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NEW BEDFORD - A 49-year-old Braintree narcotics trafficker arrested in New Bedford in possession of nearly 500 grams of fentanyl was sentenced to serve six to six-and-a-half years in state prison last week, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Robinson Paradis-Feliz pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with trafficking fentanyl, according to a press release. ...
Retired Abington Fire Company Chief Remembered for Mentoring Hundreds of Firefighters
Richard Roatch, a retired Abington Fire Co. chief and Abington native who mentored hundreds of firefighters has died aged 91. Richard A. Roatch Sr., a retired Abington Fire Co. chief who mentored hundreds of firefighters who passed through the Montgomery County Fire Academy, died on March 2, aged 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Woman killed in car crash in Carver
A woman died when her car crashed into a utility pole in Carver, Massachusetts, early Wednesday morning, officials said. The car was found crashed into a utility pole on Main Street, near King Richard's Faire, at about 5:38 a.m., according to Carver police, fire and ambulance services. The only person inside, a 56-year-old from Carver, was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Weymouth zoning board twice rejected funeral home's plans to expand. Then they voted again
WEYMOUTH − After twice failing to gain approval, a Main Street funeral home's plan to expand has the board of zoning appeals' unanimous support. The board twice voted 3-2 in favor of granting a special permit for the expansion of the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, but four votes were needed for approval. The second vote was held after the funeral home appealed the first decision to state Land Court, leading to mediation between the funeral home and the town.
Route 3A project will make corridor safer and more user-friendly
Planning for major changes to the busy Route 3A corridor along the Hingham harborfront and beyond continues, with a focus on improving the safety of pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists while providing a more user-friendly and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors alike. These include a reconfigured and landscaped modern roundabout...
Fire destroys home in Norwell. Two people displaced
NORWELL − Fire destroyed a home on Upper Ferry Lane early Thursday morning, the fire department said. The fire broke out at about 3:30 a.m., WCVB reported. The Red Cross is helping two adults who were displaced by the fire. No injuries were reported. Fire crews said it appears...
Scammer sent couriers to 77-year-old Hingham woman's home to collect cash, police say
HINGHAM, Mass. — Massachusetts police issued a warning on Thursday after a 77-year-old woman lost $9,500 in a new twist on the so-called "grandparent scam" that involved a courier sent to the victim's home. The victim, a Hingham resident, was first contacted by a scammer who claimed to be...
'Murder in progress': Police tried to spare attacker's life as they saved woman from assault
COHASSET, Mass. (AP) — Detective Lt. Gregory Lennon glimpsed at the modest duplex from his patrol car while waiting for backup that was seconds behind. This was a wellbeing check, among the most common calls in this quiet seaside town near Boston, but Lennon knew better than to go in alone. Everything seemed quiet when Lennon stepped out of the cruiser and into the winter darkness to greet two arriving officers. The downstairs shades were up, lights on. It was two days after Christmas 2018, and Lennon was supposed to be home with his family. When an officer called in sick, Lennon agreed to cover a night shift. After more than two decades in law enforcement, he knew staffing shortages come with the job. It had been a slow night. Now a concerned mother wanted police to check on her 25-year-old son, who she said suffered from mental health challenges.
Mass. woman accused of abusing children with disabilities at Bridgewater elementary school, DA says
A Massachusetts woman accused of physically abusing three Pre-Kindergarten students in her care at a Bridgewater elementary school appeared in court on assault charges Tuesday, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced.
Warwick man arrested in burning of stolen Connecticut SUV
Scituate police said Wednesday that they arrested a man suspected of lighting a stolen SUV on fire. Police said 23-year-old Darrian M. Phillips claims to live in Warwick, but has family ties to Connecticut. Officials said the stolen SUV was found on fire off Route 6 in Scituate on March...
Weymouth man stopped for a caffeine boost. He walked out of the store with a wallet boost
WEYMOUTH – Christopher Miller stopped off for his morning coffee at Nouria in Dorchester recently. He walked out $1 million richer. The Weymouth man bought one of the Lottery's $2,000,000 50X Cashword $10 scratch tickets along with his morning brew and scored his windfall. Miller took the pre-tax $650,000 lump-sum payment in lieu of the annuity and plans to take care of his parents with his winnings.
Massive indoor play area for children opens up in Raynham. What does it have for kids?
RAYNHAM — The general vibe at My Village Playhouse, a kids’ indoor playground which just opened in Raynham, is that of a little town. When walking in, kids will see numerous playhouses, like a mini-fire department, ice cream parlor, animal clinic and grocery store, with which they can enter real-world scenarios and let their imaginations take off. ...
Where are the best places to live in Massachusetts?
BROOKLINE - Where is the best place to live in Massachusetts? A new report from rankings and reviews website Niche identifies what it says are some of the top communities and neighborhoods in the state.Coming in first for Massachusetts is Brookline, which also landed at No. 11 on Niche's nationwide list of the best places to live. The town gets an A+ when it comes to public schools, health, outdoor activities and the commute. The weakest grades are for housing and cost of living. According to Zillow, the average home value in Brookline is just over $1.1 million.After Brookline, neighborhoods...
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