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PHOTOS: Winter storm slams Mass., NH — in spring
The powerful nor’easter hitting Massachusetts and much of New England on Thursday churned up sea foam, sent trucks skidding into highway signs and caused power outages.
See some of the most interesting sights from around the region during Thursday’s storm here:
More on the nor’easter hitting Mass., NH Thursday
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Hearing Thursday on buffer zone for Karen Read trial
During a special motion hearing Thursday in the Karen Read case, prosecutors will request a buffer zone near the courthouse.
This request comes as the Read case has garnished pre-trial attention, with supporters attending hearings carrying posters and wearing “Free Karen Read” shirts.
State prosecutors filed a motion requesting special restrictions at the trial, ones that would keep demonstrations back at least 500 feet from the courthouse in Dedham. The restrictions would also ban people — and animals — from wearing any attire that suggests a “favorable or unfavorable opinion of either party.”
Marc Randazza, an attorney for supporters of Read, filed a motion earlier this week to fight the proposed restrictions on demonstrations.
While the motion hasn’t yet been approved, supporters of Read have balked at the proposal, calling it a violation of First Amendment rights.
“The Commonwealth seeks to unconstitutionally infringe upon the right of the people to enjoy their full and robust rights under the First Amendment and Art. 16 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights, as amended by art. 77 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution,” the motion reads.
A Norfolk District Attorney’s Office spokesman noted on Monday, in response to a protest surrounding the motion, that the decision to take measures to prevent juror interference lies with judges, and while it’s uncommon, it has been used before, including in the “Puppy Doe” animal cruelty case of 2018. Asked about the new motion filed Tuesday, a spokesperson made the same point.
“The Court regularly exercises its authority to provide for the fair administration of justice, including defending the juries from undue influence in a variety of ways. It is at the discretion of the Court,” the spokesperson told NBC10 Boston.
Read is accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend in 2022. Her lawyers have alleged that she is being framed amid a massive coverup, which the prosecution has denied.
Multiple crashes reported across Mass., NH amid nor’easter
Several crashes were reported across Massachusetts and New Hampshire as a result of Thursday’s nor’easter.
In central Massachusetts, multiple crashes were reported on Interstates 90, 290, 190 and 495, state police wrote on social media.
Police said another crash occurred on Route 9.
“Road conditions are poor. MassDOT is working diligently to treat the roads,” said state police. “If you do not need to be on the roadways, avoid doing so.”
Up in New Hampshire, on the Everett Turnpike, a crash caused the southbound side to close near exit 4, state police said.
“Drivers should anticipate delays and avoid the area if possible,” said police.
Earlier, a crash in Lincoln Wednesday night led to the closure of Franconia Notch Parkway on I-93 south. The interstate was reopened at about 7:25 a.m.
Dozens of crashes were reported Wednesday night in New Hampshire, including two truck roll over on I-89 in Grantham and Warner.
Authorities also noted that state troopers had responded to dozens of other crashes and cars off the road, explaining that weather conditions are hazardous and asking people to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by truck in Boston
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a truck in Boston on Thursday morning, police said.
Boston police said in a social media post around 7:45 a.m. that investigators were at the scene of the crash at Essex Street and Atlantic Avenue.
They said the victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Traffic in the area is being impacted, and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
No further details were immediately available.
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Still no billion-dollar winner in Powerball jackpot, but 2 people won $1 million in Mass.
The Powerball jacket is now up to $1.23 billion after no one won the $1 billion grand prize on Wednesday.
But there were two $1 million winning tickets sold in Massachusetts.
One $1 million Powerball winner bought their ticket at a Cumberland Fa…
