Boston/ Community & Society
Published on July 17, 2019
Top Boston news: 50 years marked since Chappaquiddick bridge tragedy; filfthy home discoveredPhoto: Gary Todd/flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Boston.

Boston home found filled with trash, covered in human and animal in feces

City officials responding to reports of a deplorable living environment at 141 Chelsea St. uncovered unsanitary conditions in a first-floor residence.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Whitman man accused of indecently assaulting teen on MBTA bus released on bail

Witnesses and the victim pointed out 52-year-old John Reed as the suspect, according to transit police.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

'Justice wasn't served': 50 years since Chappaquiddick

U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy's Oldsmobile sedan veered off a narrow bridge on Chappaquiddick Island and plunged into a moonlit pond 50 years ago Thursday.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Norwell police shut down street near Route 123 for police standoff

The man came out of the home after 1 1/2 hours. He was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. 

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Here's what Boston EMTs face on a daily basis

The head of Boston EMS said an increase of calls for drugs and mental health issues is making their job more dangerous.

Read the full story on WCVB.


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