Cody Shepard

STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department is investigating racist text messages that were sent to students as part of a nationwide trend. On Thursday, Stoughton Public Schools administrators were notified that six students, including students of color, received racist text messages. The messages, which were sent anonymously, have been reported […]

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From left, Dr. James Barrett and Dr. Craig Murphy will lead upcoming Threat Assessment Training opportunities for The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth) WAKEFIELD — Executive Director Margie Daniels of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to share the details of upcoming Threat Assessment Training opportunities led by two […]

CANTON — Town Administrator Charles Doody and Town Planner TJ Torres are pleased to share that the Town of Canton has received a $50,000 grant through the Housing Choice Grant Program to perform a feasibility study to support the Gridley School Redevelopment Study. The Gridley School building, located at 314 Washington St., dates back to […]

FRANKLIN — Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Principal Dr. Maria Weber, and Director of Visual and Performing Arts Diane Plouffe wish to invite the community to attend Franklin High School’s two winter concerts this December. WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Franklin High School Auditorium, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA […]

KINGSTON — Chief Brian Holmes is pleased to announce that the Kingston Police Department, in collaboration with the Silver Lake Regional School District, Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, and the FBI, is hosting a presentation for parents this week titled “Addressing Threatening Statements by Students: Educating Parents/Guardians on Student Safety and Communication Concerns.” WHEN: Thursday, […]

The King Philip Youth Field Hockey program wrapped up its regular season with a Halloween field hockey practice with all age groups. (Photo courtesy Norfolk Recreation Department) NORFOLK — The Norfolk Recreation Department and King Philip Youth Field Hockey are pleased to share that the program recently completed another successful fall season. King Philip Youth […]

STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department recently assisted federal law enforcement agencies following an investigation into a resident who was the victim of a grandparent scam targeting elderly victims. In early November, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island charged two men with conspiracy to commit […]

PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner and Town Administrator Brian Noble wish to remind residents that the Plainville Fire Department has banned all outdoor burning until further notice, per guidance issued by the State Fire Marshal. This year’s October wildland fires have surged more than 1,200% in Massachusetts, and the drought continues. The outdoor fire […]

MENDON — Superintendent Maureen Cohen, Nipmuc Regional High School Principal John Clements, and Nipmuc Choral Director Whitney Simmonds are proud to share that the Nipmuc Choruses recently participated in the Boston Choral Festival. On Oct. 25, about 20 Nipmuc singers took the stage at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts in the Back […]