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Brockton has 10th highest demand for firefighters in national survey. Why so many calls?
BROCKTON — Brockton has the tenth highest demand for firefighters out of hundreds of fire departments surveyed nationwide, according to a new study. Fire Cash Buyers, a Connecticut-based company that buys fire damaged houses in the U.S., published a new study that analyzed data from the Firehouse 2021 National Run Survey to determine which cities in the U.S. had the highest demand for firefighters. ...
Jury selection continues in Karen Read’s murder trial, but opening statements are on the horizon
Several motions are pending, including requests regarding the courtroom setup and Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey's inclusion on the defense team's witness list. murder trial are tentatively slated for early next week following several marathon days of jury selection, according to The Boston Globe. The number of seated jurors was...
4 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Attleboro Convenience Store On Same Day
Canaan Fuels at 947 Newport Ave. in Attleboro sold four $100,000 winning lottery tickets Monday. The winning tickets were for the nightly "Mass Cash" drawing. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 23, 25, and 26. Players must correctly guess all five numbers to claim the $100,000 grand prize. The names...
'Scary': Residents sound alarm about 3 dangerous Taunton intersections. What's being done?
TAUNTON — “I’ve met new neighbors because of car accidents right in front of our home,” Whittenton Street resident Trisha Fernandes said. Fernandes and her mother Diane live at 142 Whittenton St. in Taunton and are greatly concerned about the number of crashes occurring at the intersection of Whittenton and Washington streets, they said. ...
'Treasure hunt': Grab designer bargains at these 4 Brockton-area thrift shops and boutiques
BROCKTON — With the cost of just about everything soaring, Brockton residents are finding crafty ways to stay fashionable by thrifting without breaking their budget or hurting the environment. Some may find shopping for secondhand clothes an out-of-this-world concept, but for others, it's what keeps them afloat as fashionistas.
Dump Truck Crash on Route 24 in Randolph Disrupts Morning Commute, Lanes Closed for Hours
Commuters faced delays this morning after a dump truck overloaded and crashed into a guardrail on Route 24 northbound at Exit 41 in Randolph. According to an early post from MassDOT on X, two right lanes were closed due to the wreck. The post also served as a public service announcement, warning of expected delays caused by the accident.
Man's body found on Wrentham trail
A man's body was found behind a store in Wrentham Tuesday afternoon. Wrentham police said at approximately 3:45 p.m., a woman walking along the trail behind CVS spotted a male lying next to the trail who appeared deceased. Officials on scene confirmed the man was deceased and began conducting an...
Wu spoke with police leaders after report on alleged serial rapist
Mayor Michelle Wu said she has spoken with Boston police leadership following a new WBUR investigation about a suspected serial rapist who evaded arrest for years despite DNA evidence in some cases. Alvin Campbell has been accused of rape or sexual assault in 11 cases in and around Boston, including...
Attleboro police arrest New York man accused of stealing used cooking oil
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro police said a New York man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly stole used waste cooking oil that was stored behind businesses. Police said 38-year-old Wilkin Argamonte of Yonkers, New York, was arrested on 68 Washington St. around 3 a.m. Argamonte, who...
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