Disability Advocates Push Back On Waltham Light Show: Patch PM

WALTHAM, MA — It's Tuesday, Nov. 10. We hope you've taken a walk outside today, where the temperatures got up to the high 70s in greater Boston. Tomorrow is the last day in the 70s and then its back to more autumnal weather. Here's what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts today:

A group of disability rights advocates from across Massachusetts are asking the city to rescind its approval for the Lions Club to host a holiday light show on the city-owned Fernald property.

In a letter to Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy this week the advocates called the use of the site "disturbing" and "inappropriate," given its history.

The Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center, originally called the Experimental School for Teaching and Training Idiotic Children, was a state institution that came to Waltham in the late 1800s. It grew to include 72 buildings on 196 acres. It later came out that for decades children housed there were neglected and abused, prompting its closure. Later the center transitioned into a center for mentally disabled adults, before it eventually closed for good in 2014 and has sat empty since. Read the rest of the story.

Elsewhere in greater Boston

Newton City Councilor Hopeful Bryan Barash To Kick Off Campaign

Newton Ward-2 resident Bryan Barash is running to replace Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss as he moves into his new role in Congress.

City Councilor Jay Ciccone Dies Unexpectedly At 55

Newton City Councilor Jay Ciccone had served on the city council since 2007, coached baseball and was a member of the St. Carmen Society.

Prominent Author Accuses Brookline Schools Of Aggressive Policy

The author accused the district of "hunting down kids who are out of state" amid the pandemic. The superintendent denied that. Did you get an email or a letter telling you to un-enroll in your school district if you weren't living there? Send an email to me at Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com I want to hear about your experience.

Arlington Installs 3 New 'Parklets' To Eat, Shop Outdoors

Providing space for outdoor commerce to take place has been key to Arlington's ongoing pandemic response.

Dept. Of Labor Has Restraining Order Against Watertown Contractor

The restraining order is against Watertown and Hudson contractors to keep them from retaliating against employees who assert their rights.

Across Massachusetts

Police Seize Drugs, Loaded Handgun After Crash

Westford police officials said they arrested a man from Waltham after he crashed into a curb. The judge released him on his own recognizance.

Malden Animal Control Had A Hoot Freeing Owl

An owl caught in a mesh fence in Malden made a full recovery and was released back into the wild.

Prolific New England Lightbulb Thief Pleads Guilty: Feds

He stole lightbulbs from Home Depot stores, including in Natick, netting $400,000 over several years, according to federal prosecutors.

'Wildly Inappropriate': Baker Slams 'Baseless' Election Claims By Trump, Republicans

The governor said he's "aware of no legitimate claims of wrongdoing anywhere near the scale it would take to affect this outcome."

And finally today:

What The MBTA Service Cuts Look Like: Full List

Here's a look at the bus routes and commuter rail stations slated to close, as well as other proposed service reductions. Is this going to impact your commute, or life in any way? Send me an email and let me know how: email me at Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com

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