Crime & Safety

Boston Police Deliver Thanksgiving Cheer in West Roxbury

Officers went door-to-door for their annual turkey dinner giveaway on Tuesday.

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Boston police officers assigned to District E-5 in West Roxbury went door-to-door for their annual turkey dinner giveaway on Tuesday.

Officers loaded up a truck with supplies from Roche Brothers supermarket and made several stops all around West Roxbury and Roslindale.

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District Captain Joseph Gillespie received a heartfelt hug from a grateful employee at the Beech Street Housing Development.

“I never tear up over anything, but I can’t help but tear up every year when this happens,” the employee said.

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The event was sponsored by the West Roxbury Business and Professional Association, the YMCA and Ethos/AgeWell.

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