry of offers, including all-cash ones, in a matter of hours.
Best neighborhoods in suburbs south of Boston to buy a home 2025

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Sarah Shemkus

Lots of factors are involved in picking a place to buy a home, especially in a wildly expensive market like Greater Boston: sticker price, interest rates, quality of the schools, whether sellers are demanding all-cash offers, just to name a few. For our annual Top Spots to Live list, we focus on communities where sales prices have increased the most over the past five years. The theory is that these are places where many buyers have been competing to live, driving up prices.

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Sarah Shemkus @Shemkus

7 Jul 23

My latest for @energynews_US via @NHBulletinNews

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New Hampshire – long an outlier among New England states on climate action – is on its way to creating a new climate plan for the first time in 14 years. Via @Shemkus of @energynews_US. https://t.co/e8rZzsB5jy

Sarah Shemkus @Shemkus

24 May 23

RT @_dmoser: Most popular car in Europe Vs. most popular car in the US. It’s time to restrict max size & weight of 🚗 cars. https://t.co/ie…

Sarah Shemkus @Shemkus

18 May 23

“We won it then, we’ll win it now.” - Gina McCarthy, comparing climate change to the 2004 World Series #EarthNight2023 @EnviroLeagueMA