Newly released documents shed light on dysfunctional cannabis commission
More than 3,000 pages of documents, including transcripts of testimony that current and former cannabis regulators gave behind closed doors last summer, has been made available by the Superior Court as Shannon O'Brien continues to contest her firing from the Cannabis Control Commission. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg...
Suspect in custody for murder of beloved local athlete Timothy D. O’Neil
A Middleton man was arrested early Monday morning in connection with the May murder of Timothy D. O’Neil, 55, of Lynnfield, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. John Kosta, 53, is expected to be arraigned later today in Peabody District Court on a murder charge. Massachusetts...
5 teenagers accused of taking stolen Kia for joyride, doing donuts in Braintree parking...
BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - Braintree police arrested five teenage boys, aged 14-16, after a dangerous drive just after 9 a.m. Tuesday. More than a half dozen shoppers called for help as the boys were seen doing donuts in a parking lot. “It could be summarized as a joyride, but one...
Former Hooksett Officer Arrested in Waltham, Faces Multiple Charges Including Domestic Violence
In a recent turn of events, former Hooksett police officer Schleiden Meneide was arrested in Waltham, Massachusetts, on charges of domestic violence. Authorities were alerted to the incident after a woman reported to the Manchester police yesterday at approximately 9:35 a.m. that Meneide had assaulted her and made...
First city housing vouchers are approved for unhoused residents and mixed-status families
First city housing vouchers are approved for unhoused residents and mixed-status families. The Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition believes our city should prioritize meeting the housing needs of low-income and moderate-income residents. We look to solutions that best provide affordable housing to these populations....
Car hits house in Dorchester, sparking small fire
BOSTON (WHDH) - A car crashed into the porch of a multi-family home in Dorchester Monday morning sparking a small fire and emergency response. Boston fire crews arrived to the scene around 9 a.m. and put out the flames that came from the car’s engine. Officials say no one...
Suspect charged with murder in May death of Lynnfield man
Authorities investigating the death of a man in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, earlier this year have arrested a suspect for his murder, the Essex County District Attorney said Tuesday. John Kosta, 53, is accused in the death of Timothy O'Neil, 55. Kosta, a Middleton resident, was arrested early Tuesday by Massachusetts...
‘I just encountered a monster’: Woman viciously attacked by raccoon on her back deck
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WFXT) – A woman in Massachusetts had a frightening encounter over the weekend after she was attacked by a raccoon. Katherine Vanbuskirk said she occasionally sees raccoons in her neighborhood, but never came face-to-face with them like she did Saturday morning. The longtime Somerville native said...
An invasive species is popping up in Boston – and it’s threatening monarch butterflies
Black swallow-wort - an invasive weed - is taking over gardens across Greater Boston, including Jamaica Plain and East Boston.
You’re Invited: Free Summer Events Happening This Week in Boston Parks
Boston residents and visitors are in for a treat as the Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of free events throughout the city's green spaces this week, from July 28th until August 3rd. Tuesday features the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park at Franklin Park in Roxbury, presented in partnership with the...
