The weekend is here and all we’re focused on is the rain threat tomorrow. OK, and maybe how mild we’ll get today. I’m not expecting a stellar day, but one that is reasonable for early May. We’ll see some sunshine through the first half before the clou…
Massachusetts
School bus driver from Marlborough accused of raping child
A Massachusetts man who has worked as a school bus driver is accused of raping a child.
Derek Thistle, a 32-year-old Marlborough resident, appeared in Middlesex Superior Court Friday to face a slew of charges.
Thistle was arraigned on charges of…
Mother says she reported shooting threat to school weeks before Milton police learned of it
As police investigate allegations that a student threatened to shoot up a school in Milton, Massachusetts, a parent is questioning administrators’ handling of the situation.
A woman whose daughter attends Fontbonne Academy, an all-girl Cathol…
Police respond to incident in Northbridge
There was a heavy police presence Friday night in the Whitinsville section of Northbridge, Massachusetts.
The incident happened near the town common. Police did not immediately give any details of what occurred.
There appears to have been an alt…
Boston leaders push for pothole repairs on private roads
Boston City Council is looking to help homeowners along private roadways afford repairs.
Many of the city’s streets have fallen into disrepair as locals grapple with the costs associated with repaving.
District 5 City Councilor Enrique Pepen called for a hearing on the issue and says it’s critical to ease the strain on these constituents.
“It’s getting to a situation where it’s complicated for residents to come up with a solution or even afford it,” said Pepen.
Others on the Boston City Council expressed similar urgency, looking to take away those big price tags and make it easier on homeowners.
“Is there a potential for a program where we help them have access to the right vendors?” asked City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents District 8. “A lot of times the ballooning of price is because you’re asking them to do just one street. The city has a lot of bulk purchasing power.”
The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation is taking up the issue and will be scheduling a hearing in the coming weeks.
1 person injured in East Boston stabbing
One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in East Boston on Friday afternoon.
Boston police confirmed they responded to the scene on Brandywine Drive and found the victim, who had non-life-threatening injuries. That person was taken to …
