Sharman Sacchetti
Political Reporter at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)
Emmy award-winning Political Reporter. Host of OTR on WCVB. Aunt. Send tips to [email protected].
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
A large tree fell in South Boston early Friday morning, damaging homes, taking down power lines and crushing a pickup truck. Shortly after 5 a.m. Friday, Boston police said they received a call reporting that a large tree fell down and was blocking the road in the area of 392 K St.When officers arrived at the scene, they assessed the damage but said there were no reported injuries.
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley is firing back at Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for her recent criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. In a video posted Wednesday to X, Foley called the mayor's statements "reckless and inflammatory." "Every enforcement action is conducted within the bounds of the Constitution and our laws, with oversight, legal justification and accountability.
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
Somerville and Chelsea are challenging the Trump administration's efforts to cut their federal funding after being designated as sanctuary cities by the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and an attempt to coerce local governments into mass deportation efforts.Last week, Homeland Security warned the cities to change their policies or face consequences.
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OVER CLAIMS OF ANTISEMITISM. JOSH KRAFT SAYS IF HE BECOMES MAYOR OF BOSTON, BIKE LANES WOULD PROBABLY LOOK THE SAME, BUT WITH SOME CHANGES. KRAFT SAT DOWN WITH WCVB POLITICAL REPORTER SHARMAN SACCHETTI AND WBUR’S TIZIANA DEARING AT THE WBUR FESTIVAL. HE SAYS HE SUPPORTS HAVING PROTECTED BIKE LANES IN BOSTON, BUT WOULD TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH THAN MAYOR WU. WE WOULD PAUSE NEW INSTALLATION.
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4 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
THAT’S RIGHT MARIA, WE ARE HERE AT THE FESTIVAL AND WE SAT DOWN FOR A CONVERSATION WITH BOSTON MAYOR MICHELLE WU. I MODERATED THE PANEL WITH WBUR’S TIZIANA DEARING, THE MAYOR, TAKING OUR QUESTIONS ON A NUMBER OF TOPICS, INCLUDING CRITICISM FROM HER OPPONENT, JOSH KRAFT, WHO SAYS SHE DOESN’T LISTEN TO PEOPLE. HOW WOULD THE BIKE? LANE IS A VERY OPINIONATED CITY, AND NOT EVERYONE AGREES ON SOMETHING.
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On OTR at 11 catch our interview with @UMassBoston Chancellor @MSuarezOrozco. Research cuts, international students and climate resiliency. Plus @maryannemarsh & Andrew Goodrich on immigration, possible cannabis changes & @elonmusk join @bensimmoneau and me @WCVB https://t.co/PFamowjGLj
Had a great time during our fireside chat with @MayorWu and @JoshKraftBoston at the @WBUR festival with Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing over the weekend! @WCVB https://t.co/1LXeYfNco9
On OTR @massauditor @DianaDiZoglio goes 'On The Record.' She’s looking into Mass Save, the biggest program fueling the rise in utility bills. Her audit of the shelter system & where things stand on her auditing the Legislature @WCVB https://t.co/E2vazY4JRN