Jim Haddadin
Connecticut Public
Hartford, CT, United States
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Many use-of-force incidents in CT involve people in distress. Are police the right response?
About 40% of all use-of-force incidents reported by Connecticut law enforcement agencies in the past two years involved someone officers determined to be either “emotionally disturbed” or suicidal. Some communities are experimenting with new approaches to bring those numbers down. → Read More
Framingham dispensary operator to grow marijuana outdoors in Sheffield
FRAMINGHAM — Local cannabis consumers will have their pick of sun-grown marijuana products raised in the fertile soils of western Massachusetts when a new dispensary opens its doors on Rte. 9 next year.BCWC, soon to be known as Nova Farms, announced it received final approval from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission last week to grow marijuana plants outdoors at a farm in Sheffield.The… → Read More
Framingham officials pressed to explain Saxonville library renovations
FRAMINGHAM — City councilors want an explanation of what's going on at the old McAuliffe Branch library, where the Facilities Department has apparently started renovations to move into the building, to the surprise of the building inspector and others.Councilor at Large George King pressed Chief Operating Officer Thatcher Kezer last week to provide more information about the cost of the project,… → Read More
Framingham Finance Committee increases school budget, reduces money for new diversity chief
FRAMINGHAM — City councilors will recommend funneling more state aid to the Framingham Public Schools and delaying plans to hire a new diversity → Read More
Framingham Finance Committee increases school budget, reduces money for new diversity chief
FRAMINGHAM — City councilors will recommend funneling more state aid to the Framingham Public Schools and delaying plans to hire a new diversity chief while they discuss their vision for the job this summer.The Finance Committee finalized its recommendations for the city’s fiscal 2020 budget on Tuesday, which is set to be approved by the full council in June.In one of their most consequential… → Read More
Framingham health clinic could shut down for weeks in order to move
FRAMINGHAM — With a disruptive move on the horizon, the Framingham Health Department is exploring how to provide immunizations and other crucial services while its health clinic relocates downtown.Public Health Director Sam Wong told members of the Board of Health Thursday the clinic may close for several weeks this summer while it moves from its headquarters at the Fuller Middle School to… → Read More
Historic New England to oversee preservation of Clayes House in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — A piece of local history will be protected in perpetuity after being saved by the city and a group of Framingham preservationists.The City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement with Historic New England to establish a preservation restriction for the Sarah Clayes House at 657 Salem End Road.The measure is designed to protect the significant exterior and interior features of the… → Read More
6 marijuana shops are on track to open in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — City officials made their picks for the six retail marijuana businesses that have the city's backing to open in Framingham.Chief Operating Officer Thatcher Kezer announced Tuesday the city's marijuana advisory team has finished its review process for shops which will serve the recreational marijuana market.Local rules for the industry established by the City Council last year cap… → Read More
6 marijuana dispensaries are on track to open in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — City officials made their picks for the six retail marijuana dispensaries that have the city's backing to open in Framingham.Chief Operating Officer Thatcher Kezer announced Tuesday the city's marijuana advisory team has finished its review process for adult-use dispensaries, which will serve the recreational marijuana market.Local rules for the industry established by the City… → Read More
Framingham developer revises Nobscot plans
The plan proposes 152 housing units, incorporate a new standalone CVS pharmacy and re-purpose the historic Nobscot Chapel by moving it south and turning it into a restaurant. → Read More
Framingham greenlights Hollywood actor's plan to grow marijuana at Eastleigh Farm
FRAMINGHAM — A marijuana cultivation business spearheaded by Hollywood actor Jonathan Tucker and partners from the Los Angeles entertainment and → Read More
Framingham greenlights Hollywood actor's plan to grow marijuana at Eastleigh Farm
FRAMINGHAM — A marijuana cultivation business spearheaded by Hollywood actor Jonathan Tucker and partners from the Los Angeles entertainment and → Read More
Storage facility planned for Bishop Street in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — A Hudson company plans to redevelop a portion of the former Dennison Manufacturing site on Bishop Street into new storage facilities, with an option to add some retail space.Calare Properties received approval from the Zoning Board this month to erect four new structures at 71 Bishop St.The lot, which abuts the railroad tracks, was formerly part of the Dennison Company’s sprawling… → Read More
MassPort wants to expand Logan Express garage in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — With ridership surging, the Logan Express facility in Framingham is set for a major expansion as the Massachusetts Port Authority looks to increase the number of riders who use public transportation to reach the airport.MassPort began soliciting bids this month for a consultant to design a vertical expansion of the existing garage at Shoppers World, adding another three levels.… → Read More
Framingham to lease downtown storefront for health clinic
FRAMINGHAM — City officials are finalizing an agreement to lease retail space downtown for Framingham's public health clinic, resolving a logistical challenge that has loomed large for the past several months.The clinic, which provides a range of crucial health services, faces a June 15 deadline to leave its current location at the Fuller Middle School.The city invited property owners to bid on… → Read More
Attorney General Maura Healey lauds rescue of Sarah Clayes House in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — After being rescued and lovingly restored by local preservationists, the historic Sarah Clayes House on Salem End Road received high praise Thursday from Attorney General Maura Healey.Healey, whose office helped the city take control of the property several years ago, congratulated advocates for their work to save the 17th-century home and transform it from an eyesore into an… → Read More
Framingham still searching for health clinic space after getting no bids
FRAMINGHAM — After reversing their decision to move the Health Department into the Callahan Senior Center, city officials have yet to identify an → Read More
Framingham still searching for health clinic space after getting no bids
FRAMINGHAM — After reversing their decision to move the Health Department into the Callahan Senior Center, city officials have yet to identify an → Read More
Framingham looks to speed up permitting with new Planning & Community Development Division
FRAMINGHAM — A vision to streamline the city’s permitting process will come to fruition this year as officials consolidate → Read More
Framingham: Study highlights diversity needs in City Hall
Framingham City Councilors were uneasy about increasing the size of the mayor’s staff with the addition of a diversity director. The council asked the administration to study the city’s needs in the area of diversity and, if warranted, craft a job description for a future diversity chief position. → Read More