Crime & Safety
Easton Family Who Lost Son to Overdose Mentioned in Baker's Inaugural Speech
Baker brought up the Greene family in his inaugural speech when he vowed to tackle the state's addiction problem.
Gov. Charlie Baker mentioned an Easton family who lost their son to an overdose in his inaugural speech on Tuesday.
Baker said he will face the problem of drug addiction that has run rampant across Massachusetts.
Evan Greene, the 19-year-old son of Easton residents John Greene and Stephanie Greene, became addicted to heroin and overdosed last year on Jan. 11, WCVB5 reported.
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Stephanie Greene said her son’s disease took over everything about him, according to WCVB5.
Baker said in his inaugural speech that some of the state’s biggest issues have yet to be tackled, Boston.com reported.
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He vowed to take on the drug addiction issues that affect the Greene family and many other families in the state of Massachusetts, according to WCVB.
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