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Swastikas Spray Painted On Road In Wayland, Police Condemn Vandals Swastikas Spray Painted On Road In Wayland, Police Condemn Vandals
Swastikas Spray Painted On Road In Wayland, Police Condemn Vandals Police in Middlesex County have condemned racist vandals who spray-painted swastikas on a roadway Tuesday morning, Nov. 14.  Wayland police officers were called to Rice Road shortly before 9 a.m., where large swastikas had been painted in two separate spots, according to Wayland police. “There is no place for this kind of hatred and bigotry in our community,” said Acting Police Chief Ed Burman. “Every resident deserves to live their life free of harassment and hatred, and we will do everything in our power to support our community.” The Wayland Department of Public Works cleared …

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by Khier Casino
Schools
Racist Graffiti Targeting Wayland Superintendent Found Near High School: Officials Racist Graffiti Targeting Wayland Superintendent Found Near High School: Officials
Racist Graffiti Targeting Wayland Superintendent Found Near High School: Officials An overtly racist message was found graffiti'd on a community pool wall in Wayland, according to officials.  Police discovered the spray painted message, targeting Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy, around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, according to town officials and Wayland Community Pool. The pool is located near Wayland High School.  “The words ‘Omar’ and the N-word were painted in white,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said in a memo, according to the school's newspaper. The Wayland Police Department announced its investigation into the incident around noon the same day.  "T…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation
Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation Authorities in Stoneham are investigating after a resident found several paper Swastikas on their lawn.  Police responded to a report of vandalism at a home on Whittemore Lane around 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Stoneham Police Chief James McIntyre reports. Upon arrival, officers found the Swastikas with "hateful language" scattered across the property.  “There is no place for this kind of hate and bigotry in our community,” Chief McIntyre said. “Our detectives are committed to a full and thorough investigation, including any possible criminal charges against the party respo…

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by David Cifarelli