Public information requests reveal Arlington’s behind-the-scenes response to police controversy
BINJ RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STORY ON NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS
An Arlington, Massachusetts police lieutenant who was put on paid leave after writing a column filled with controversial statements about violence, immigrants and more is back on the job after going through a “restorative justice” program. Independent journalist Laura Kiesel joins Sue to talk about what this means and why she doesn’t agree with the program.
RESTORATIVE RUCKUS
Arlington’s attempt to mitigate a police department controversy causes more distress for some concerned residents
MORE POTENT THAN RODENTS
Poisons meant for pests are killing animals and impacting humans in Mass
EIGHT ISN’T ENOUGH
A Somerville Housing Needs Assessment report notes that the majority of units at risk of losing their affordability are located in Union Square (pictured), as increased gentrification due to the anticipated extension of the Green Line to the neighborhood has caused spikes in the cost of property | Photo by Jason Pramas For people living […]