Montana Samuels

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Framingham Names New Assistant Superintendent

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham School Committee has unanimously approved the district's next assistant superintendent for PreK-12 Education. Anne Ludes will step into the role on Aug. 1. "I am excited about the prospect of returning to work in Framingham, the community I love and in whose schools my children were educated," said Ludes.
Provincetown Pride Returns For 2025: What To Know

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

PROVINCETOWN, MA — Pride is set to return to Provincetown for the eighth year starting this week with a full slate of events to celebrate. Though Boston may lay claim to the biggest Pride month event in Massachusetts, no community is more important to LGBTQ+ culture in the Commonwealth than Provincetown. Each June during Pride month for the last seven years, the Provincetown Business Guild and many local businesses have hosted events, art shows, parties and more to highlight LGBTQ+ culture.
New Market Has Plans To Replace Natick Mall Wegmans

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

NATICK, MA β The former Wegmans space at the Natick Mall may finally have a new occupant. According to the website for an Asian market called T Market, the grocer is in the process of setting up shop at the 1245 Worcester St. location. A description of the market listed on the company's website reads:"T MARKET is a new-generation premium Asian supermarket in the U.S., where traditional Asian food culture meets modern technology.
Wareham Man Indicted On Child Porn Charges

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

WAREHAM, MA — A Wareham man has been indicted for allegedly possessing and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to court documents, Bendall allegedly was a member of an on-line chat group in which members viewed and posted child sexual abuse material. During a search of Bendall’s residence and cell phone, approximately 9,400 images and videos, including images of children as young as infants being sexually assaulted, were allegedly located.
Braintree Man Who Led Drug Trafficking Ring Gets 10 Years

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

BRAINTREE, MA — A Braintree man at the head of a "large-scale" drug trafficking operation will serve 10 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said. The drug trafficking organization (DTO) distributed fentanyl sourced from Latin America, officials said. Its leader, Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a “Jacha,” 32, of Braintree, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
Waltham Opens Spray Parks To Combat Heatwave

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

WALTHAM, MA — Though Memorial Day only marks the unofficial start of summer, the weather will certainly make it feel like summer has officially arrived this week. With temperatures creeping toward the 90s on Wednesday and Thursday this week, Waltham announced it would open spray parks on those days. City officials said the spray parks would be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Drake & McCabe, which will open at 3 p.m. after school hours.
No Injuries In Waltham Gunshot Case

2 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

WALTHAM, MA — A teenager faces serious charges after police said he fired a gun this week in Waltham. On Monday, around 5:26 p.m., Waltham Police responded to the area of Moody Street and Railroad Avenue following a report of a man firing a gun. Upon arrival, officers located two men at the scene. Through investigation, it was determined that the individuals were known to each other and that the incident was isolated to them, Waltham police said. No injuries were reported.
Route 9, 27 Interchange Project Gets Natick Public Meeting

3 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

NATICK, MA β The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting to give updates on the status of the Route 27 and Route 9 bridge project. This project will include the replacement of the structurally deficient bridge that carries North Main Street (Route 27) over Worcester Street (Route 9).
Framingham Deputy Police Chief Brandolini Retires

3 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Deputy Police Chief Ronald Brandolini is ending a law enforcement career that spanned three decades locally. Brandolini is retiring from the Framingham Police Department after 32 years, the department announced, sharing a video tribute to him as he departs. "Throughout his career, DC Brandolini has exemplified an unwavering commitment to public safety," the department said, in a statement.
Patriots And Pickleball: New Courts Coming To Patriot Place

3 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Pickleball is sweeping the country, and now the sport's presence is again expanding in Massachusetts. Patriot Place and ELEVENO Pickleball are teaming up to bring outdoor pickleball courts to the shopping, dining and entertainment destination later this summer. The 17,000-square-foot facility will feature six professional courts, a shaded player lounge, food and beverage offerings and more, officials said.