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Bridgewater residents warned of scammer impersonating a police officer
Police say a caller claiming to be a Bridgewater police lieutenant or detective has been calling residents, informing them there were warrants out for their arrest. The caller would tell residents that if they didn’t pay a fine, Bridgewater police would come arrest them.
General store in Hanover demolished. What will be built next
HANOVER – A building constructed more than 150 years ago was demolished Wednesday as the developer of nearby Merchants Row moves to expand the existing shopping center. The town’s building department this week green-lit a demolition permit for 2103 Washington St., which once held the Assinippi General Store and the Eating Establishment. ...
Legendary ‘70s-’80s rock bands coming to Mass. this summer: Where to buy tickets
Styx and Foreigner have announced their joint 2024 North American Tour called, “The Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” and it will kick off on June 11 in Grand Rapids, MI. The two bands will stop in Mansfield, MA at the Xfinity Center on Friday, August 2. Tickets are on sale now and fans can shop for the best seats and prices on reliable third-party ticket vendors such as StubHub and VividSeats.
‘True monsters exist’: Survivor recalls assault by man in DYS custody
As a Danvers man pleaded guilty to choking a Department of Youth Services clinician, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office released the impact statement from the clinician who said he strangled her in 2014. On Friday, Philip Chism, 25, pleaded guilty in Suffolk Juvenile Court to attempted murder,...
Norfolk County Sheriff opens H.O.P.E. Center to help former inmates transition back to society
BRAINTREE, Mass. — There's a new resource in Braintree, Massachusetts, for those looking for a second chance. The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday opened the H.O.P.E. Center, which will provide services including 12-step recovery, peer support groups and food/housing and employment assistance for people transitioning from incarceration.
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.
Credit card skimmer found at Brookline gas station
Police in Brookline, Massachusetts, issued an advisory Thursday morning to notify the public that a credit card skimmer had been found at a gas station in town. Brookline police didn't specify which business the skimmer was found at, saying only that it was found the other day inside a gas pump.
Man grazed by bullet driving on I-93 south. What police believe happened
BRAINTREE − A man driving on I-93 south in Braintree was grazed by a bullet from a suspected road rage incident on the other side of the highway. The man, who was driving his work pickup truck Monday afternoon received an "extremely minor injury," State Police said. ...
Hingham to be featured on Chronicle Monday night
Get ready, Hingham residents! Our town is stepping into the spotlight on Monday night at 7 PM on WCVB Chronicle. As part of a special series exploring town nicknames, Chronicle will be featuring Hingham, showcasing its rich history and unique character. One of the highlights of the episode will be...
Suffolk County DA pays fine for violating state ethics law in 2022 primary race against Arroyo
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden has agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty for violating conflict of interest law by allowing his office to issue an official press statement aimed at discrediting his primary opponent days before the 2022 Democratic primary election.
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