Sunday, May 19, 2013
A look at the top stories from around the region.
Sharon's SAT Scores Rank First in Region With a combined SAT score of 1775, Sharon ranks first out of 48 schools south of Boston, according to data released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education published by the Boston Globe. Sharon ranked first out of 48 schools with a score of 1775, while Brockton ranked last with a score of 1289. Canton Man Indicted in Alleged Logan Airport Taxi Bribery Scheme A Canton man was among five Massport employees indicted earlier this week by the Suffolk County Grand Jury for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for preferential treatment for taxi cab drivers picking up passengers at Logan Airport, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. James Mulrey, 45, and the four others …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region.
Wheaton Alumni Party Raises Noise Concerns The Norton Board of Selectmen approved a pair of one-day alcohol permits for a function at Wheaton College on May 17, but with some contention. Selectmen vice chair Robert Kimball raised his concern about an ongoing issue with the noise level at certain parties. “We don’t care that you go out and have a good time, as long as [the students] don’t scream,” he said. Watch: Boston Marathon Runner from Easton Delivers Inspiring Speech Prior to Stoughton Road Race Prior to the start of the 5 School 5K road race, held April 27 at the Stoughton YMCA, Bobby O'Donnell III, son of Stoughton Fire Department Captain Bob O'Donnell and Easton resident, addressed the crowd of runners and spectators, delivering an…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region.
Norton’s Yelle Gym Gets More Repairs The Norton School Committee has requested a town meeting warrant article designed to allow them to fund repairs needed in the Henri A. Yelle gym floor. According to committee members, a pipe underneath the gym floor burst and water damaged the wood in the floor. “Steam and water does significant damage to wood,” school director of finance and operations Barry Nectow said. “We tried to dry it out, but it didn’t work.” This is the second time Norton has needed to repair the gym floor in two years. House Party Leads to Traffic-Halting Fight on Route 138 in Easton One was arrested Friday evening after a Washington Street party near Stonehill's campus that resulted in a traffic-halting brawl in the middle …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
A recap of the top stories around the region.
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Sunday, April 21
Norton Woman: ‘We Are Lucky to Be Alive’ A Norton mother who was close to the explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday said she is lucky to be alive. "Me, my husband Kevin and my daughter Rachael were at the finish line 50 feet from the explosion, we saw our friend Mike Everson go by and were waiting with our video camera on for our other Norton friends," Nancy Weber told Norton Patch in an email. "I have the explosion on video and our reaction, I screamed run to my daughter and you can see all the feet and chaos. It was horrific! we are so lucky to be alive!" Weber told the Boston Herald that she knew it was some kind of terrorist attack. Easton Runner: ‘God was With Me’ Just one half mile from finishing his first Boston Marathon, 25.7 …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A look at the top headlines around the region.
Mansfield Man Charged in Fatal New Hampshire Car Crash A Mansfield man involved in a fatal car accident in Claremont, N.H. has been arrested by policeaccording to the New Hampshire Union Leader. Luke Garlinger, 29, of Mansfield was arrested and charged on Wednesday with negligent homicide for an accident that took place on April 7. In a press release, Claremont Police Chief Alexander Scott said that a preliminary report showed that both speed and alcohol were involved in the crash that resulted in one death. Husband of Norton Town Clerk Arrested for Attempted Murder The husband of Town Clerk Danielle Sicard was arrested for allegedly trying to murder her Thursday. James T. Sicard, age 44, of Norton, was placed under arrest by Norton …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A look at what happened around the region this past week.
Motor Vehicle Stop in Foxborough Leads Police to Massive Drug Bust A motor vehicle stop on Mechanic Street Thursday turned out to be much more for Foxborough police as officers made a drug trafficking bust after discovering 119 grams of cocaine in the operator’s vehicle. Foxborough Police Sgt. John Chamberlin stopped a vehicle on Mechanic Street earlier in the day Thursday where indicators of criminal activity were present, according to the police department’s Facebook page. “Sgt. Chamberlin subsequently scanned the vehicle with assistance of Foxborough Police K9, Marley, who alerted to the presence of narcotics,” Foxborough police said on Facebook. “The vehicle was brought back to the Foxborough police station where it was further …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look at the top headlines in the area.
Owner of Mansfield Massage Parlor Accused of Running Brothel On Friday, March 22, Mansfield police raided Wellness Club Body Works and Foot Massage on North Main Street after an investigation showed the establishment was possibly being operated as a brothel. After securing a search warrant, police arrested Wei Wu, 47, of Maledn and Hai Feng Liu, 44, of Boston. Wu and Liu were charged with keeping a house of prostitution, sexual conduct for a fee, and deriving support from prostitution Read more by clicking here. Lovers’ Quarrel Reportedly Led to Arrest of Foxborough High School Wrestling Coach A lovers’ quarrel between Foxborough residents James Fraser and his wife is reportedly what led to the high school wrestling coach’s arrest …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region.
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Sunday, March 24
22-Year-Old Easton Woman Dies in Overnight Accident Easton is mourning the loss of one of it's own today. Alexandra Hamilton, 22, of Easton passed away at Brigham and Women's hospital Friday from injuries sustained during an overnight accident on Turnpike Street. Hamilton, the daughter of Easton Police Officer Steven Hamilton, was traveling northbound on Turnpike when she struck a diesel fuel truck traveling in the southbound lane, Police Chief Allen Krajcik said. 2 Children Injured After Minivan Crashes into Bus Near Ahern Middle School It was a scary scene outside Ahern Middle School on Mechanic Street Tuesday morning after a minivan carrying two children collided with a Foxborough school bus transporting four children. The two children …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A look at some of the top headlines around the region.
Canton Man Shot After Answering Doorbell Canton police are searching for an individual suspected of shooting a man in Canton early Friday morning, according to reports. A Chapman Street resident was shot in the neck around 2 a.m. Friday after he opened his front door and someone started shooting, according to a WHDH report. The victim was allegedly shot in the neck but was flown to Boston Medical Center and is expected to survive, according to the report. Foxborough Family Awaiting Approval on Loan to Buy House Back; Avoid Eviction Since losing their house to foreclosure and having it auctioned off to a bank in September of last year, John and Julie Hazeldine have been working to buy back their 27 Spring St. home that John has lived in …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
In this week's Regional Roundup and two Easton teens are arrested for breaking and entering, Foxborough police arrest two suspects in a Rhode Island robbery case.
Mansfield Selectmen Decide to Euthanize Milo the Dog Mansfield selectmen voted 3-2 to euthanize Milo the dog Wednesday after hearing from both the victim's family and the dog's family. The dog reportedly attacked 6-year-old Christian Hebert on Jan. 3 while at the house of the dog's owner Michael Bailey. Hebert suffered severe injuries to his face, ear area and thigh. After the vote, the Baileys said they would try to appeal the ruling in court. The board heard statements from both sides as well as from Mansfield animal control officers Jeffrey Collins and Steve Simmons. Collins said while he met the dog only once, Milo seemed to be calm and docile in front of a stranger, but the severity and depth of the bites, based on hisexperience and …
