Boston Teacher Facing Child Sex Charges + Trash Strike Enters Week 4 + CEO Resigns After Concert: MA Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — A Brookline resident who is also a former Boston school teacher was indicted on multiple federal child sex crime charges this past weekend.

Meanwhile, the Republic trash strike has reached its fourth week as trash and recycling pickup continues to be disrupted in affected communities.

Plus, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position in the aftermath of being caught in an affair with co-worker Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.

Child Exploitation Charges: Boston Teacher Indicted

The former educator reportedly engaged in sexually-charged conversations and exchanges with minors online while he was on the job. He could serve life in prison if convicted.

'Trying To Be Optimistic': Trash Strike Hits Day 21 Across North Shore, Greater Boston

Republic Services was to be in court on Monday for hearings on a lawsuit filed against the company for public health violations related to the work stoppage.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video

Astronomer's board of directors accepted the resignation Saturday, saying it will begin a search for a replacement. The company said Friday that it launched a formal investigation into Byron after the video of him went viral online.

Housing Market May Be Cooling In MA, New Data Shows

While Boston’s percentage of failed deals is less than the national average, it still saw an increase in the last calendar year.

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