Heroux calls out Hodgson on white supremacists connections Incumbent Sheriff Thomas Hodgson’s connectons with extremist and white supremacist groups and its symbols is troubling. Paul Heroux is asking Hodgson to denounce them.  On Friday, September 30, at 9PM, two radio hosts on WBSM radio demanded that Heroux back up his claims that Hodgson was wearing… [Read More]

Suicides in the Bristol County Jail  The all too frequent suicides that occur in the Bristol County jails cause incredible heartache and expense to decedents’ families, the staff and ultimately to the taxpayers. When a suicide was preventable it is the staff that suffers the blame and emotional effects, rather than the Sheriff who sets… [Read More]

Hodgson Needs to Pay More Attention to Inmates I worked in the human services profession for over 20 years, the last 11 years at an award winning and respected Psych Hospital.  I know a few things.  Upon arrival, when a client came in, they would be given a physical (even if they previously had one… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Brrr…it’s dismal out there.  Let’s hope it warms up for the weekend. We have some fun stuff coming up (see page 3).  The annual Kids Fest is at the office of tourism. That sounds like lots of fun.  And Sunday, the fire department is holding its annual open house. That’s always… [Read More]