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Former Boston Police Sergeant from Franklin Sentenced to Probation for Overtime Fraud
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A former Boston Police Sergeant from Franklin has been sentenced to probation and home detention for committing overtime fraud. The US Attorney’s Office says George Finch was sentenced to 6 months home detention and 3 years’ probation and ordered to pay $11,000 in restitution after pleading guilty in 2021 to conspiracy and embezzlement from an agency receiving federal funds. Prosecutors say in 2015 and 2016 Finch submitted false overtime slips for shifts he didn’t work at the evidence warehouse.
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett
A Middlesex County jury convicted two men for the rape of a woman at a party at a Everett hotel in 2020, authorities said on Thursday, July 25. William Gomez-Rojas, 31, of Chelsea was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of aggravated rape, and Jose Morales Jr., 36, of Malden, was f…
New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Body camera video shown on first day of trial for woman accused of abandoning baby in NH woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather began Thursday with opening statements and the first witness testimony. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including two counts of second-degree assault, which are related to the newborn's hypothermia and respiratory problems....
BPD seizes 20 mopeds in Back Bay, South End
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police seized 20 mopeds in Back Bay and the South End Thursday. Police said the officers were enforcing laws surrounding unlicensed drivers as well as unregistered and uninsured mopeds and motorcycles to address complaints of reckless driving in the area. 16 criminal complaints are being sought.
Boston police officer struck by vehicle in North End, seriously injured
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, a spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said. A Boston police officer was hit by a truck in the North End on Thursday, authorities said. The officer was working a paid detail assisting a construction crew near North Washington and Thacher streets, Boston...
Afghan refugees on the North Shore find homes through a creative plan that could help many more
The basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport, which for more than two years had served as a makeshift home for two very large Afghan families, was abuzz with activity and excitement. Teenagers and an older man carried boxes up the basement stairs and outside. Women kept an eye on younger children running around, as they removed sheets from beds and told kids to help. Outside the church, 19-year-old Afzal led the way for his younger brothers and sisters, pulling a hand cart loaded with boxes down the brick walkway.
Fest Intentions: GLD FSTVL returns to Boston, Massachusetts
Ghostface Killah, meet GLD FSTVL. The legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper leads the lineup for the second edition of the Boston music festival, which returns to City Hall Plaza on August 10. Also on deck to perform is an impeccable roster of Boston hip-hop that includes Dutch ReBelle, Michael Christmas, Motivate Merren, Cakeswagg (pictured above), Exit Fame, Clark D, and festival curators STL GLD. Area DJs DCaso, Troy Frost, and Brek.One — DJ for the 2024 NBA World Championship — will also take the stage, along with representatives from local nonprofit The Hip-Hop Transformation.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024. Performances for The Queen of Versailles, featuring a book by Lindsey Ferrentino and direction by Tony Award winner...
Summer Farm Walk at Land’s Sake – July 27
Each season, Land’s Sake offers a free walking tour of the farm which allows participants to go in depth into the current happenings in the fields and forests. This year’s walk is this Saturday, July 27 at 10 am. Begin by gathering together with a seasonal beverage inspired...
How These Boston Tech Companies are Growing and Connecting to the Community
Boston has a lot of firsts. Boston Commons was the first public park in the United States. Harvard was the first college not only in the country but in all of North America. In terms of scientific and technological advances, Boston became the home of the first subway system in the United States. Also, the telephone was invented while Alexander Graham Bell was living in Boston.
Wake Up Well: How do you take care of your mental health?
It’s been six months since we kicked off our monthly mental health series, Wake Up Well. In that time, we’ve discussed everything from loneliness and financial health to climate anxiety and the mental health of activists. “It’s so exciting to have this series,” said Nieisha Deed, founder of...
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
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