Article: Lawrence Mayor Has Long History of Nightclub Support The Lawrence Eagle-Tribune had a good piece of investigative reporting on the city of Lawrence bars and nightclubs, and the... Learn More
Mass. Man Sentenced to Prison in Porn Case Douglas L. Wright, 41, of North Chelmsford, Mass ., was sentenced to five years in prison to be followed by... Learn More
Wineries Push to End Mass. Ban on Consumer Shipments Out-of-state wineries are hoping this finally will be the year that they can make direct shipments to local Massachusetts consumers,... Learn More
Foxboro Adds Meals Tax Foxboro has become the latest community to add a 0.75 percent local option meals tax on top of the state’s... Learn More
Judge issues warrant for Framingham sex assault suspect The Metrowest Daily News reports that a Framingham man accused of sexual assaulting a woman at the Red Roof Inn... Learn More
Craft Brewers Draw Consumers Interesting piece in Advertising Age about the growing popularity of “craft brewers.” Comprising nearly 2,000 mostly mom-and-pop brewers, the craft... Learn More
Todd English Seeks Manager Role for Charlestown Eatery The Boston Herald reports that Olives owner Todd English, who has been taking some flak for focusing onhis out-of-state eateries,... Learn More
Dedham Locales Gain Earlier Sunday Liquor Time The Dedham Board of Selectmen has approved liquor license brunch provisions for Kings’ Bowling and the Dedham Country and Polo... Learn More
Brockton License Commission Reduces Hours at Downtown Bar The Brockton Enterprise reports that City Councilor Tom Monahan wants to explore ways to better promote downtown businesses after the... Learn More
Fall River Site May be Redeveloped The Fall River Herald News reports that after obtaining a $5 million loan from BankFive, three city businessmen and partners... Learn More
North Adams Country Club Obtains License The North Adams Board of Licensing has approved a restaurant license for the North Adams Country Club and golf course... Learn More
Boston Researcher Pleads Guilty to Seeking Sex With Alaskan Child A Boston doctor avoided going to trial by admitting to a judge yesterday that he traveled to Alaska in 2009... Learn More
Foxborough Eatery Gets Continuance on Liquor Violations Hearing Waxy O’Connor’s has a new public hearing date of May 17 at 7:05 p.m to address more alleged liquor license... Learn More
Mass. Rape Suspect from 2001 Arrested in Traffic Stop A Brockton man held in a county jail since a traffic stop Sunday was found to have 10 active arrest... Learn More
Rape Suspect from 2001 Arrested in traffic stop Rape Suspect from 2001 Arrested in traffic stop. A Brockton man held in a county jail since a traffic stop... Learn More
Court Rules Against Nightclub in Dram Shop Indemnity Case Mass. Lawyers Weekly reports that a Boston nightclub could not be indemnified for a patron’s injuries because it failed to... Learn More
Reports of Abuse at Sandwich MA Summer Camp Grow The Boston Globe reports that the number of people alleging they were sexually assaulted at Camp Good News in Sandwich... Learn More
Red Sox, City Agree on Fenway Liquor Sales The Boston Red Sox have recently reached an agreement with Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston police, and various community organizations,... Learn More
Former Hoops Coach Oliva To Plead Guilty to Sex Abuse The New York Daily News reports that disgraced former Christ the King hoops coach Bob Oliva will plead guilty April... Learn More
Brockton School Officials Probe Classroom Sex Assault The Brockton Enterprise reports that school committee members are questioning how the alleged repeated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl... Learn More
Former Mass. Priest Released From Prison A former Jesuit priest and teacher at Boston College High School was released from prison in late March after serving... Learn More