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  • 6 hospitalized after SUV rolls over on I-95 in Wakefield
    on March 28, 2024 at 10:54 pm

    A crash on Interstate 95 in Wakefield injured six people Thursday night, Massachusetts State Police said. An SUV rolled over near Exit 59, according to police, who were called to the scene around 10:20. All six patients were in the vehicle. There was no word on the extent of the victims’ injuries. No further information was immediately available.

  • Mass. launches youth sports betting safety coalition
    by Colin A. Young on March 28, 2024 at 8:23 pm

    With college sports tournaments taking place at both ends of Massachusetts this week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on Thursday announced the launch of a public-private partnership to focus on the risks of sports betting and gambling among young people. The Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition is meant to raise awareness of the laws, risks, and public health harms associated with gambling, and will develop an evidence-based education, training and health curriculum intended for people ages 12 through 20 — roughly from middle school into college and up to the state’s minimum sports betting and casino gambling age of 21. “Because Massachusetts has entered a new era with sports betting now literally available at your fingertips, it is critical that we raise awareness of the public health risks associated with this activity, particularly for young people,” Campbell said. “This coalition brings together the business, professional sports, nonprofit and responsible gaming communities to best achieve one common goal: better protect and educate young adults across the Commonwealth.” The group’s founding members are Campbell’s office, the Mass. Gaming Commission, the NCAA, Mass. Council on Gaming and Health, Civic Action Project, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and New England Revolution. Campbell announced the coalition Thursday at TD Garden, where the NCAA men’s basketball tournament plays Sweet 16 games Thursday night. On Thursday afternoon, Springfield’s MassMutual Center hosted the NCAA men’s hockey tournament (including the University of Massachusetts against Denver University). “The NCAA is committed to protecting the well-being of student-athletes and the integrity of collegiate competition from the harms of sports betting,” said NCAA President Charlie Baker, Massachusetts’ former governor. “The Association is proud to work with Attorney General Campbell and the Gaming Commission, and Boston’s pro teams to extend our reach and educate more young people about sports betting risks. I am thankful the Attorney General is bringing the right people to the table to work on this issue.” Campbell’s office pointed to national data from the NCAA, which shows that 58% of 18- to 22-year-olds have engaged in at least one sports betting activity. The 2023 NCAA survey also found that print, radio and television advertisements influence, and often reinforce, betting activity, the AG’s office said. About 63% of young people surveyed recalled recently seeing or hearing ads that encourage sports betting and 58% said they are more likely to bet after seeing such ads. More on sports betting NCAA Mar 27 NCAA president urges states to ban prop bets on college athletes March Madness 15 hours ago Betting on March Madness? Don't forget to report your winnings to the IRS

  • Parents want answers after armed man arrested at Stoneham elementary school
    by Kirsten Glavin and Jericho Tran on March 28, 2024 at 7:17 pm

    Concerned parents met at an elementary school in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Thursday night after police caught an armed man who was previously registered as a sex offender on school grounds. Parents say they weren’t notified about the incident until days after when their superintendent sent out an email. James McCarty was caught with two knives while walking the grounds of the South School in Stoneham, according to police. When asked what he was doing, he allegedly responded “you’ll find out.” Investigators believe McCarty was experiencing a mental health crisis. He never made contact with any kids, but parents say they wish they’d been notified sooner about what happened. Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor and Superintendent David Ljungberg apologized to parents. Many thanked the chief for the quick police response, but were still angry about how the school administration did not notify parents until five days after the incident. “There is absolutely no doubt that you should have been notified Thursday of what happened,” O’Connor said. “This failure will not happen again.” “I am sorry. I apologize for not having handled the situation differently,” added Ljungberg. Parents voiced their concerns at a school committee meeting. “Mr. Ljungberg, I have absolutely zero faith in your ability to be the superintendent,” Stoneham resident Andrew Dawson said. “I think it’s fair to say he wasn’t there to teach the kids reading, writing and arithmetic. He was an armed pedophile there trying to get entrance into the school.” “I really think you should resign, or go your separate ways, because this isn’t working,” the mother of a student said. NBC10 Boston asked Ljungberg about parents calling for his resignation. “I don’t have a comment on that at this time,” said Ljungberg. “I am processing all of the comments and will need some time to meet with my committee and we will need to de-brief all of the comments that we’ve heard tonight.” “Next time just send us an email right away,” one parent, who asked that her identity be concealed, said earlier Thursday. See the emails sent to parents below. She told NBC10 Boston that an email should’ve been sent out on March 21 when the school’s principal reported seeing someone acting erratic and sitting on the school’s field. Shortly after he called 911, police say they found McCarty walking around school grounds outside the building.  McCarty attempted to run away but police were able to arrest him and believe he was experiencing a mental health crisis. They found two knives on the 31-year-old – a folded style knife and a hunting knife. McCarty was once registered as a level one sex offender for dissemination of child pornography after a conviction in 2013. He is no longer required to register. He was also being investigated by the FBI Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force. According to court documents obtained by NBC10 Boston, he’s facing a number of charges including carrying a dangerous weapon on school grounds and disorderly conduct. But the superintendent for the school district didn’t notify parents until an email days later.   School officials are expected to discuss parents’ frustrations with the communication at Thursday’s meeting. Emails sent to parents The following email was sent to parents on March 26: Dear Parents and Caregivers:   The district would like to share the following information about an incident that occurred at South Elementary School last Thursday.   On March 21, an adult who was experiencing a mental health crisis entered wandered onto school property but did not come into contact with any students. Per our protocols the Stoneham Police Department was contacted immediately. Officers arrived within minutes. The individual fled, and police took them into custody without incident shortly thereafter. Stoneham Police have connected this person with the appropriate services. We understand that this information may be alarming and may cause feelings of stress for students and families. I would like to assure our community that the safety of our students is our top priority.  This incident was handled in a safe and professional manner by school staff and the Stoneham Police Department. I would also like to thank the Stoneham Police Department for their timely response and assistance during this incident.   Thank you for your understanding.   Sincerely,   David Ljungberg, Superintendent Stoneham Public Schools  A followup was sent a day later: Dear Stoneham Public Schools Community, I wish to provide an update on the situation that we announced yesterday in which a man trespassed onto school grounds. First, I wish to apologize that this incident was not communicated to the community sooner. We have discussed this matter internally and with our partners in the Stoneham Police Department. We acknowledge that situations like this, while delicate and involving mental health, nonetheless must be communicated in a timely manner to our community. Second, I want to reiterate that the established policies and procedures of the Stoneham Public Schools were followed in this matter. The safety and security of our school community is of the utmost importance. At no time was any member of our community in danger. In following our school safety procedures, the administrator immediately notified the police department, which responded quickly and ultimately took the individual into custody. Moving forward, it is our sincere pledge that our families, faculty, staff and students will receive more timely updates as is your expectation.  Thank you for your patience and understanding and for your continued support of the Stoneham Public Schools Community. Sincerely, Dave Ljungberg, M.Ed. Superintendent  Stoneham Public Schools More local news Harvard University 7 hours ago Harvard removes human skin from binding of old book mbta 7 hours ago MBTA approves low-income fare program, slashing prices for thousands of riders car crash 9 hours ago Woman seriously hurt at Legacy Place supermarket parking lot, police say

  • MBTA approves low-income fare program, slashing prices for thousands of riders
    by Chris Lisinski | State House News Service on March 28, 2024 at 6:55 pm

    A big moment at the MBTA on Thursday as a plan for reduced fares for low-income riders was given unanimous approval from the control board. The action makes it so anyone earning 200% or less of the federal poverty level could see their price for riding the T slashed in half by summer. “It just means so much to me that we came together for a good cause,” said Malden resident Debra Allen. “This is everything for me, for my community,” said Roxbury resident Mela Bush. The move was made possible by $45 million set aside in Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed budget. “It really goes to show that this is about equity, about access and about options for everyone in our community,” said Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt. But there are still a few hoops to jump through, including passage of a final budget keeping those dollars intact and making sure that money is available for years to come. MBTA officials have estimated the program could cost roughly $25 million in fiscal 2025, then rise to between $52 million and $62 million per year once fully implemented by fiscal 2029. Once demand ramps all the way up, the T projects about 62,000 train, bus and ferry riders will take advantage, plus 28,000 people who use the RIDE paratransit service. “We look to Beacon Hill to ensure ongoing, consistent revenue support for the low-income fares program through the coming years,” said Transportation 4 Massachusetts spokesperson Reggie Ramos. Even if all that falls into place, the push for completely free transit fares is unlikely to lose steam. “We’re really focused on finding revenue streams before talking about any additional services,” Tibbits-Nutt said. Caveats aside, advocates are calling this a victory and hoping the impact will quell any concern. “Any little bit of help is really important,” said Lynn resident Kathy Paul. The program includes all forms of MBTA transit including the RIDE, which allows seniors and those with ADA needs to schedule trips. State House News Service contributed to this report. More on the MBTA mbta Mar 23 MBTA Red Line train derailment delays commuters amid rainy weather milton Mar 19 Massachusetts' highest court to hear Milton housing lawsuit later this year

  • Harvard removes human skin from binding of old book
    by Mike Pescaro on March 28, 2024 at 6:44 pm

    Harvard University says it has removed human skin from the binding of a particularly rare book that has been in its library for about 90 years. In a statement posted online, Harvard Library said it pulled the morbid binding from its copy of “Des destinées de l’âme,” written by Arsène Houssaye in the 1880s. “The volume’s first owner, French physician and bibliophile Dr. Ludovic Bouland (1839–1933), bound the book with skin he took without consent from the body of a deceased female patient in a hospital where he worked,” the library said. “The book has been in the collections of Harvard Library since 1934.” The library says it made the change following recommendations made in the 2022 “Report of the Harvard University Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections.” In a Q&A posted Wednesday to Harvard Library’s website, Tom Hyry, an associate university librarian for archives and special collections, was asked about “the impetus for removing the book’s cover now” despite the human skin being known about for a decade. “We’ve been working towards this for a few years now as part of the University’s larger project of addressing human remains in its collections,” he said. “Based on the [2022] review, Harvard Library and the Harvard Museum Collections Returns Committee concluded that due to the ethically fraught nature of the book’s origins and history, the human remains used in the Houssaye book’s binding no longer belong in the Harvard Library collections.” He added that the review “also made clear that we have fallen short of an ethic of care in stewardship over the years.” The Ivy League university has recently faced another major controversy involving the handling of human remains. Last year, Cedric Lodge, manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue, and his wife, Denise, were two of several people charged in a conspiracy to steal body parts for sale on the black market. The remains were stolen from donors of the Harvard Anatomical Gift Program. Federal prosecutors accuse Lodge, who’s pleaded not guilty, of letting buyers come into the morgue to select parts from donated cadavers. The morgue scandal was not directly mentioned in the library’s announcement or in its Q&A. The 2022 report specifically excluded “human remains acquired as part of the Harvard Medical School Anatomical Gift Program” from its definition of the “university museum collections” it reviewed. More Harvard news Boston Business Journal Mar 25 Harvard begins listening sessions amid hate-speech controversy Harvard Medical School Mar 7 Man sentenced in human body part case tied to Harvard Medical School

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