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Newport Police Charge Local Man With Assault & Robbery
NEWPORT, VT – Acting Chief Travis R. Bingham reports the Newport Police Department has charged a local man with assault & robbery and several other charges following a Saturday night incident.
Town of Winthrop Revises Approach to Center Business District Infrastructure Project
There will be no water interruptions during infrastructure work
Town of Norwood Launches Citizen Information Center
NORWOOD — Town of Norwood General Manager Tony Mazzucco announces the launch of the Citizen Information Center for Norwood residents, a one-stop-shop for questions, comments, and concerns residents may have during these unprecedented times.
Rochester’s Creteau Technology Center Donates Beds and Supplies to Support Coronavirus Response
ROCHESTER — Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to announce that Rochester’s R.W. Creteau Technology Center has donated several items, including hospital beds, to local healthcare workers to support the fight against the coronavirus.
Melrose Police Department Reminds Residents to Lock Their Car Doors
MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to remind residents to properly secure their vehicles following reports of suspicious activity involving parked cars along Upham Street. Nothing was taken from the vehicles.
Update #9 (6 p.m.) Town of Winthrop Provides Latest Update on Coronavirus Situation
44 total cases confirmed since March 15; One deceased, Four recovered, 39 in isolation
SAU 16 School Buildings to Close Through at Least March 27, District Will Implement Remote Learning
EXETER — SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan announces that all SAU 16 school facilities will close for at least two weeks beginning Monday, March 16 as part of the district’s evolving response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dedham Police Release Armed Robbery Video, Seek Public’s Help in Identification
DEDHAM — Chief Michael d’Entremont reports that the Dedham Police Department has released video from the Monday, Feb. 10 armed robbery that took place at Terri’s Market.
Whitman Fire Responds to Tier One HazMat Incident
WHITMAN — Fire Chief Timothy Grenno reports that the Whitman Fire Department responded to a Tier One HazMat incident today at a local hair salon—the result of a chemical mixture.