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Boston City Council Votes to Become Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ Community
In a bold move underscoring its commitment to inclusivity and protection for marginalized communities, Boston's City Council has passed a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ residents. The resolution was adopted with a resounding 12-1 vote, as reported by Boston's official government website. This action positions Boston as a leader in safeguarding the rights of individuals across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
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Woman looking for help after delivery driver allegedly hit pet dog, put her in bag in Fall River
A pet owner is looking for help after she says her dog died after being hit by a vehicle in Fall River. According to Eliana, the dog’s owner, a driver that was delivering packages for Walmart ran over her 16-year-old chihuahua on Michael Street just before 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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Men accused in Cambridge brothel ring named
The names of several men accused of buying sex at Cambridge-area brothels were publicly disclosed for the first time Friday. Why it matters : Federal prosecutors have stated brothel clients included "elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors with security clearances, professors, attorneys" and others. The big picture : Court magistrate Sharon Casey found "sufficient evidence to establish probable cause" to bring charges against all eight defendants whose cases were heard, though most did not appear in person. Hearings are being held over three consecutive Fridays, so there will be more names to come....
The Herald News
Former Fall River city chief, Mayor Coogan explain resignation: 'Wish this never happened'
FALL RIVER — The abrupt resignation of former city administrator Seth Aitken came after officials raised concerns that Aitken helped file business incorporation papers for a city EMS official who had planned to start a business. Through a public records request, The Herald News obtained paperwork relative to an “internal, unofficial investigation” of Aitken that took place recently. Included in the records were two incorporation documents from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office , dated April 9, 2024. The businesses being incorporated were Curos Holdings LLC and Curos Billing and Compliance LLC, both managed by Nicholas Silva, an employee...
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Four men sentenced in connection with large-scale retail theft schemes
Four people involved in a large-scale scheme to steal and re-sell high-value products from home improvement stores and other retailers across multiple states were sentenced Thursday. The defendants, all Guatemalan nationals illegally present in the United States, have been in federal custody since their arrest in April 2024. They were...