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  West Bridgewater Feb 22

  West Bridgewater selectman accused of lying about residence won't face criminal charges

  Police in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, say a former elected official in their town will not face criminal charges, according to an investigative report obtained by NBC10 Boston. That conclusion comes after our “Small Town Secrets” story last July, which found the select board chair living with his wife at a home 20 miles away in Bra...
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  Holbrook Jan 24

  Holbrook, public works head part ways after double-dipping investigation

  The head of public works in Holbrook, Massachusetts, is permanently off the job following an investigation into his hours and work. Keith Nastasia and the town have decided to part ways after questions were raised about him working two taxpayer-funded jobs. He had a big job in Holbrook, and took an additional full-time job with the state. Ten month...
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  Stoneham Jan 4

  Ex-Stoneham cop who stiffed landlords avoids prison time at sentencing

  A former Stoneham, Massachusetts, police detective with a history of evictions and unpaid civil judgements has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to wire fraud in federal court in September. At a hearing in Boston Thursday morning, Judge Denise Casper imposed a sentence of two years of probation with 90 days of home confinement and location ...
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  small town secrets Dec 20, 2023

  House calls to deputy jail superintendent's home raise ethical concerns

  House calls for repairs at the private home of the number two person in charge at the Norfolk County Jail allegedly involving public employees are raising ethical concerns.   Licensed plumber Mike Ramponi, who retired from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department in August, fixed a lot of leaks and problems with heat at the jail during his 20-y...
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  Boxborough Nov 27, 2023

  Inspector general: Boxborough should audit police payroll and reimburse taxpayers

  The state’s top watchdog is calling on town leaders in Boxborough, Massachusetts, to conduct an audit to ensure taxpayers get reimbursed for money improperly paid to police officers. As the NBC10 Boston Investigators first reported in 2022, the problem landed the police chief on a lengthy paid administrative leave and prompted elected leaders to as...
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  Melrose Nov 8, 2023

  Melrose voters approve tax hike after NBC10 found ‘deplorable' conditions at fire stations

  Taxpayers in Melrose, Massachusetts, approved a temporary tax hike to renovate or replace all four of their outdated public safety buildings. According to results on the city’s website, roughly 60% of residents who cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election voted “yes” on the measure. The development comes after an NBC10 investigation revealed a litany of...
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  Holbrook Oct 21, 2023

  Holbrook Public Works superintendent suspended amid domestic assault allegations

  The head of the Public Works Department in Holbrook, Massachusetts, has been suspended, and it comes as he is facing domestic violence charges. Keith Nastasia, who is the superintendent of the Holbrook Public Works Department, was arrested for an assault in a domestic case earlier this week in Weymouth.  Nastasia is already the focus of a town...
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  investigations Oct 12, 2023

  Who's running Holbrook? Political turmoil plagues town hall

  From racist rants to allegations of double dipping and no solid leadership, what some would describe as political pandemonium is happening in the small town of Holbrook, Massachusetts. The town has been like a rudderless ship with no strong leadership for months.  The town administrator was fired without cause in July, the Select Board has str...
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  Stoneham Sep 20, 2023

  Ex-Stoneham cop with history of stiffing landlords pleads guilty to wire fraud

  A former Stoneham police detective with a history of evictions and unpaid civil judgements pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court on Wednesday, following an NBC10 Boston investigation. Robert Kennedy will be sentenced on Jan. 4, 2024, when a federal judge will decide if the disgraced cop should spend time in prison. “My client has acce...
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  Brockton Sep 20, 2023

  Former Brockton police chief enters plea in negligent driving case

  The former Brockton police chief is admitting that if his negligent driving case went to trial, there would be enough evidence to find him guilty. Emanual Gomes entered that plea in Worchester District Court Wednesday. The judge continued the case without a finding for six months, meaning if Gomes doesn’t violate his probation, the conviction will ...
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  Braintree Sep 19, 2023

  All in the family: Braintree Fire Department hires stoke nepotism concerns

  For several years, allegations of nepotism have simmered within the Braintree Fire Department. But accusations of special treatment grew louder in recent months because of a hire involving one of Fire Chief James O’Brien’s sons, and what happened after his brush with the law. “When the bells go off, we have no idea what we’re going to be facing.......
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  Mansfield Aug 30, 2023

  Mansfield mystery ends: Police chief returning to duty

  After spending the past two years off the job, the Mansfield police chief will return to his public safety post. Ron Sellon had been on paid administrative leave after town leaders launched a private investigation into workplace misconduct allegations. That probe concluded last summer and determined Sellon was not fit to serve as police chief. Howe...
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  West Bridgewater Aug 16, 2023

  Former West Bridgewater elected official won't fight residency challenge

  Following an NBC10 investigation that raised questions about whether he lived in the community, the former chair of the West Bridgewater Select Board is choosing not to fight to prove he should remain on the town’s registered voter list. On Monday, the town clerk’s office received a handwritten letter from Anthony Kinahan, asking to be removed as a...
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  Stoneham Aug 15, 2023

  Plea deal: Ex-Stoneham cop with eviction history will admit to wire fraud

  A former Stoneham police detective will plead guilty to federal wire fraud charges, according to a copy of a plea agreement obtained by NBC10 Boston. Court filings show the agreement between federal prosecutors and Robert Kennedy was reached earlier this month. The anticipated plea is scheduled for September 20 at the federal courthouse in Boston. ...
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  West Bridgewater Jul 28, 2023

  Amid voter fraud accusations, West Bridgewater residents call for criminal investigation

  Debra Idell was at West Bridgewater Town Hall bright and early the morning after seeing an NBC10 Boston investigation about the Select Board chair. Day after day, we spotted Anthony Kinahan leaving a home 20 miles away in Braintree. “I was very unhappy,” Idell told us. “Because people don’t get to pick and choose the rules they want to follow&#8230...
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  West Bridgewater Jul 13, 2023

  Forced to resign: West Bridgewater selectman accused of lying about where he lives

  Anthony Kinahan strolled down the driveway, hopped in his vehicle, and began the commute to his business in Taunton. It is a pattern the NBC10 Investigators documented day after day throughout May and June. While conducting surveillance, we observed Kinahan carrying breakfast, taking out the recycling, or sending off his wife as she left for work. ...
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  Brockton Jun 27, 2023

  Judge denies former Brockton police chief's effort to get case dismissed

  An effort to dismiss a negligent driving case against the former Brockton police chief was denied by a Worcester County judge, according to a copy of the decision obtained by NBC10 Boston. The criminal charge against Emanuel Gomes stems from a three-vehicle wreck he caused in his department vehicle in May 2021. The police chief did not receive any ...