Boston/ Community & Society
Published on June 22, 2020
Top Boston news: Proposal would divert some 911 calls from police; protest in Franklin Park; morePhoto: Alice Donovan Rouse/Unsplash

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Boston.

3 councilors propose diverting certain 911 calls from police

Three members of the Boston City Council have joined together in support of a proposal to divert certain emergency calls away from the city's police department.

Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5.

Despite heat, thunderstorms, dozens turn out to protest at Franklin Park

Thunderstorms and nearly 90-degree weather didn't stop dozens of people from protesting at Franklin Park on Sunday. The group's acronym, ANSWER, stands for Act Now to Stop War and End Racism.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Police seize ‘large quantity’ of fireworks from van in Dorchester

When police arrived in the area of Dacia and Dover streets Friday night, they saw “several fireworks” going off, according to a news release. 

Read the full story on Boston Globe.

Boston woman injured while hiking in Waterville Valley

Caroline Stone, 26, of Boston injured her lower leg while hiking on the Mount Tecumseh trail Saturday around 2:30 p.m., the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said Sunday.

Read the full story on www.unionleader.com.


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