Month: June 2020

Police Briefs 06-17-2020

Weekly Police Report MONDAY, JUNE 1 0013: Disturbance on Lee Burbank Highway. An officer restored the peace. 0104: Domestic disturbance on Ocean Ave. The officer provided assistance. 0200: A trespass tow was reported on Ward St. 0338: Burglar alarm on Squire Rd.…

Thank You, Chief Guido

The announcement last week by Police Chief James R. Guido that he will be retiring effective June 30 caught many by surprise in the city. However, the coronavirus has reinforced for many of us the two things that are most…

A Tremendous Court Decision

The decision this past Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court extending the rights of gay and transgender workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin,…

And Now, Stinging Jellyfish

The ocean temperature barely has reached 60 degrees in Boston Harbor and vicinity, but the warnings on our beaches have confirmed what the beachcombers among us have known for a week or so — the dreaded jellyfish have arrived. According to…

Obituaries 06-17-2020

Robert DeBonis His infectious laugh, outgoing spirit and engaging conversations will be missed Robert DeBonis of Middleton, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 11 at the age of 75.  He was a graduate of…