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Newton teen’s art represents Mass. in Doodle for Google contest — how to vote
Every year, Google hosts a nationwide competition for a young artist to be featured on Google’s homepage in place of the brand’s signature blue, red, yellow and green logo. After years of submitting her doodles, 15-year-old Aleeza Amitan, of Newton, was announced as Massachusetts’ state winner, and is...
Massachusetts teacher on leave after holding mock slave auction and using racial slur, official says
A fifth-grade teacher in Massachusetts has been placed on paid leave after a series of incidents including holding a mock slave auction, using a racial slur, and calling out the student who reported the slur, a school official said. Officials did not name the teacher at the Margaret A. Neary...
Homeowners filing claims after insurance companies drop policies because of aerial photos
MALDEN, Mass. — It was during the second week of April when a Billerica homeowner, who asked to be identified only as “J”, received a letter from her longtime insurer. In her words, that letter contained “this very grainy black and white photo. That could be our house, but you can’t really tell.” The letter provided more information about that photo.
Former superintendent’s $5M wrongful termination suit settled on second day of trial
In the middle of the second day of testimony in former Hull Public Schools Superintendent Michael Devine’s $5-million wrongful termination lawsuit against the town, representatives informed Judge Patti B. Saris that they had reached a settlement in lieu of continuing the trial. The Hull Select Board held an unscheduled...
Cambridge schools superintendent voted out by School Committee
Dr. Victoria Greer received a "needs improvement" rating last summer before the School Committee voted to not support Greer finishing her contract Wednesday. The Cambridge School Committee voted 5-2 Wednesday morning in favor of ending Superintendent Victoria Greer’s contract a year early. The decision comes after a tumultuous year...
Mayor names pick for Health & Human Services commissioner
Newton has a new Health & Human Services commissioner, pending City Council approval. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday that she had chosen Shin-Yi Lao to replace retiring Commissioner Linda Walsh. “Shin-Yi has an excellent educational background, professional experience, interpersonal skills and leadership qualities to serve as our Health and...
Here’s how you can get involved in your Boston neighborhood this June
Stay connected to Boston's neighborhoods with this monthly guide. Welcome to your Neighborhoods community bulletin board, a monthly guide to community events, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities in Boston’s neighborhoods. Do you have an event, session, or other ideas about what we should include in the community bulletin board?...
New Hampshire refuses to reinstate license of West Springfield trucker
New Hampshire safety officials on Thursday upheld the license suspension of a commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists but said another hearing will be held to determine how long the suspension will last.
North End restaurant owner, outspoken Wu critic reportedly plans to run for Boston mayor
Jorge Mendoza-Iturralde, owner of restaurant Vinoteca di Monica, is part of several lawsuits alleging the city is discriminating against restaurant owners in the North End due to outdoor dining restrictions. A North End restaurateur who is among those suing the city over outdoor dining policies said he plans to challenge...
Memorial Day 2024 – Gold Star Wife receives medal on behalf of her late husband, a Vietnam War veteran who died from service-connected wounds decades after his service
Near the end of last Saturday’s (May 25) Memorial Day observance in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus honored Donna Whittemore-Farris – one of its Gold Star Wives – with the state’s new Medal of Fidelity Award. Whittemore-Farris is the widow of U.S. Army veteran Everett Farris, who served in the Vietnam War from February 1966 to February 1969. Whittemore-Farris blames his death (2010) on exposure to chemicals, which left him paralyzed years after his Vietnam service. He was a decorated veteran who served in the Anti-Tank Company of the 169th Infantry Regiment.
Jail turned migrant shelter: State leaders to answer community’s questions
There will be a community forum in Norfolk where state officials will be sharing more information with residents on their plans to turn Bay State Correctional Center into a temporary migrant shelter.
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