Posts Tagged ‘street’
Judge refuses to quash subpoena of Twitter account used by person linked to Occupy Boston
Suffolk Superior Court jJudge Carol Ball today ruled against a motion by lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union to quash a subpoena for information from Twitter about a user involved with Occupy Boston. On December 14, Suffolk District Atorney Daniel F. Conley filed a subpoena with the [...]
New Bedford man accused of taking girlfriend’s purse crashes car when confronted by police
A New Bedford man has been accused of breaking into his girlfriend’s parents’ home, and taking his girlfriend’s purse and detroying her cell phone. At about 9:04 p.m., Dartmouth police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call from a 24-year-old Dartmouth woman who said her boyfriend, [...]
Dispatcher who posted ‘Deck the Halls’ on signboard will likely receive light discipline
The MBTA dispatcher who added some unauthorized holiday cheer to Park Street Station by programming the message boards to display the lyrics to “Deck the Halls” will likely receive the T’s most modest form of discipline when he returns to work this afternoon. “While I appreciate what they [...]
Wellesley’s Central Street businesses closed due to electrical fire in street
An underground electrical fire shut down traffic on Central Street in Wellesley for a few hours and left business owners without power for most of the day, Wellesley police said. Around 7 a.m., police noticed lights flickering, and smoke rising from manhole covers, police said. Police closed the [...]
MBTA worker faces possible discipline for displaying ‘Deck the Halls’ on subway station sign
It seemed like a delightful treat for the few customers riding the T on Christmas night: The lyrics of “Deck the Halls,” flashing on the LED display at Park Street Station, normally reserved for the date and time or for staid updates about MBTA service. But T officials did not look kindly on [...]
Family is devastated after East Boston slaying; Felipe Ospina was just shy of 21st birthday
Felipe Ospina would have been 21 years old today, celebrating with family and friends in East Boston. But on Friday, two days before his birthday, the Colombian native was found on Meridian Street about two blocks from his home. Boston police said he was found bleeding from an apparent stab wound [...]
Fairhaven police seek driver who crashed through Nativity scene
Fairhaven police are searching for the individual they believe was responsible for intentionally driving into a Nativity scene on display in the town, police said. Officers received a call Monday morning reporting that someone had driven through the Christmas display at North Square, where Main [...]
Two-month-old girl in critical condition after being found in Dorchester apartment
A 2-month-old girl is in critical condition at a Boston hospital after being found in a home on Ames Street in Dorchester, authorities said. The infant was found at 2:21 a.m. The Boston police homicide unit is investigating the circumstances of the child’s injuries, authorities said. The child [...]
On a cold night, Menino and officials reach out to count homeless
A few wrong turns and a bit of bad luck proved the difference between a college degree and sleeping on the street for Dorchester native Maurice Harris. “My story is that things didn’t work out as good as they should have, and I’m homeless,” said Harris, 31, as city leaders gathered around [...]
Teddy’s Take: Long-legged look
QUINCY -- A colorful character on stilts drew a variety of reactions as he strode down the street in the 59th annual Christmas Parade on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. See the original post: Teddy’s Take: Long-legged look
