Tag: public safety
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B-2 survey: Residents mainly worry about drugs, homelessness, and pedestrian safety
Roxbury and Dorchester residents who live in the B-2 police district are concerned about open drug use, the homeless, traffic and pedestrian safety, and enforcement of scooter and moped laws. That’s according to a recent public safety survey conducted by the Boston Police Department’s B-2…
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New Bedford’s state reps will press House leadership to fund Fire Station 9
New Bedford’s state representatives are praising Gov. Maura Healey for helping to keep Fire Station 9 open and considering the inclusion of New Bedford in a public safety staffing program. Reps. Mark Sylvia and Steven Ouellette said they are drafting…
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State panel urges action on rising xylazine risks
Report calls for expanded treatment, better monitoring and coordinated education as dangerous drug spreads in Massachusetts Narcan nasal spray and packaging. Narcan may not always work when reversing an overdose due to the rising presence of the animal tranquilizer xylazine…
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At-Large council candidates differ on policing, housing and school reform
At-Large City Council panel: (from l to r) Marvin Mathelier, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Will Onouha, Henry Santana, Alexandra Valdez, Frank Baker and Ruthzee Louijeune. Photo by Jacqueline Manetta. A forum for candidates running for at-large seats on the Boston…