Dorchester, MA
Schools
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns 'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days.  "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language.  These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…

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by David Cifarelli
Amherst, MA
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond this week raised the number of stores it plans to close across Massachusetts from seven to at least 12.  The retailer said it is struggling with debt obligations and will shutter some of its least profitable stores.  Last month, executives announced it had or planned to close seven locations in the state. On Tuesday, they added five more to that list.  Those include locations in: Hadley Dorchester Seekonk North Attleborough Leominster Milford Burlington Raynham North Dartmouth Pittsfield Hudson Dedham Eight Bed Bath & Beyond locations in the state…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
Obituaries
'Professional, Polite, Helpful:' Dedham Mourns Death Of Active Duty Firefighter 'Professional, Polite, Helpful:' Dedham Mourns Death Of Active Duty Firefighter
'Professional, Polite, Helpful:' Dedham Mourns Death Of Active Duty Firefighter Multiple communities are mourning the sudden death of an active duty firefighter from a car crash earlier this month. He was 59.  Acting Lieutenant Christopher Clark died from his injuries sustained in a car crash on Sunday, Feb. 5, his obituary reads.  Born in Boston, Clark attended Wentworth Institute of Technology after high school to earn his plumber’s license. However, Clark fell into the line of duty and came to Dedham Fire after leaving Hull Fire in 1992, Dedham Firefighters Local 1735 said on Facebook.  Clark was a longtime member of Group 2, Engine 3 and was promoted to Acting Li…

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by David Cifarelli
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
FOUND: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago FOUND: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago
Found: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago UPDATE: Dedham Police report that they have determined Daniel MacDonald's location and he is no longer considered missing. Mr. MacDonald’s whereabouts have been determined. He is no longer considered missing. Thanks for the assistance. https://t.co/sI6qJF1VIu — Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) February 3, 2023 The Dedham Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing for a week. Daniel MacDonald, age 23, was last seen at the Stop & Shop on Massachusetts Avenue, located in South Bay Plaza, in Boston on Friday, Jan. 27, according to Dedham Pol…

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester, MA
Business
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations Yet another slew of planned Bed Bath & Beyond store closures was announced, including multiple stores in Massachusetts. The struggling company announced the upcoming closures on Monday, Jan. 30, following a list of 62 store shutdowns announced earlier this month. The soon-to-shutter Massachusetts spots are: 230 Fortune Boulevard in Milford 35 Highland Avenue in Seekonk 3 Abbott Park in Burlington  600 South Street West, Suite 13 in Raynham 458 State Rd, Rt 6, Suite 100 in North Dartmouth 665 Merrill Rd in Pittsfield 820 Providence Highway in Dedham…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
News
Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges
Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges A paving contractor who allegedly stole over $78,000 from customers, including the disabled and elderly, has been indicted for a laundry list of criminal charges, according to court documents. William Pusateri, owner of Priority 1 Paving in Dedham, was arraigned on 23 charges including larceny from disabled persons over 60 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to Middlesex Superior Court documents.  Pusateri, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, scammed customers from 2020 to May 2022 by taking deposits or payments in full for services that he never completed or only completed basi…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
News
18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges 18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges
18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges A Malden woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after nearly 20 dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" were rescued from her home, animal rescue officials said.  The 18 dogs, about half of which were considered emaciated, were pulled from the Malden home on Friday, Dec. 2, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). Once removed, most of the canines were taken to the ARL's Boston location while several others that needed additional medical support were treated at the ARL's Dedham location. Most of the dogs were said to be severely under-groomed, had…

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Business
Dedham Public Library Displaying Christmas Tree After Heated Town Debate Dedham Public Library Displaying Christmas Tree After Heated Town Debate
Dedham Public Library Displaying Christmas Tree After Heated Town Debate A local library has cleared the rumors about their plan to not display their Christmas tree after a Facebook post announcing their intention made its rounds on social media.  The Dedham Public Library said they would not be putting up their Christmas tree for the 2022 season because "people" felt uncomfortable looking at it last year, resident Lisa Desmond said in a Facebook post from Friday, Dec. 2.  This response shocked Desmond as she explained that in her 28 years visiting DPL, she never once "heard a negative comment" about the tree's display.  "We have celebrated and included everyon…

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
'No Probable Cause' In Alleged Assault At Willett Early Childhood Center: Norwood Police 'No Probable Cause' In Alleged Assault At Willett Early Childhood Center: Norwood Police
'No Probable Cause' In Alleged Assault At Willett Early Childhood Center: Norwood Police A court in Dedham found no probable cause in the assault allegations a student made against an employee at Willett Early Childhood Center last month, authorities said.  Authorities presented the allegations to the court earlier this month after the student made the allegation in October, Norwood police said in a Facebook post.  "On Oct. 6, we announced that an allegation had been made that a staff member at the Willett Early Childhood Center had assaulted a student, and that we had requested a show cause hearing at the Dedham District Court on the matter.  "That hearing was held on Nov. 4…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
Schools
Norwood School Employee On Leave After Allegedly Assaulting Student: Police Norwood School Employee On Leave After Allegedly Assaulting Student: Police
Norwood School Employee On Leave After Allegedly Assaulting Student: Police An employee at a pre-K school in Norwood is on leave after they allegedly assaulted a student last week, authorities said.  The employee of George F. Willett Early Childhood Center allegedly hit the child after taking them into a hallway at the school around 11 a.m. on Sept. 28, the Norwood School District said in a letter to parents.  The school nurse examined the student before their parents came and picked them up, the letter from Superintendent David Thomson said.  Norwood police have investigated the alleged incident and asked for a hearing with a Dedham magistrate…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
News
Massachusetts Veterinarian Paying $15,000 Settlement For Mishandling Drugs Massachusetts Veterinarian Paying $15,000 Settlement For Mishandling Drugs
Massachusetts Veterinarian Paying $15,000 Settlement For Mishandling Drugs A Dedham veterinarian will pay $15,000 to resolve allegations that he improperly stored, ordered and kept records of controlled substances, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  An investigation revealed that Wilbur Salter, II D.V.M., who practices at Animed Pet Hospital in Dedham, violated multiple Controlled Substance Act (CSA) provisions for keeping inadequate records of several controlled substances, the office reports.  “It is essential that all prescribers—including veterinarians—keep accurate records of controlled substances so that we can identify …

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat
Know ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat Several days later and no leads have Dedham Police scrambling to find the owner of a male Pomeranian who was abandoned over the weekend during record-high temperatures.  The dog, believed to be between 3-5 years old, was found inside a metal crate without any identification or water in the area of Bussey Street on Saturday, July 23, Dedham Police said. At the time, temperatures were over 90 degrees, police added.  Further info: This dog was reported to be found inside a pet crate in the area of Bussey St around noon this past Saturday. The dog appears to be 3-5 years old. https://t.c…

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by David Cifarelli