Longtime Assistant Solicitor Will Take Over for Mikaela McDermott, Who Steps Down After Exemplary Service. Assistant City Solicitor Eric Jaikes will take the leadership role in the City’s legal office effective Sunday, Feb. 6, when City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott steps down after more than a decade of exemplary service. Jaikes …

“This number is most definitely low because reports are still being written and entered, but since 5 pm last night our Troopers have responded to well over 200 crashes with either injuries or property damage, including one fatality. Patrols were going from one crash to another in some areas. To …

“Tractor-trailers, tandem trucks, & special permit vehicle travel ban now in place on I-90. 40 mph speed restriction also in place on I-90 from NY State border to Logan Airport in #Boston.” -Massachusetts DOT. According to MassDOT, the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH from the NY border …

“Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Department Seek Public’s Help To Locate Missing 14-Year-Old Taliah McDonald-Francis: The Boston Police Department is issuing a missing person alert and asking for the public’s help in efforts to locate Taliah MCDONALD-FRANCIS, 14, of Dorchester who was reported missing on February 1, 2022. Taliah is …

“Woodchucks are burrowing animals and can make a home for themselves under your porch if you’re not careful. Learn about woodchucks and what to do if problems arise.Woodchucks in Massachusetts. Woodchucks are common and abundant in Massachusetts. They are found throughout the state except on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Often …

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that $884,755 recovered from forfeited assets of Scott J. Wolas will be distributed to his victims. The United States Attorney’s Office expressly sought permission to have the forfeited assets directly applied to victim restitution, which was granted by the Department of Justice. Wolas, …

A Salvadoran national residing in Lynn was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. Inmar Samuel Aguiluz-Palacios, 29, was indicted on one count of illegal reentry. According to the indictment, on Aug. 21, 2021, Aguiluz-Palacios was encountered in Massachusetts having …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 7, 2022 – February 11, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • No work scheduled Other: • Contractor (SCR Constructors) will continue site work …

“With a heavy heart, we are deeply saddened to inform you of the recent unexpected death of one of our long-time coaches, Val Araujo. He was loved by so many and touched upon the lives of so many of our athletes. Our deepest condolences go out to the Araujo family …

Massachusetts anticipated to receive over $9.5 billion over 5 years, including an increase in the re-authorization of federal transportation dollars. Today, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined initial plans to make significant and additional investments into roads, bridges, public transportation and environmental infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth with funding from the recently …