Karen Read will face a new prosecutor when she is retried for murder in January. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey on Wednesday announced he had appointed Hank Brennan as a special prosecutor for the case.
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Shelter panel presents challenge for Driscoll
BOSTON — A commission tasked with reconceiving the structure and sustainability of the state’s beleaguered emergency family shelter system is up against a quickly approaching deadline, with still broad disagreement amongst its members about what exactly is at the core of the state’s right-to-shelter law. The commission was established in a supplemental budget passed in […]
Cemetery walk to be held Sept. 22
FITCHBURG — The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries, a new group formed to support the city’s historic cemeteries, announced their inaugural public event titled ‘Listen to Nature Tour and Visit Historic Local Graves’ at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, (Autumnal equinox), rain or shine. “Those wishing to attend should meet at Forest Hill Cemetery, at the […]
Over 150 pets vaccinated at Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Carla, of Fitchburg with her French Bulldog, Coco receives Coco’s license from Principal Clerk Lily Suarez during the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, where more than 150 dogs and cats received vaccinations. Also attending the clinic was Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control, which said a staggering number of dogs are going unclaimed in the […]
Leominster High coach named New England Patriots Coach of the Week
A dramatic win has led to a prestigious award. Last week, despite trailing late in the fourth quarter, the Leominster High School football team pulled out a thrilling 36-35 victory at Milford. The victory earned head coach Devin Gates the New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award. Leominster junior quarterback Osiris Lopez threw for […]
Revolution in the air: Massachusetts 250 initiative poised to be economic driver, Healey says
The 250th anniversary of American independence is poised to be an economic driver for Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday.
