Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, Norfolk County Sheriff Jerry McDermott, and jail Superintendent Michael Harris. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe. The Norfolk County jail is in the process of creating a family reunification center for...
With rising COVID-19 cases in Plymouth, town officials are concerned with a lack of face coverings being worn at the town skate park. Warnings are falling short, so the Select Board voted, 3-2 in favor of closing the park for two weeks. Plymouth is currently in the...
In Hull, a study was conducted into the condition of the concrete tower at Fort Revere, and engineers from CBI Consulting presented their findings to the Selectmen. Engineer Wayne Lawson said the tower needs structural repairs, accessibility improvements, and a new...
In Halifax, the proponents of an outdoor marijuana cultivation facility are seeking an expanded use at 111 River Street. Bud’s Goods hosted the virtual forum, President and CEO Alex Mazin says they would like to expand the use to include manufacturing and limited...
At Marshfield Special Town Meeting, residents approved zoning changes, $2.9 million in free cash spending, and a ban on the sale of certain animals at pet shops. The socially-distant meeting was held in the Marshfield gymnasium, with 161 voters present. Article 1 was...
A two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to a home in Norwell. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says there are no injuries, and the cause of the fire appears to be electrical. Numerous towns responded to the scene at 6 Neal Gate Drive around 5:49 p.m. on Sunday. Mike Breen,...
Family members of a missing Hanson woman are calling on New Hampshire legislators to create a permanent state highway marker at a memorial site. In February of 2004, Maura Murray disappeared after her car crashed on Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Younger...
The Carver Special Town Meeting was held at the Middle/High School, with about 100 voters present. A lot of discussion focused on the trash and recycling district agreement between Carver, Marion, and Wareham. In short, residents voted 51-49 to amend the agreement,...
In Rockland, the Selectmen say it’s up to residents to decide how they want to trick-or-treat this Halloween. The Board felt that people should follow guidelines from the state and CDC, but it’s not something they really can enforce. Police Chief John Llewellyn says...
Patricia Smith, the Director of Health Services for the Hanover schools, says a potential COVID cluster was identified after a hockey captain’s practice. Smith said over the course of the pandemic there have been 120 cases of COVID-19 in the community. Twenty-two...
