Hazmat crews respond to mercury spill at MGH

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Hazmat teams respond to mercury spill at Mass General

Boston police requested their hazmat team at 55 Fruit Street just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, and Boston Fire Department hazmat crews worked to contain a mercury spill and treat a patient for exposure to a chemical substance. Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement that it remains open to operations. The hospital's response was still being reported as a developing situation.

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Boston Licensing Board holds virtual voting hearing Aug. 27

The Boston Licensing Board meets virtually Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. to review petitions, including common victualler license transfers and 7th Street Burger's request to extend Newbury Street closing hours to 1 a.m.

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State Rep. Francisco Paulino arrested on federal fraud charges

State Rep. Francisco Paulino of Methuen was arrested and charged in an alleged $700,000 federal pandemic benefit fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston said.

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Boston's 53rd annual Caribbean Carnival returns Saturday

The 53rd annual Boston Caribbean Carnival kicks off Saturday, Aug. 29, starting with the early-morning J'ouvert Parade and ending with the Afternoon Road Parade.

Dorchester Reporter

Roxbury shooting on Wardman Road hospitalizes one victim

A shooting at Wardman Road and Westminster Avenue in Roxbury hospitalized one victim; Boston Police responded around 10:45 p.m. and are processing ballistics evidence.

Hoodline

Boat-crash defendant pleads not guilty in Suffolk court

Lawrence Shieh pleaded not guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to six charges tied to the May 13 Boston Harbor boat crash that killed Elizabeth Dankert and seriously injured two others.

NBC Boston

BPS accused of $857K-plus in improper spending

A Massachusetts Inspector General review of Boston Public Schools contracting from 2019 through 2024 found more than $857,000 in improper spending.

Boston.com

Lobbying compliance commission meets at City Hall today

The Municipal Lobbying Compliance Commission meets at Boston City Hall today to elect a chair, approve May 7 minutes, and hear a City Clerk lobbying update.

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Homeland security region meets virtually today

The Metro Boston Homeland Security Region JPOC meets virtually today, with agenda items including FY23 budget updates, FY25/FY26 status updates, and EOPSS updates.

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