Kirsten Glavin
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Woburn Teachers' Association Faces $40K Fine as Strike Continues Into Thursday
On Wednesday, a judge ruled that the union will face fines, starting at $40,000, if the strike continues; Woburn Superintendent Matt Crowley said in a message... → Read More
Woburn Teacher Strike Continues, Canceling School for 3rd Day
Classes have been canceled once again for students in Woburn, Massachusetts, as teachers there continue their strike amid contract negotiations. → Read More
Woburn Teachers Will Strike Monday Amid Contract Dispute, Schools Will Be Closed
Teachers in Woburn, Massachusetts, plan to go on strike Monday after a contract agreement was not reached this weekend. → Read More
Melrose Teachers Vote to Strike Tuesday Barring Contract Agreement
The Melrose Education Association said Friday that a strike would begin Tuesday if a contract agreement with the Melrose School Committee could not be reached... → Read More
Man stabbed on Christmas Day in Dorchester
A violent Christmas Day in Dorchester after a man was stabbed on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the man was stabbed at around 2:30 p.m. on Stratton... → Read More
Possible Fetus or Infant Found in Freezer at South Boston Apartment: Officials
Police are investigating the possible discovery of a fetus or baby in a freezer at an apartment building in South Boston Thursday evening, officials say. → Read More
Foxboro Man Says His Cat, Garfield, May Have Saved His Life
Thomas Williams, who is an amputee, says his 17-month-old rescue cat, Garfield, spent days hovering around his leg; after a nurse told him animals can sometimes... → Read More
Deadly Shooting Left UVA ‘Disappointed, Saddened and Confused,' Mass. Native Says
The shooting at the University of Virginia left Devin Chandler, Lavel Davi Jr. and D'Sean Perry dead; their classmate, North Attleboro native wrestler Mateusz... → Read More
Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Election Day
We are just two days before Election Day and Massachusetts candidates are making their final push to get your vote. It’s been a busy weekend for candidates on both sides of the aisle. At Mechanic’s Hall in Worcester Sunday night many in the GOP attended what is for many of them the last big rally before elections. A roster of… → Read More
$3 Billion in Excess Taxes Heading Back to Mass. Taxpayers Starting Tuesday
About 3 million people will get one of those refunds, but to qualify, you must have filed a 2021 state tax return on or before Oct. 17 of this year. The money... → Read More
After Violent Start to School Year, Boston City Leaders Meet With Superintendent
City leaders met with the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools Thursday morning at City Hall to address what has been a violent start to the school year so... → Read More
Video Shows Harmony Montgomery's Father Interrogated: ‘Can You Tell Me That She's Alive?'
Newly obtained body camera footage shows when police first questioned Adam Montgomery about the disappearance of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whom he's now... → Read More
Salem Officials to Address Record-Setting Visitor Numbers, Traffic Concerns
But as a record number of tourists come to enjoy spooky season in the Witch City, prompting traffic concerns in the North Shore community. City officials are... → Read More
‘Our Lights Started Going Crazy' Amid Apparent Power Surge in Reading
An apparent power surge in the center of Reading, Massachusetts, left part of Main Street closed for hours after businesses reported flickering lights, a burned... → Read More
MBTA Looking to Fill 800 Jobs
In an effort to address a critical staffing shortage, the MBTA held a job fair at City Hall Plaza on Thursday, hoping to fill roughly 800 open positions. The move comes as The Federal Transit Administration orders the MBTA to correct ongoing understaffing and safety concerns. Recent understaffing has led to longer wait times and reduced T Service for riders…. → Read More
Murder-Suicide Case Rocks Kingston Community
The Kingston Police Department responded to Elm Street Sunday, where a death investigation got underway alongside the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit... → Read More
Woman Arrested in Boston Children Hospital Hoax Bomb Threat Faces New Charges
A federal grand jury issued a new indictment against a Massachusetts woman who has previously been charged with making a hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital this August. Catherine Leavy of Westfield now faces charges of making a false bomb threat and of sharing false or misleading information that a bomb was heading to the renowned hospital, the U.S…. → Read More
Judge Says She Intends to Dismiss North End Restaurants' Lawsuit Against Boston
A group of restaurant owners in Boston's North End appear close to losing their federal lawsuit against the city of Boston, after the judge said she intends to... → Read More
Hundreds of Workers Strike Outside of Sysco's Boston HQ After Negotiations Fail
Over 100 employees rallied outside of Sysco Boston headquarters in Plympton, Massachusetts, Saturday morning as they began a strike. Workers arrived at the food... → Read More
Cambridge Company's Newly Approved ALS Drug Offers Hope for Families
The new drug from Cambridge-based Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. is called Relyvrio and was found to extend ALS patients' lifespan by about five months. → Read More