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Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG
Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG A healthcare professional and his accomplice are accused of collecting larges sums of money for providing fake services for a client that was not actually receiving care, officials said.   Donald Martel, 67, of Georgetown and Jessica Parisella, 42, of Danvers were both indicted for counts of medicaid false claims and larceny over $1,200 on Monday, Dec. 5, Attorney General Maura Healy reports.  The two allegedly submitted false timesheets and claims suggesting that Martel, a board certified behavior analyst and licensed mental health counselor, was providing services to Parise…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS) Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS)
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (Photos) Breakheart Reservation in Saugus has been closed for several days because of a multi-acre brush fire that has shown no signs of stopping.  The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) originally closed the park on Wednesday, Aug. 17 but has since extended the closure until Wednesday, Aug. 24.  UPDATE: @MassDCR has issued the following recreational advisory for Breakheart Reservation in Saugus: pic.twitter.com/J6B6jjuRN9 — MassDCR (@MassDCR) August 21, 2022 While the cause of the fire is under investigation, A DCR official told NBC Boston that these fires are "suspi…

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by David Cifarelli
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Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat
Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is cautioning pet owners to be aware of a dog treat recall that has been linked to several cases of Salmonella in humans. Three cases of salmonellosis - infection with the Salmonella bacteria - have been tied to Essex County-based Dog Gone Dog Treats, which are made in Georgetown, which impacted a child and two adults in their 70s. According to the Department of Public Health, one open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory. D…

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by Zak Failla
Business
More Options For Recreational Weed In Central Mass Coming Soon More Options For Recreational Weed In Central Mass Coming Soon
More Options For Recreational Weed In Central Mass Coming Soon A medical marijuana dispensary will start selling recreational pot to adults on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Mission Dispensary, owned by 4Front, has won approval from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for the Mission Dispensary and cultivation/processing facilities in Worcester to start adult-use retail and production. There will be a soft launch of the expanded business Wednesday. Mission Dispensary is located on Lincoln Street. 4Front is also expanding its business in Georgetown, Massachusetts, according to the company. 4Front is a multi-state cannabis retailer and producer of mor…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Three Marijuana Dispensaries Nailed with $800,000 In State Fines Three Marijuana Dispensaries Nailed with $800,000 In State Fines
Three Marijuana Dispensaries Nailed with $800,000 In State Fines Three marijuana dispensaries are facing multi-hundred-thousand dollar fines for violating pesticide and ownership laws. The Botanist, Garden Remedies, and Healthy Pharms have been assessed fines that total $800,000, according to the most recent information provided by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. All three marijuana entities have agreed to pay the fines and perform other remedies as required by the state. The fines were assessed by the Cannabis Control Commission, which oversees marijuana licensure in Massachusetts and conducts compliance investigations. The Botanist: Wor…

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by Kristin Palpini