“This building does not work,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said outside the one-story police headquarters at Rockdale Avenue. The city is taking the first step in a years-long project to build a new station.
Author Archives: Arthur Hirsch
Posted inElection 2024
Write-in campaign proves successful for Westport state rep candidate
“I could not have done this without an awful lot of help. I was happy with the result, and now on to November. Now the real work begins.” — Christopher Thrasher
Posted inElection 2024
Montigny wins 17th term, Deaton to face Warren for U.S. Senate
In an emailed statement, state Sen. Mark Montigny said his win was due to his and his staff’s work against “ineffective bureaucracy” and his “dogged determination” to pass legislation benefiting the district.
Posted inElection 2024
City workers labor over holiday to prep for today’s voting
This year’s statewide ballots include a three-way Republican race to decide who will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who is seeking a third six-year term.
Posted inAsk The Light
Whatever happened to the Shawmut Diner?
Detained for 10 years at the county jail, the old North End hangout is starting a new life in Connecticut.
Posted inElection 2024
3 GOP rivals compete to challenge Sen. Warren
In seeking her third term this November, Elizabeth Warren will face either a lawyer and former U.S. Marine from Bolton, a Quincy city councilor, or a Medford software engineer.
Posted inElection 2024
Labor Day jumps quickly to voting day
Sept. 3 primary elections include key races for Senate and House in South Coast communities
Posted inElection 2024
Two Democrats compete to replace Marc Pacheco in state Senate
Taunton City Councilor Barry Sanders faces Raynham Selectman Joe Pacheco — who is not related to the incumbent senator.
Posted inBristol County Sheriff
City Council President Carney suing sheriff over job loss
In a 13-count suit brought in Bristol County Superior Court, Carney, 67, claims she was targeted, and that she and others lost jobs because of their age.
Posted inBristol County Sheriff
Sheriff pushes new plan to close Ash Street Jail
With costly repairs needed, Heroux calls for state legislative action to permanently shutter the 19th-century building.