Ann Kireilis, 91, of Brockton died after a commuter train crashed into her car on Thursday at the East High Street crossing in Avon. The crossing’s warning system was activated 39 seconds before the train reached the crossing, and warning gates were down when the accident took place, the T said. The engineer hit the breaks, but couldn't stop in time.
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Thursday's Thanksgiving football game between Agawam and West Springfield may be cancelled after an alleged hazing incident in the Agawam High School locker room, according to Superintendent Mary A. Czajkowski. Four students, all seniors, were suspended for 10 days and four coaches were put on administrative leave for Wednesday's alleged hazing reportedly directed at seven students. The team hasn't practiced since Wednesday and had no game scheduled this weekend.
The Globe's off-lead today was the story of Massachusetts's newfound arsenal, courtesy of a US military program that delivers surplus weapons to police departments throughout the nation. You have to read nearly half the article to get to the first mention of alleged violations of federal regulations, but the most frightening fact comes in the first paragraph anyway. West Springfield has two grenade launchers? For what? Fending off the marauding hordes of Chicopee? I guess we should count our blessings. The MBTA only got machine guns.
--Former Boston mayor Kevin White, who has since relocated to the warmer climate of Florida, injured himself in a fall and is now in stable condition. He is 78 years old. [Boston Herald]
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