BOSTON – Mayor Marty Walsh named William Morales, a local YMCA leader, as commissioner of the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, an agency that provides resources and services to the city's youth and senior populations.
"William has worked tirelessly for over 20 years to make sure Boston's children and teenagers are getting the care, attention and services they need every day," Walsh said in a statement Tuesday about the appointment. The mayor cited the Roxbury native's commitment to the community, his strong leadership and his compassion for Bostonians young and old.
BOSTON – A frightening incident developed Tuesday night at the State Street subway station as smoke in a disabled train led to a panic among passengers, some of whom kicked out windows to escape, according to multiple reports.
No one was reported injured. In a statement, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said the incident occurred after a large piece of sheet metal fell off a train as it entered the station, disabling it and coming into contact with the electrified third rail. That train was taken out of service.
