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'Bring one of your yachts to town' — Brockton rally to save Good Sam slams Steward exec
BROCKTON — Brockton firefighters turned their union hall over to nurses Wednesday for a rally against the possible closure of Good Samaritan Medical Center. About 75 people attended what organizers billed as a community forum about the uncertain future of hospitals owned by Steward Health Care, including Good Sam.
Marshfield bucks against transit housing requirement, rejects rezoning plan
Marshfield has, for now, rejected the state's new law requiring denser development near public transit. Town Meeting members on Monday rejected a rezoning effort that would have brought the South Shore community into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. Marshfield has until the end of the year to meet the...
Regionalization of services?
Chair John Bruno said that he received a letter from the Chair of the Hanson Select Board regarding regionalization of pond management as well as whether the Plymouth County Commissioners could take a role in said management. He read from the letter saying, “Currently each town has its own pond management plan and allocates funds for this purpose; we believe there may be scales of economy and thus savings if we ban together in solving this problem. We recognize that the Conservation Commission in each town would have to be part of the conversation as will the Select Boards in each town. My reason for reaching out is to gauge whether your town would be interested in opening up a dialogue with Plymouth County Commissioners.” Bruno said they weren’t looking for a commitment just yet and said he believed it was a great idea. “Yea, I view it as a strength in numbers thing,” Selectman Jonathan Selig said. Town Administrator Cody Haddad said that it came about because the County is looking to provide more services to its member communities.
Former Weymouth cop punched detainee 13 times. What happened in court
A former Weymouth police officer has pleaded guilty to punching a handcuffed man 13 times with a closed fist without justification. Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. ...
Japanese wagyu, lobster wontons: Where to find best, unique lunch specials near Brockton
BROCKTON — It’s Friday, and you know what that means — payday! And what’s the best way to spend your hard-earned cash? Food! Now, let’s find local restaurants with weekly specials and delectable bites. These weekly lists of tidbits and food finds are not restaurant reviews but go beyond a bare-bones round-up. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel gives tips and takes to help Brockton-area foodies find those mouth-watering hidden gems, old favorites, and exciting new offerings. ...
Modern Hong Kong cafe in Quincy, Massachusetts is perfect blend of East meets West
QUINCY, Mass. — “A lot of it is like playful kind of nods to growing up Chinese American,” said Laurence Loui, owner ofRubato. For Loui, there was no better place to open his Hong Kong style café than inside the very the building where his mother’s bakery, Contempo, operated in Quincy for 22 years.
Significant hurdle cleared in Karen Read murder trial. Here are the latest developments
DEDHAM – The jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial was completed Wednesday at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham but the jury has not been sworn in yet. As of Monday afternoon, 19 jurors had been seated for the trial. Defense attorney Alan Jackson told reporters the judge in the case, Beverly Cannone, wanted to seat 20 potential jurors so that up to four can be dismissed should any claims of hardship from serving be requested and approved, WCVB reports.
Massachusetts high schooler knocking it out of the park on diamond, in classroom
HANOVER, Mass. — Noey Giardina exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding student-athlete. The junior at Hanover High School in Massachusetts has a 3.7 grade-point average in the classroom and plays three different varsity sports, but she is no stranger to adversity. "She's a perfectionist and she's a...
Driver in 2022 Hingham Apple Store crash to appear in court. Here's why he'll be there
PLYMOUTH – A pretrial hearing will be held at Plymouth Superior Court on Thursday in the case of a South Shore man charged with murder after crashing through the window of the Apple Store at Derby Street Shops in Hingham in 2022 Prosecutors say Bradley Rein, of Hingham, was behind the wheel of his 2019 Toyota 4Runner when it crashed through the Apple Store's glass facade on Nov. 21, 2022, reaching the back...
Weymouth zoning board decision has residents upset. Why the decision has them up in arms
WEYMOUTH – Residents who live near a planned funeral home expansion say town officials did not do enough to protect their interests as neighbors impacted by the project. They also question how two members of the zoning board could vote in favor of the project after previously voting against it, despite the specifications of the project not changing.
GuChanYa Pastry to open second location in Attleboro Mother's Day weekend: Taunton Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...
Roof, gym floor replaced at early childhood center after storm
MIDDLEBORO — The roof and gym floor at Memorial Early Childhood Center have been repaired after damage from a December storm, Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their April 25 meeting. The storm damaged the roof, which subsequently led to issues with the gym floor,...
Quincy's Koch could become highest paid US mayor. Enormous raise recommended
QUINCY − What do the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Boston all have in common? Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch will make more than all of them if city council follows the recommendations of a consulting firm hired by the city. Koch's current $159,00 salary should increase to as much as $370,000, the consulting firm Dorminson says. Koch's last raise was $36,271 in 2015, a 28% raise. ...
Solve it 7: Road to Recovery
MARSHFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - After recovering from a stroke, a Marshfield woman says problems at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles kept her from driving. Tired of hit hitting roadblocks, she turned to Solve It 7. . “I’m a fighter. I’ve kind of proved that doctor wrong when he said I...
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