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Officers at South Bay jail ignored dying woman, lawsuit alleges
Ayesha Johnson was civilly committed to receive treatment for her alcohol abuse disorder. Hours later, she died on the floor of a jail cell at the Suffolk County House of Correction at South Bay. The father of the woman who died in a jail cell while awaiting treatment for alcohol...
Contaminated soil, decades-old gas tank removed from former 7-11 site
The building has been vacant since the 7-Eleven store closed in 2021. It previously housed a franchise of the Tedeschi Food Shops chain; A Street Liquors occupied the second unit before relocating across the street. In June 2022, surveyors discovered a gasoline storage tank near the Nantasket Avenue border of...
Assistant principal who quietly resigned from Hull High hired in similar position in Mansfield
Julie Burke, now known as Julie Burke Israel, was mentioned among other hires by Mansfield Superintendent Teresa Murphy in a district newsletter on June 20. When questioned about Burke’s absence from Hull High in May, former Superintendent Judith Kuehn asked that the public “respect her privacy” and would give no further details about the administrator’s prolonged absence. Burke Israel did not attend Hull High’s graduation, and her resignation was not discussed at the school committee’s June 24 meeting. The Times’ request to committee Chair David Twombly about why the district did not announce Burke Israel’s departure has gone unanswered.
Free Family Fun Events this August in Auburn & Beyond
August 1 - 4: Read Around Town: Sutton Senior Center (Sutton) - August 1, 10:30 - 11:00 AM. Needle Felted Squirrel (Sutton) - August 1, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Recycled Art (Leicester) - August 1, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Eyes on Owls (Webster) - August 2, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
One child injured after falling from second-story window in Derry, officials say
DERRY, N.H. — A child was sent to a hospital after officials said the child fell from a second-story window in Derry on Wednesday. Derry fire officials said they responded to a report of a child who had fallen from a second-story window at 12 Tigertail Circle just before 9 p.m.
Slow Down, Bub! New Hampshire State Police Are Cracking Down on Speeders
Recently, public officials and New Hampshire police officers have convened to launch a new, strict policy on speeders in the state. They are citing the number of crashes, up 10% from last year, according to WMUR, and that New Hampshire is one of the highest in the nation for deadly crashes and alcohol impairment.
ALBUM PREMIERE – ALREADY DEAD – ‘SOMETHING LIKE A WAR’
The Massachusetts punk band , led by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Dan Cummings, will release their second album, Something Like A War, next Friday, July 26. They will celebrate the album with a raucous release party on July 27 at Thirsty First in Lowell, featuring performances by Lenny Lashley and other artists.
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Windham Woods eyes major expansion of local campus. Windham Woods School is looking to expand its program by adding an art studio, woodworking shop, and more in new buildings. Joe Maynard, a project manager with Benchmark Engineering, recently presented a conceptual design for the school’s new buildings to the Planning Board, discussing what changes the school would want to make.
Salem firefighter to play in 12th charity baseball game
SALEM, N.H. — Salem firefighter Colton Houle has kept a streak alive for more than a decade which he doesn’t see stopping any time soon. The 10-year veteran of Salem Fire Department will swap his firefighting helmet for a baseball one as he gears up to raise funds and play shortstop in this year’s Special Olympics Heroes Cup.
Kids: start reading, get a ticket to the fair
TOPSFIELD – This summer, The Topsfield Fair is once again partnering with libraries in Essex and Middlesex Counties as well as southern New Hampshire to promote it’s Read & Win program. Each library sets a goal for elementary school children in their communities encouraging them to read library...
Sununu explains decision to sign 2 bills, veto another on gender identity issues
BETHLEHEM, N.H. — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is defending the actions he took late last week on a trio of hotly debated bills involving gender identity issues, with his split decision leaving people on both sides of the aisle upset. At the Executive Council's "On the Road" meeting...
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