SUDBURY — Goodnow Library Board of Trustees Chair Ingrid J. Mayyasi wishes to provide an update on behalf of the board. “Today we made the difficult decision to end the Goodnow Library’s working relationship with the independent Friends of the Goodnow Library organization. “While we are grateful for the support the organization has provided the […]
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Statement of Stow Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski Regarding Incidents in Washington
STOW — Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski and the Stow Board of Selectmen unilaterally condemn the violence and seditious actions that took place in Washington on Wednesday at the United States Capitol. “As Americans, we stand for a free and fair democratic process, and that is exactly what transpired in November with the election of Joseph […]
Bridgewater Police Arrest Man and Woman after Christmas Eve Stabbing
BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher D. Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department arrested two people after a stabbing on Dec. 24. ERIC WISE, AGE 36, AND MOLLY FLAHERTY, AGE 33, OF BRIDGEWATER were arrested and charged with: Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon Assault with Intent to Murder Unarmed Robbery Assault with […]
SEMLEC Mourns the Death of Search and Rescue Hero John Borges
TAUNTON — The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) joins the entire emergency responder community in mourning the death of Taunton Police Officer John Borges, who died Dec. 24 at age 49 after battling COVID-19. Somerset Police Chief George McNeil, the control chief and head of the SEMLEC Search and Rescue Unit (SAR) recalled Officer […]
Newport Police Respond to Fatal Fire
NEWPORT — Police Chief Travis Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department responded to a fatal fire late Friday. On Dec. 25 at 9:13 p.m. Newport Police and Fire responded to 58 Pleasant St. in Newport for a reported structure fire. The first arriving police officers found heavy flames coming from the second floor. The […]
Methuen Police Chief, Captain Placed on Administrative Leave
Executive Captain Kristopher McCarthy Named Acting Chief
Pentucket Regional Middle School Students Temporarily Moved to High School Building Due to Gas Odor
WEST NEWBURY — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Pentucket Regional Middle School Principal Terrence Conant report that Pentucket’s middle school students have been temporarily relocated to the high school auditorium after an odor of gas was detected in the middle school building. A staff member noticed the odor this morning, and the school immediately followed its […]
*VIDEO/PHOTOS* Cohasset Police Investigating Residential Break-In
Members of the news media may access the complete Ring video by clicking here. COHASSET — Chief William Quigley reports that the Cohasset Police Department is investigating a residential break-in that was captured on the homeowners Ring brand front door camera. Cohasset Police are investigating a residential breaking and entering that occurred at approximately 1:30 […]
Newport Police Investigating Armed Robbery
NEWPORT — Chief Travis Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department is investigating an early morning armed robbery. On Sunday, Dec, 20 at 4:12 a.m., an employee of the Cumberland Farms convenience store on East Main Street reported they had been robbed. The clerk reported that a male suspect had entered the store and displayed […]
Gloucester Fire Department Battles Building Fire
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department battled a building fire on Saturday morning.