Man Accused Of Dumping Needles At Gov. Baker's Home: Patch PM

BOSTON — It's Monday, Oct. 19. Here's what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts.

A flurry of activity in and around Gov. Charlie Baker's home of late includes one man accused of leaving used needles near the front lawn as part of a protest. That landed him in court with a stay-away order.

Activist Domingos DaRosa said in court the move was just meant to draw attention to the addiction crisis in Boston.

But, First Lady Lauren Baker wasn't too keen on that attention. She called it "incredibly frightening" when the protest pushed to the edge of the lawn and activists dumped needles there.

"Obviously, I'm afraid it's going to cause some sort of physical harm to me and my family," Baker said. Read more

Here's what else is going on today:

Elsewhere in greater Boston

Waltham Boys And Girls Club Creates Space For Online School

What do you do if you have a child who is supposed to go to online school, but you don't have internet access, or a parent to stay home with them? The Waltham Boys and Girls Cub had an idea.

Newton Pulls Plug On Bike Lane Pilot On Washington Street

The city removed some 200 parking spaces for a bike lane pilot on Washington Street but ended the pilot before it began.

Waltham Declares Public Health Emergency, Requires Face Coverings

Those who do not wear a mask both inside or outside around Waltham could get slapped with a $300 fine now that the city is in the red zone.

Newton Police To Begin Ticketing Again For These Parking Rules

If you park in Newton, know this: Most of the parking rules that were suspended earlier this year when the pandemic hit will be returning to Newton this week.

The shoe store that has been tucked away on a back street for the past 72 years opened Sunday in prime spot on Washington Street. And yes, it's got parking.

Longtime Teacher Marie 'Mrs. Rad' Raduazzo Passes Away
Raduazzo taught English in the Arlington Public Schools for nearly 40 years.

Across Massachusetts

Child Attacked By Rabid Raccoon

A woman chased a raccoon away from her young child last week after the animal attacked her young child leaving bite marks and scratches. After authorities found the raccoon described as lethargic, it tested positive for rabies. Here, Patch reporter Alex Newman describes what happened and gives tips on how to prevent the spread of rabies.

Girl, 11, Abducted Off Worcester Street, Fights Off Kidnappers

And in Worcester, an 11-year-old girl fought off some people who she said were trying to kidnap her. Police have arrested a 51-year-old Hudson man in connection with that.

And finally today:

Although by now you've seen all the photos of the lines outside of Fenway Park this weekend as voters waited sometimes up to an hour to take their turn to vote early. We learned today that more than 4,000 people voted there this weekend.

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