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Brookline Fire Chief Accused of Forging Invoices, Harassing Staffer Is Back on the Job
Newly reinstated Brookline Fire Chief Charles Corey harassed his administrative assistant and ordered her to create fake billing invoices, but that doesn’t seem to matter to town officials. Corey is now back on the job after a six-month suspension. Despite a town investigation finding that Anais Molina’s complaints were...
Group home for people with mental disabilities proves disruptive in single family neighborhood
MANCHESTER, NH – About 8 p.m. on a Saturday night in June, a huge man opened a patio door to enter the home of Will Gauthier, 85, at 63 Robert Hall Road. “He did come through the patio door,” Gauthier said in recounting the incident. “We didn’t know what was going on. Someone was trying to keep him under control and direct him back onto the patio. They looked at me and said, ‘Call the police.’”
Attorneys for DCYF, New Boston police ask judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by woman over alleged failures to prevent abuse
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Attorneys for New Boston police and the state Division for Children, Youth and Families are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a New Boston woman. Olivia Atkocaitis claims the two agencies failed to protect her from abuse. She said she was subjected to...
‘No one ran away’: Mass. residents help save Lowell man on fire after moped crash
A man and his moped burst into flames after a crash involving a car in Lowell Monday, sending the man running naked into a smoothie shop, according to multiple witnesses. “It happened incredibly fast,” Troix Bettencourt, of Lowell, told MassLive. “The gas tank was right there, and it exploded. The entire person burst into flames. Everything was on fire.”
Nursing Home Company Settles Understaffing Claims for $4 Million
WORCESTER – The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a settlement with a Woburn-based health care company, which has locations in Worcester, Fitchburg, and Westborough. Next Step Healthcare, LLC, agreed to pay $4 million to settle allegations that it deliberately understaffed its nursing homes, leading to...
Citizens’ Police Academy Returns After 6-Years
LOWELL — Superintendent Greg Hudon is pleased to report that the Lowell Police Department completed a Citizens’ Police Academy for the first time in six years, and that the department plans to offer another academy this September. The eight-week academy was held each Wednesday night since April 10,...
Class of 2024: Sizer School graduation in Fitchburg honors Winchendon student
Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, held its Graduation Ceremony for the 42 members of the Class of 2024 on June 7. According to a press release, this class leaves Sizer with more awards, honors and scholarships than any other class before them. Andrew Lay presented the Principal's...
The rise of resale: The Stuffed Garage reflects renewed interest in recycling – and finding a great bargain
HUDSON, NH – Thrift stores can be the answer for giving away old clothing, tech, jewelry, furniture, and anything else you’re willing to impart new life to – with your donation comes the gift of ownership to someone else – as well as the happiness that can come from it.
Fare-free MART rides to continue over the summer - what you need to know
The free rides will continue over the summer. A program sponsored by the state legislature to boost public transportation ridership that has offered fare-free service for all fixed-route MART buses and ADA services since January will be extended through Aug. 31, according to Scott Rich, assistant administrator for the Montachusett Regional Transport Authority.
Exploring Affordable Urban Housing in Nashua: Rivier University Connects With Community Leaders for Positive Change
Rivier business students work with Nashua community leaders to identify opportunities for improvement in affordable housing. In January 2024, a coalition of key community leaders, the Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Rivier University Strategic Management students collaborated to assess the role and impact of the newly opened Monahan Manor Apartments in downtown Nashua. Monahan Manor is a 216-unit affordable housing development built to moderate Nashua’s housing shortage.
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