A group of activists in Boston is marching in an effort to curb violence.
Aiming to diffuse disputes, 10,000 Fearless Peacemakers, a group of Black men, has been greeting people in the community with handshakes and hugs.
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Medford Fire Department sick time abuse allegations, search for new chief ignite tempers
Allegations of sick time abuse at the fire department in Medford, Massachusetts, are under investigation by city officials.
Nearly all firefighters called out one weekend this month, with overtime to cover the empty shifts costing nearly $100,000.
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Fall River Popeyes worker accused of throwing tray at customer’s face
A teenager working at a fast food restaurant in Fall River, Massachusetts, is accused of attacking a customer Tuesday.
NBC affiliate WJAR reported that 19-year-old Colby McCarthy was arrested after allegedly throwing a metal tray at the head of a c…
National Guard request at Brockton High School draws other suggestions
A request to bring in the National Guard to help stop high school violence in Brockton, Massachusetts, is gaining national attention.
A nonprofit formed after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reached out to officials to propose another solution for the situation at Brockton High School. The Uvalde Foundation wants to help Brockton set up citizen patrol teams to monitor neighborhoods around the school.
The foundation has yet to receive a response back from the district, but they said it is prepared to recruit and organize.
“It is a sad state of affairs in this nation when a school has to call upon the National Guard to protect its students. We have a better solution and it starts with a community who decides to take action to protect their own sons and daughters,” the foundation’s founder Daniel Chapin said in a release.
Teachers are also proposing alternatives. Cliff Canavan, who was injured breaking up a fight at Brockton High School in 2022, said what needs to change is the state’s school discipline law. He said the law, known as Chapter 222, severely limits the school’s ability to suspend students.
“They’re not going to care if it’s a National Guard uniform or if it’s a teacher. They’re going to continue to act the same way unless they’re held accountable in an effective manner,” Canavan said.
Bringing in military support would not make much of a difference without the power to discipline, he said.
“What are they going to do? They’re not allowed to discipline the kids any differently than we are,” Canavan said. “If kids don’t feel like they’re actually being punished, it enables the behavior to continue.”
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan said he also supports changing the regulations that hamper the efforts of teachers. In a statement, he said he does not think military measures are appropriate.
Boston police seek suspects in Hyde Park robberies
Boston police are looking for two suspects believed involved in two robberies in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood on Monday evening.
Investigators said the first happened near 853 River St. around 5:50 p.m. The second was at 942A Hyde Park A…
Judge agrees to split Newton teachers union fines between state and district, denies suit attempt
A judge has issued a final judgment on the case against the teachers’ union in Newton, Massachusetts, following a strike over contract negotiations that shut down schools for 11 days and will cost the union $625,000 in fines, but parents say the…
