The state Civil Service Commission has overturned the termination of a Rockland firefighter, but the town disagrees with the decision. Lieutenant Craig Erickson had his employment terminated with the town in 2017. He was first hired as a full-time firefighter in 1986...
Joan Kilban, a fifth-grade teacher in Hingham, got a special surprise when she joined a Zoom conference hosted by the National Hockey League. A teacher of 24 years at the Plymouth River Elementary School, she found out that she had won the NHL’s Most Valuable Teacher...
A Pembroke man was arrested after a motorcycle crash and brief chase in Bridgewater. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says 24-year-old Lucas Guimaraes is facing drug and reckless driving charges in connection to the incident. On Friday night, officers spotted two...
A non-essential water ban remains in effect through the weekend in Pembroke. In a notice posted to the town website, the ban was issued due to a water level and pressure emergency. The MassDEP is working with the town to expedite the finalization and inspection of...
Weymouth: Man Arraigned on Accessory Charges in Connection to Murder of 19-year-old A 24-year-old Weymouth man has been charged with Accessory after the Fact in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Ryan Martin. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey and...
There were no injuries after the Pembroke Fire Department quickly knocked down a fire at 142 Taylor Street Friday night. Fire Captain Jim Shea says a neighbor called just before 10 p.m., reporting fire showing from the roof of the home. The occupants were able to get...
Rockland is developing a 10-year master plan with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Public workshops have been held on the plan, the most recent one over a Zoom meeting. Carlos Montanez, a Principal Planner with the MAPC, said the plan informs future decisions...
The Pembroke Emergency Management Team is working on a plan to help businesses re-open with state guidelines in place. Health Agent Lisa Cullity says this includes the potential of outdoor capacity to help with social distancing. “PEMA took the step of working out...
Marshfield will be seeking $1 million in reimbursement for COVID-related expenses. The Plymouth County Commissioners are in charge of disbursing funds from the federal CARES Act. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says they’ve had conversations with County...
While significant cuts are expected in the FY 2021 town budget in Rockland, Town Administrator Douglas Lapp is hoping to avoid layoffs and reductions to current services. Lapp says a major factor in the budget will be the anticipated reduction in state aid. “Because...
