I-Team: Connecticut nursing school closure impacting nurses in western Massachusetts

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WWLP) – A nursing school with multiple locations in Connecticut shut down suddenly two years ago. Now, some graduates of Stone Academy are being told they cannot work in Massachusetts. Two women from western Massachusetts are going …

Patsy Shelton Fullin

Patsy Shelton Fullin of Vineyard Haven passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2025. She was 74.  Born on May 14, 1950, in Oak Bluffs, she was the daughter of Virginia Shelton of Edgartown. A kindhearted and humorous woman, Patsy …

James Stern Zisson

James Stern Zisson, 72, of Palm Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Ethan (Alessandra) and Alec (Aisa). Jimmy was a summer resident of Chilmark since 1988.   A private graveside service was held in West Palm …

Questions still linger on State Forest cutting plan

A map showing the white pine plantations, marked in orange, DCR plans to clear for new species. —Eunki Seonwoo The state’s plan to cut nearly 175 acres of pine plantations in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest was presented in a small meeting room at the …

Plans for 920 Centre Street Development Presented at Meeting

By Michael Coughlin Jr.       Last week, the Planning Department hosted a meeting in which the proponents of a project at 920 Centre Street described their plans to build senior rental units and new condominiums on the site.       As part of the proposal …

Day of the Dead event proposed to fund cemetery fence

There’s been some controversy over a fence at the West Tisbury Village Cemetery. The local historic district commission pushed back against a plan to use plastic fencing, and then the town decided to make more temporary changes when wood proved more …

ESNA Discusses Squares + Streets

By Michael Coughlin Jr.       Last week, during the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association’s (ESNA) monthly meeting, Laurie Radwin, Coordinator at the Roslindale Coalition, presented thoughts on the Squares + Streets process, which is wrapping up in …

Planning Department Staff Talks Squares + Streets with JPNC Zoning Committee

By Michael Coughlin Jr.       The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee hosted members of the Planning Department to discuss Squares + Streets at its meeting last week.       According to the Planning Department’s website, Squares + …

JP Centre South Main Streets Hold Annual Meeting

Brockton man sentenced to prison for dragging trooper with car

A Brockton man was sentenced Tuesday to two and a half years in prison for dragging a State Trooper down the road with his car during a traffic stop in 2023, Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz’s office said. Derek Lobo, 32, pleaded guilty in …