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New Mass. State Police head vows to "aggressively address" challenges
BOSTON - Geoffrey Noble, the new head of the Massachusetts State Police, said he will "aggressively address" challenges in the troubled agency.Noble was sworn in as the new Colonel by Governor Maura Healey in a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House in Boston Friday morning.Healey hired Noble back on September 4, following a nationwide search. This is the first time a colonel has been hired outside of the existing State Police ranks. "I'm excited about the future and we will build it together and I'm committed to leading this department with integrity," Noble told reporters Friday.Massachusetts State Police scandals State Police have...
5 Things to Expect at Wicked Haunted Fest at Hood Park
Move over, Salem! Our neighbors in Charlestown have Wicked Haunted Fest – a new immersive Halloween experience at Hood Park opening in October. Here are 5 Things to Expect at this spooky neighborhood event!. Three Haunted Houses. The festival’s centerpiece will be three Hollywood-caliber haunted house experiences, each with...
Bark the Vote: Seaport to Elect First-Ever Dog Mayor in 2024
Boston, MA – October 1, 2024 – This fall, the Seaport District is officially going to the dogs! Seaport is thrilled to announce the launch of Bark The Vote, an initiative to elect the neighborhood’s first-ever Dog Mayor. From running free at Sea Green Dog Park to sniffing out the best treats at Polkadog Bakery, dogs are woven into the fabric of Seaport life—and now it’s time to give them a voice (or, at least, a woof).
78 Years Ago: New Hampshire 8-Year-Old Takes Train to Boston by Himself
It's not every day that a small boy gets to visit the big city by himself, but that's just what happened 78 years ago to young Ernest R. Hoytt Jr. of Dover, New Hampshire. This writer stumbled across this amusing story thanks to New Hampshire Heritage, History, and Memories, a Facebook group dedicated to sharing memories of the Granite State. An admin member of the group posted this tidbit in 2023 from a 1946 Boston Globe article, telling of a young boy's solo adventure to Boston.
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