Crime & Safety
Flag Controversy / Black Commencement Inspires Frightening Threat
Check out the top stories today and from the week that was across Massachusetts Patch.

Catch up on the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in Massachusetts:
First, check out today's top stories:
- Masked Home Intruder Stabs Man Multiple Times: PD - This terrifying ordeal saw the victim suffer serious injuries.
- Man Encouraged Violence To End Harvard's "Pro-Black Agenda": DOJ - The Arizona man was arrested for allegedly advocating for the bombing of Harvard and shooting of the university's Black Commencement.
- Boston Police Officers Crash Cleared Up - It caused quite a stir, but police tell Patch they "believe everybody is going to be fine."
- Major traffic, but somehow minor injuries in this I-93 crash:

On to this this week's top stories:
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Chelmsford Business Told To Remove 'Excessive' American Flags
The town says the company is violating a bylaw. Its response? Adding more flags to the display. Make sure to read how the town took that act.
Brookline Restaurant's Alleged Peeping Tom Held On $7,500 Bail
An investigation in Weston related to child rape and assault led to the uncovering of surveillance video in the bathroom.
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Weymouth Dog Daycare Shut Down After Dog's Death
Officials have suspended the kennel's license while they investigate the death. It appears the dog's death is not the first at that location.
Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Arrested After TV Interview
"I'm not a stone cold killer, I didn't do nothing on purpose," the 23-year-old told Boston25 before getting arrested.His victim was an ex-longtime teacher who inspired many.
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