In Other News

Anniversary of Korea Armistice Marked with Luncheon for Vets

The VFW and American Legion in Franklin teamed up with other volunteers to put on an intimate luncheon for the town's veterans of the Korean War, all in their 90s, on Sunday, marking the month in which the Korean War's fighting largely ended. The war began in 1950, 75 years ago.

The  vets said they appreciated the chance to reconnect and share life- and wartime-experiences.

Below, members of the team that put the event together included Ernest Carruthers (VFW commander) and his wife Chrissy, Dick Hynes from the Legion and Jan Prentice. Not pictured was Veterans Agent Shannon Nisbett.

Shrooms Endorsed

The Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) officially endorsed three psilocybin decriminalization bills on July 15, marking the first time any branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has endorsed psychedelics decriminalization legislation. As reported by MassLive and Talking Joints Memo, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) endorsed three psilocybin decriminalization bills, H1726, H1858, and S1113 at a legislative hearing on July 15. 

Midweek Mess

Starting Wednesday (7/30) the contractor will be performing test pit excavations on Rt. 140 in the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street as part of the ongoing Beaver Street Sewer Interceptor project. During this time there will be a rolling lane closure. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Crime Spree Nixed

Norwood Police Chief Christopher Padden reports that the Norwood Police Department pursued and arrested six Maryland women for alleged Breaking & Entering and related charges following a incidents on Neponset Street last week.

All six suspects — MIRABELA CALDARAU, 42, JAJELA CHICIU, 41, FLAVIA CALDARARU, 22, EMILIA SARDARU, 36, MIHAELA ION, 33, and ELIZABETH SARDARU, 21 — had Maryland addresses and were charged with:

• Breaking & Entering During Daytime for a Felony
• Conspiracy
• Possession of Burglarious Instruments
• Resisting Arrest

During booking, two suspects were found to have obscured or altered fingerprints, preventing initial identification. Norwood Police worked with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), to confirm all suspects’ identities. All six individuals had Maryland addresses, and several had active warrants from other states for similar offenses. All six suspects were held without bail and transported to Dedham District Court for arraignment on Monday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was notified and present at the court. Three of the six were released on bail and immediately taken into ICE custody. Two men who arrived at court to post bail were also taken into ICE custody.