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Police & Fire
Former Mass Governor's Son Arrested For OUI After Driving Erratically
The son of Charlie Baker, the current president of the NCAA and the former governor of Massachusetts, was arrested and booked for driving under the influence of liquor, officials say. Andrew "A.J." Baker, 29, was arrested on Saturday, May 13 in Lynnfield for driving under the influence, according to Massachusetts State Police. Peabody police followed and pulled over a Volkswagen Jetta on Route 95 South near Walnut Street in Lynnfield after another driver reported seeing the vehicle moving "erratically." The Jetta drove onto the highway from Route 114 while police followed…
Politics
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey toppled Geoff Diehl to become the state's first female and openly governor following weeks of heavy campaigning. The two barnstormed across Massachusetts in recent days leading up to the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but the race was never close. Democrat Healey held a double-digit lead over the former longtime Republican politician for months leading up to Tuesday's vote. In the end, she collected about 63 percent of the vote while Diehl won around 35 percent, CBS Boston reports citing projected results from the Associated Press. We did it…
News
Suffolk DA Convenes Grand Jury For MBTA Officer Accused Of Pulling Gun In Road Rage Incident
Days after a report questioned the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's handling of an off-duty MBTA officer accused of pulling a gun in a traffic dispute, the prosecutor announced Wednesday, Aug. 10, that he convened a grand jury to investigate the incident. Though, Kevin Hayden said pressure from the media had nothing to do with his decision. “Our office inherited this investigation, along with many others, from the prior administration," Hayden said in a press release. "... Our announcement today comes amid questions about this investigation and the path it took toward a determina…
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Unprecedented
: MBTA Will Shut Down Orange Line For 30 Days To Make Critical Repairs
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Board (MBTA) announced Wednesday, Aug. 3, that it plans to shut down the Orange Line, one of its busiest commuter rails, to perform critical infrastructure repair. Gov. Charlie Baker said the shutdown will begin on Aug. 19 and resume on September 19. This is the first time the MBTA has shut down an entire line, Baker said. The MBTA board unanimously voted to spend as much as $37 million to hire A Yankee Line, a shuttle bus company, to ferry stranded Orange Line passengers. The buses will be free to ride. The company has worked with the tran…
News
Massachusetts Inches Closer Toward Legalizing Sports Betting: Report
Massachusetts is one signature away from becoming the 31st state to legalize sports gambling thanks to an overtime compromise between state leaders, reports said. Coincidentally, it could be here before the NFL season starts next month. Legislators in Boston approved the betting bill early Monday morning, Aug. 1, hours after the midnight deadline. Speaker of the state House Ron Mariano tweeted that his team and Senate leadership had struck a deal after nearly a year of arguments. I am proud to announce that the Sports Betting Conference Committee has reached an agreement on legislatio…
Lifestyle
'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Mass Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, well, just not in Massachusetts, but that could change soon with legislation that would bring back happy hour. Though, not everyone is smiling. The Massachusetts Senate last week approved an amendment to an economic development bill that could allow bars to sell cheaper drinks to thirsty patrons when they get off work, CBS Boston reported. The state killed happy hour in 1984 when legislators banned the practice after a spike in drunk driving car crashes. Currently, bars and restaurants can't change the price of alcohol for promotional purposes…
Police & Fire
GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff
The father of the man who police say killed a Massachusetts State K9 officer named Frankie before turning the gun on himself has started a GoFundMe to pay for his son's funeral. Matthew Mack committed suicide Monday, July 26, after an hours-long standoff with police and SWAT team members, Massachusetts State Police said. During the siege, the 38-year-old shot and killed the 11-year-old Belgian Malinois as the dog and his handler moved in to arrest him, police said. No one else was injured. Moses Mack, Matthew's father, said in a GoFundMe campaign that his son struggled with mental issues…
News
Massachusetts Protects Abortion Rights In Response To Roe V. Wade Ruling
In response to the US Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an executive order protecting people's abortion rights in Massachusetts. “The Commonwealth has long been a leader in protecting a woman’s right to choose and access to reproductive health services, while other states have criminalized or otherwise restricted access,” Baker said in a release. “This executive order will further preserve that right and protect reproductive health care providers who serve out of state residents." Earlier report: Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe Vs. Wade, E…
Politics
Mass Senate Approves Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Get Driver's Licenses
The Massachusetts Senate has voted to override Governor Charlie Baker's veto on a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, sources say. The bill, known as the Work and Family Mobility Act, was passed by a 32-8 vote on Thursday, June 9; a day after it passed through the House. It will become law in July 2023. #breaking Mass Senate has voted 32 - 8 to override @MassGovernor veto on bill to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. The bill becomes law. It goes into effect in July, 2023 #wcvb — Sharman Sacchetti (@SharmanTV) June 9, 2022 The …
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