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Rollie Anderson, respected 'shoe-leather' detective, dies at 83
For many, retired Weston Deputy Police Chief Roland "Rollie" Anderson was known as a hard-working investigator that would chase leads the old-fashioned way and was a fountain of information he shared with anyone who needed it. But for his granddaughter, Anderson was and "incredible grandfather.” Anderson of Waltham, died on Tuesday, Nov. 3. He was 83 years old. "He was the most incredible grandfather anyone could ever ask for,” said granddaughter Kellie Hofferty. “He was kind and sweet and soft-spoken. He was always proud of you, no matter what, and he always made sure you knew how proud of you he was.” Anderson, a lifelong Waltham resident, joined the Weston Police Department in 1969 and remained until he retired in 2008 as deputy chief. Throughout his career, Anderson developed a reputation beyond just Weston – police from Boston, other surrounding communities, and even from out of state, would seek him out for his expertise on burglary investigations. He also specialized in crimes committed by “travelers,” which were known as gypsies back when Anderson first began as an officer, his friend and fellow retired officer Robert Millen said. ““He was a very, very dedicated police man,” said Millen. “And it’s not
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MA State Fire Officials Highlight Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries After Death of Firefighter
The death of a Boston firefighter responding to a house fire has renewed concerns about the hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are found in everything from cellphones to electric scooters. The May 23 fire that killed Robert Kilduff, 53, was caused by overheated lithium-ion batteries that were improperly stored,...
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St. Dorothy’s Church To Host Electronics Recycling Event On November 21
WILMINGTON, MA — St. Dorothy’s (11 Harnden Street) is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9am to 2pm, in its parking lot. Drop off your unwanted electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles! Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee. Come help reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills—rain or shine!
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Even In Winter, Boston’s Neptune Oyster Has A Line Out The Door For Its Hot Buttered Lobster Roll
Boston winters are not known for being gentle, yet one narrow sidewalk in the North End still fills with people in puffy coats before lunch even starts. They are not waiting for a concert or a sale. They are waiting for a seat at a tiny seafood counter and a...
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Haverhill, North Andover Take Part in Mock Commuter Rail Emergency in Bradford
(Additional photographs below.) First responders rushed to the Bradford commuter rail station Sunday morning as part of a drill to evaluate readiness and provide practice under emergency conditions. During the mutual aid response test, Haverhill Fire, Police, Transit Police, North Andover Fire, Pridestar Trinity EMS successfully evacuated both a wheelchair-bound...
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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.
Dorchester Reporter
Wu eyes more changes to ‘inclusionary’ rules in bid to jump-start building surge
Above, workers are shown building a three-story house on Morton Street in Mattapan last year. Seth Daniel photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration today unveiled another series of proposed changes to Boston’s...
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Tiffany McCasland Braves Shark Tank: Investors Bite on “The Chair Blanket”
Like many Boston College students, Tiffany McCasland, BC ’02, spent her time on the Heights looking for internships and preparing for a career in communications. McCasland never imagined that more than two decades later, she would be on national television pitching a product she helped develop to a panel of investors.