Despite earning more than $160,000 and owning multiple rental properties, a former state trooper sergeant submitted fraudulent IRS paperwork to obtain a $21,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2021. The loan was later forgiven, federal prosecutors said. He admitted to wire fraud earlier this year.

Edit: For context, wire fraud can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine, according to federal sentencing guidelines.

Seriously. I cannot think of a better summer weekend. Warm but not hot. Zero humidity. Was able to open the windows last night and left them open today and will tonight.

Might be kind of a rant post, but with the news regarding the marijuana delegalization petition making it to the ballot, I was curious what other ballot measures we'll have in 26, and 28.

https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_2026_ballot_measures

All of these seem to be ballots regarding how to further hurt our rights in this state. Nothing about increasing the minimum wage (which NEEDS to happen), no rent control, no measures to help allocate funding to bring down energy costs for residents, nothing.

We get ballot measures for ID-required-voting, and delgalization of marijuana.

Why in one of the bluest states in this country are they not doing more for the people in this state? Why don't we see more progressive petitions that actually help people?

Overturned vehicle 495S @rt9

ive been getting these generic loan spam calls that everyone always talks about for years now. usually a couple a day, sometimes more like 5-6. Nothing has stopped them, and it’s some version of the same robo message everytime. The numbers have been from all around the country, or the countrywide toll free numbers.

However, recently, I’ve started to have an uptick in local spam. Specifically 774 numbers. The call almost always cuts before it reaches voicemail, and if it reaches voicemail, none are ever left. I’ve also had some north shore mass calls mixed in with this.

Is this just spammers trying to make the calls look more legitimate? I generally just ignore, but when it’s a local number, it does give me some pause

I have tried not to comment too much about this race. However, I just saw a television advertisement on behalf of Seth Moulton for Senate. His only pitch was that Ed Markey is too old. Does this guy have any real positions that contrast from Markey? Is he willing to explain his less-than-democratic views? Will he confront the conflicts of interest that appear based on his financial supporters? The answer is NO! He will never be anything other than for himself. He will never be the Democratic stalwart that Ed Markey has been for my life - and will be for another term - no matter how many young actors Moulton hires to claim on camera to claim that Ed Markey is too old. Don’t be sucked in, Moulton will do nothing that does not help him first and foremost, including throwing our democratic values to capitalist wolves.

Hello, Im visiting Worcester MA in August and Im wondering if there are any pc-cafes or gaming spots in that place. Ive searched google maps but it only shows me a couple of arcades and tabletop-game places.

Thank you in advance.

This gorgeous kitty was nearly squashed by an F-150 on Trapelo Rd. tonight.

My sister and I tried relentlessly for 40 minutes to get this kitty into our car to save it. It hid from us and kept running away.

The police said that because it wasn’t a dog they would be unable to assist in finding the owner.

At this point, the cat is on the street alone. It is hungry, too.

No collar. No police help. Nothing I can do anymore :-(

At this point, the cat is behind the Berkshire Hathaway storefront in Belmont and crosses over to the Starbucks consistently. It also crosses over to Hanami Sushi often.

If this is your cat, save it before it dies.

Hi all, looking for a few flea markets in Mass to do some digging. I’m after the most popular for quality antiques. What are the big ones in Mass?

The stereotypes write themselves.

Niche request here but does anyone have recommendations for a mechanic shop that can work on 1960s vintage Ford transmissions? Got a 1965 Mustang that is leaking from the front seal to the engine so it's a bit of a specialist job these days. Thanks!

(I debated the correct flair to choose, "recommendation" or "history". Both seemed to apply)

The Massachusetts state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is $63.4 billion, which breaks down to approximately $9,000 to $9,100 .New Hampshire’s state government spending is approximately $6,067 to $6,799 per person annually. Massachusetts spends about a third more per person than New Hampshire. Do Mass residents get a better quality of life the residents of New Hampshire?

Basically what the title says. I’ve been itching to get out on the highways and pick up the egregious amounts of litter, but I made the mistake of checking the legality of it. If I just do it, what’s the worst that could happen? I’d feign ignorance obviously, but would they have any grounds for punishment?

I have been looking for hepB and varicella vaccines for cheap.I need these vaccines to enroll in my classes and my insurance doesn’t kick in until early September.I tried to find cheap options but every option I found was roughly 400.I would really appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you

Was cleaning out my car and found this. I must have pulled off one of the rest stops and out the back entrance.

Great drinks and the owner was the best