[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A neighborhood restaurant that featured authentic Persian dishes has shut down.
According to multiple sources, Shiraz Persian Cuisine in East Watertown is no longer in business, with a …
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Family devastated by deaths of mother, son in New Bedford crash
The family of a woman and her son who died in a rollover crash on Interstate 195 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Friday is seeking answers clarifying what happened in the incident, having heard different accounts.
First responders encountere…
City to release report on Brockton Public Schools 2023 budget shortfall
The city of Brockton, Massachusetts, is releasing the results of an independent investigation into what led to a $23 million budget deficit for its school department in 2023.
The Brockton Public Schools budget shortfall came to light in August 2023 it was just before the new school year began and came as a shock to parents, who were frustrated by the appearance of officials being caught off-guard with the issue. An independent review blamed poor money management and oversight, finding that the district failed to record, track and approve spending.
The issues led to chief financial officer, Aldo Petronio, and the district’s deputy financial officer, Chris Correia, being placed on leave. In August of this year, Correia filed a lawsuit against the city of Brockton, claiming that he reported concerns of a potential financial crisis to his supervisors and city officials but they went unanswered. That case is ongoing.
The city commissioned a full investigation by law firm of Nystrom, Beckman & Paris into what went wrong. The report will also include recommendations on how to improve practices in the future.
City officials say investigators took months reviewing thousands of emails, documents and contracts, as well as conducting interviews with public employees and city officials. The full report is expected to be released Tuesday at noon and will be posted on the city’s website.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Fire breaks out in Somerville home
A fire broke out in a home in Somerville, Massachusetts, Tuesday morning, according to the Cambridge Fire Department, who also responded to the incident.
The fire occurred on Glendale Avenue, Cambridge fire said.
It’s unclear wha…
Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, won’t testify in Brian Walshe trial
Embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who became the subject of controversy for his role in the Karen Read murder trial, will not testify in the case of Brian Walshe, a Cohasset man accused of kill…
Harris, Trump to face off in 1st presidential debate
Final preparations are underway in Philadelphia Tuesday morning as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to share the stage.
This is not only the first presidential debate for the 2024 elections, but it’s also the first time that the two candidates will formerly meet each other in person — and it could be their only debate.
With the election less than 60 days away, as of right now, there is not another one scheduled.
Tuesday’s debate will be Trump’s seventh general election debate and Harris’ first — and her presence is highly anticipated. She’s only sat for a formal interview once in the six weeks since taking over the Democratic ticket.
Sources tell NBC News Harris has spent the better part of the last five days in debate preparations in Pennsylvania, participating in hours-long mock sessions with a Trump stand-in. Meanwhile, the former president has been at Mar-a-Lago doing, what sources describe as, informal debate prep.
A New York Times-Siena College poll of likely voters found Trump ahead of Harris 48% to 47%, within the poll’s margin of error, indicating that what is said Tuesday night may give either candidate the edge they need as they head into the final stretch.
Hours after the debate, the first early ballots of the presidential race will go out. Absentee ballots are set to be sent out beginning Wednesday in Alabama.
The debate will begin at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
