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Man allegedly used deceased person’s identity to work at Massachusetts fire department
A man, who police are still unable to fully confirm his identity, was arrested last week for allegedly using the identity of a person that died in 2002 to get a job at a Massachusetts fire department.
New England City Ranks #5 in the US for Most Expensive Cities to Buy a Home
Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it. According to realtor.com, it turns...
Traffic Agreement Could Spark McLean Development
For the first time in years, forward movement is on the horizon for the McLean redevelopment. But before that can happen, developers—in conjunction with the town and McLean Hospital—have revised a nearly 25-year-old traffic management agreement that will require ratification at the June town Meeting. On Monday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to accept the revised agreement despite objections from a handful of residents in the room.
Housing advocates press state lawmakers for solutions to high rents, low availability
BOSTON — While Massachusetts lawmakers have failed to act on the $4 billion housing bond bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey that promises to mitigate the state's housing crisis, state officials must invest in short-term solutions and emergency interventions while waiting for the benefits of the massive investment in public and private housing to pay off. ...
Boston Police Department remembers Officer Donald Brown 50 years after his death
The Boston Police Department is remembering the public service of Officer Donald Brown, who was killed during a robbery in Roslindale 50 years ago to the day on Friday. Brown, 64, was shot and killed at the American Legion Shopping Center on May 24, 1974, Boston police said in a press release. He was escorting a local store manager to a bank when the pair was confronted by four suspects. The officer was shot while attempting to fire his service weapon.
Boston Firefighters Battle Intense Mattapan Blaze, 3 Hospitalized and 16 Displaced
Flames engulfed a triple-decker in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan on Saturday afternoon, leaving three people hospitalized and 16 others without a home. The blaze, which started around 2 p.m. on Walk Hill Street, saw firefighters battling intense flames and heat as they tried to douse the fire that swiftly spread through the back porches and leapt to an adjoining building, WHDH reports.
Family disappointed after Chelsea cemetery is left locked and a "wreck"
CHELSEA - One man was hoping to decorate some of his relatives' headstones at Chelsea Garden Cementary for Memorial Day, but instead, he was met with an overgrown, neglected, and locked cemetery."Why did I ever bury my father here?""Memorial Day is always a sad occasion in the sense we celebrate the lives of people who lost their lives. I can't even do that here. Because you can't get in, it's a wreck," Stephen Dodge said as he fought back tears. "This has always been a difficult visit every Memorial Day," he said.There are building materials and debris near gravesites, large branches...
Newsmakers: Joining the Army, joining a task force and joining a walk for mental health
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Kendin Carr elected to Builders of Color Coalition Education Task Force. The Builders of Color Coalition has launched its second task force, the Education Sector, to support the organization in identifying and...
Newton Police Superintendent George McMains named Acting Chief
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was...
Boston Police Turn Good Samaritans, Repair and Return Stolen Bike to Elated Hyde Park Child
Hyde Park detectives and Boston police officers turned heroes for a local child after they went the extra mile to not only recover but also to fully repair a stolen bicycle, the Boston Police Department reported. The two-wheeler, snatched on May 18, 2024, was found by the officers assigned to District E-18 in Hyde Park with some damage. However, the cops didn't simply close the case there. They took the initiative to get the bike fixed up before handing it back to its young owner. Boston Police Department shared that story as a testament to the force's community spirit.
Warm weather expected today, then a cooling trend and possible rain
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Information is per the National Weather Service station at Hanscom Field Airport in nearby Lexington. High daytime temperatures in the...
Two men arrested after failed armed robbery at Boston Cumberland Farms
Boston police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a failed armed robbery at a Cumberland Farms in Brighton that happened earlier this month, according to the department. Dorchester resident James Wise, 64, was arrested Friday on an attempted armed robbery charge and four firearms charges, Boston police...
Fallen heroes honored at Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common
BOSTON - Every Memorial Day for the last 20 years, you can find retired Army Captain Michael Shanks in the same place. He reflects on the brothers and loved ones he's lost defending our country through the iconic display of the red, white, and blue at the Flag Garden on Boston Common. "It gives me chills," said Ret. Capt. Shanks. "On this Memorial Day I just want people to have peace, peace within their heart."One by one, 37,000 American flags were planted at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, each one for every brave Massachusetts servicemember who...
'Extremely active': What Brockton-area residents should expect this hurricane season
BROCKTON — With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season just a few weeks ahead, New Englanders should prepare for an "extremely active" hurricane season, according to AccuWeather forecasters. "The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to feature well above the historical average number of tropical storms, hurricanes, major...
Man stabbed during 100 person fight at Carson Beach in South Boston
BOSTON - Police are investigating a large fight involving around 100 people that broke out on Carson Beach in South Boston Friday night.One man was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during the fight."The fights on Carson, that was horrible, and it makes me sad to hear what's going on at our local beaches," said Quincy resident Rob Davis.Police beefing up beach patrolsBefore the brawl DCR and a number of other state agencies held a press conference earlier in the afternoon addressing this issue and concern. Department of Conservation and Reservation"As the weather gets nicer, there...
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