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Fatal Abington train incident; Brockton faces budget crisis: Top news
Before a new week begins, we're looking back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Enterprise readers. Top stories this past week included: Abington police investigated a fatal incident involving an MBTA commuter rail train and a pedestrian on Tuesday evening at the Summer Street railroad crossing. City leaders plan to empty the municipal piggy bank, spending $18 million from depleted reserves just to get the state's approval to send out tax bills. The financial picture gets worse after that. Brockton officials warn that layoffs and cutting city services will be on the table . NeighborWorks Housing Solutions opened Campello Crossing , a new 94-unit mixed-use development in Brockton. Message to coach's dad cost Stephen Pina Brockton subcommittee seats. Brockton school board member Stephen Pina and Vice Chair Claudio Gomes gave conflicting accounts of Pina's controversial message. Read it yourself . In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week that resonated with our readers. Woman struck and killed by MBTA train in Abington Abington police are investigating a fatal incident involving an MBTA commuter rail train and a pedestrian on Tuesday evening at the Summer Street railroad crossing. "A
hoodline.com
Quincy Dumps Flock Cameras for a One-Man Startup No One Can Find
Quincy is tearing out its 50 Flock Safety license plate cameras and replacing them with a new automated reader system built on Axis Communications hardware and software called OdinEye — a switch Mayor Thomas Koch announced without any public input or competitive bidding process. The move comes weeks after the city council voted overwhelmingly to cut ties with Flock following sustained pushback from residents over the cameras' privacy implications.
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Stabbing Near Boston's South Station Leaves One Hurt, No Arrests Yet
A stabbing near Boston's South Station sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night, and as of early Sunday morning, no arrests had been made in the case. Boston police responded to the area of Beach Street near the transit hub after reports came in of a person stabbed, launching an investigation that remained active and ongoing.
midmichigannow.com
Dog allegedly shoved out of SUV & abandoned in Massachusetts: animal control
CANTON, Mass. (TNND) — Animal control officials said a small dog was shoved out of an SUV and abandoned in Massachusetts earlier this week, with authorities searching for a suspect. The Canton Animal Control said a witness reportedly saw a middle-aged white or Hispanic woman pushing the animal out...
BC Heights
Brighton Cafe Brings Homey, Classic Breakfasts to the Comm. Ave. and Washington St. Corner
At the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Washington St. sits a quaint diner that isn’t trying to break ground or stir up the breakfast game. It does the one job that seems increasingly rare: serving a homey, much-needed, classic breakfast. Boston has no shortage of expensive, trendy places trying...
The Metrowest Daily News
hopkintonindependent.com
More overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange start Monday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct additional overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound (Exit 58) will be closed. Working hours are 10...
Boston
Encore Boston Harbor employees ratify contract, ending 63-day strike
The strike, which began Sept. 4, included more than 1,300 housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, slot attendants, and warehouse and receiving workers. More than 1,300 employees at Encore Boston Harbor voted to ratify a new contract on Thursday, ending a strike that began on Sept. 4. Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE...
miltonscene.com
What Milton’s Special Town Meeting decided on the $11.75M Labouré campus, and upcoming Special Election
Town Meeting approved the purchase at the October Special Town Meeting. Voters decide in a town-wide special election on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Milton’s plan to buy the former Labouré College campus at 303 Adams Street cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, Oct. 19, when Special Town Meeting voted 168–45 to let the Select Board buy the property for $11.75 million and borrow the money to pay for it. That is well over the two-thirds majority the vote needed.
Caught in Southie
Alfredo’s Is Moving to a New Location in Southie After 23 Years
After 23 years at 243 Dorchester Street, Alfredo’s is moving to a new home in Southie. But don’t worry, it’s not going far. The neighborhood favorite is relocating to 320 Dorchester Street, at the corner of Old Colony Avenue. The new, modern space will feature a larger dining room, giving customers a place to sit down and enjoy Alfredo’s popular steak tips, chicken broccoli Alfredo, Italian-style pizzas, and more.
Daily Voice
Arlington Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice
A Massachusetts pipe fitter with a voice made for radio and an accent that's wicked Boston is about to become the sound of one of New England's busiest airports. Chris Donisi, of Burlington, has won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest, earning the chance to record announcem…