Posts Tagged ‘massachusetts’
Davey says MBTA fare hike, service cut plans are not written in stone
Two proposals to hike MBTA fares and cut service that were released last week are not written in stone, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Richard Davey said today. “The scenarios were designed to prompt a conversation. Neither is a firm or concrete proposal. We don’t have all the answers [...]
Six Massachusetts counties to get federal aid for October storm
Federal disaster aid will be made available to six Massachusetts counties to assist in the recovery from the October nor’easter that dumped more than two feet of snow on some parts of the state, Governor Deval Patrick announced today. More here: Six Massachusetts counties to get federal [...]
Roxbury man held without bail in December slaying of 54-year-old man in Dorchester
An 18-year-old Roxbury man was ordered held without bail today after his arraignment on charges that he fatally shot a 54-year-old Dorchester man last month, authorities said. Luis Pimentel faces charges in the killing of Victor Brookens during a drug-related armed robbery, Suffolk District [...]
Upton teen dies after falling from chair lift at Ward Hill
A teen who was skiing with the Nipmuc Regional High School ski team fell from a chair lift yesterday at Ward Hill in Shrewsbury and later died at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s office. The 19-year-old man from [...]
Fire at Beverly apartment complex forces evacuation of 24 units
A three-alarm fire in a Beverly apartment building forced the evacuation all of the residents in its 24 units last night, Beverly Deputy Fire Chief Bill Petrosino said early today. He said that the fire at 10 Folly Pond Rd. was under control. He said no injuries were reported and there was no word [...]
Margaret H. Marshall, former SJC chief justice, to restart law practice at Choate Hall & Stewart
A year after stepping down as chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, Margaret H. Marshall is returning to private practice in Boston as senior counsel at Choate Hall & Stewart.Marshall, who wrote the landmark 2003 decision that made Massachusetts the first state to legalize gay marriage, [...]
Everett woman, 20, murdered in Everett; no arrests made
A 20-year-old woman was killed last night in Everett, and authorities continue their search for her killer today. The woman was identified by authorities as Jessica Cormier. According to Middlesex District Attorney Gerard T. Leone Jr., Everett police were called to 83 Pearl St. to investigate a [...]
Berkshire lumber yard ablaze
A large lumber yard in the western Massachusetts town of Lee was engulfed in flames, drawing firefighters from throughout Berkshire County who have so far kept it from spreading into the community’s downtown. Read more: Berkshire lumber yard ablaze
State trooper charged with extortion in bookmaking plot
A veteran Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly opened a bookmaking business with a cooperating witness whom he beat and threatened to kill if the trooper did not collect on his investments. Trooper John M. Analetto also allegedly called a bettor who owed the witness and Analetto money on [...]
‘Auld Lang Syne’ comes with big paydays for two lottery winners
If the winners resolved to improve their finances this year, they triumphed, and with 364 days to spare. One ticket, sold at Goretti Supermarket in Millbury, is good for a $7 million payday, according to a statement released today by the Massachusetts Lottery. The other major winning number was [...]
