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Top Boston news: Security officer accused of punching girl indicted; plan to cut car lanes tabled

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Published on November 21, 2019
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South Boston's Coppersmith to close in January

But first, it plans a host of events, including a Revelry food truck takeover.

Read the full story on Boston Magazine.

Security officer, his employer indicted in connection with punching girl accused of shoplifting

A Suffolk County grand jury has indicted a security services group and a special police officer who allegedly choked and punched an 11-year-old girl accused of shoplifting from a store in Boston in June, officials said.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Hazmat incident at Woburn Red Robin sends 3 employees to hospital

Three people were hospitalized after a hazmat incident Tuesday at a Woburn Red Robin, authorities said. The incident occurred when someone in the restaurant mixed together cleaning chemicals, causing the restaurant to be evacuated. 

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

City tables plan to reduce car lanes on Centre Street in West Roxbury

The city will study other possible ways to keep pedestrians from getting hit on Centre Street besides reducing the number of lanes.

Read the full story on Universal Hub.

Boston legislator explains why she was sole ‘no’ vote on hands-free driving bill

Rep. Chynah Tyler said she feared the compromise bill moving through the Legislature didn’t go far enough to address concerns about racial profiling.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.


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