Region Roundup: Dunkin' Donuts Strengthens Local Bonds; House Party Erupts in Brawl

Dunkin' Donuts Strengthens Local Bonds in Wake of Marathon Blasts

While there are coffee drinkers of various types across New England, it's no secret that a vast majority of Massachusetts residents are fans of Dunkin' Donuts.

And the feeling is mutual for the Canton-based coffee chain and during a tumultuous week in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings, the company was able to strengthen its bond with customers, residents and first-responders alike.

Dunkin’ Donuts has donated $100,000 to One Fund Boston in the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings, and even remained open during the recent lockdown and manhunt of Suspect #2.

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Two Shot Outside Stoughton Nightclub; Police Urge Selectmen to Take “Aggressive Action” Against Club’s Licenses

In the wake of the early morning shooting which took place outside Whiplash nightclub on Wyman St. in Stoughton April 21, Police Chief Paul Shastany and Executive Officer Robert Devine appeared before the Stoughton Board of Selectmen April 23 and recommended selectmen take "aggressive" and "bold" action against the club's licenses.

Devine highlighted a number of violent incidents at the club since July, which culminated in a string of recent activity which included a large brawl with multiple arrests on April 14 and the shooting, which sent two to the hospital on April 21.

"It is a fact that Whiplash, whether knowingly or unknowingly, is attracting known criminal gangs from Boston,” Shastany said. “We cannot tolerate a business that brings violence to our town."

The Chief asked the Board to revoke the club's entertainment license; suspend the alcohol license for a long period of time; and to modify the hours of operation and service of alcoholic beverages by imposing a closing time of 11 p.m.

Selectmen, needing to give the business 10 days advance notice, voted to hold a hearing May 8 to decide the status of Whiplash's licenses.

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House Party Leads to Traffic-Halting Fight on Route 138 in Easton

One was arrested Friday evening after a Washington Street party near Stonehill's campus that resulted in a traffic-halting brawl in the middle of the road.

Christine Vivero, 21, of Connecticut was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct after police arrived on the scene of the fight, Police Chief Allen Krajcik said.

Raymond Bass, 22 of Canton and John Gomes, 21 of Hyannis were also placed in protective custody, Easton Police said.

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Hundreds of Kraft Employees Stand as ‘One Boston’ on Gillette Stadium Turf for Marathon Victims

As communities paused Monday for a moment of silence to remember the victims of last week’s attacks on the Boston Marathon, roughly 300 Kraft employees gathered on the turf of Gillette Stadium to collectively observe the solemn occasion.

Following the one minute of silence at 2:50 p.m., the hundreds of employees spelled out “1 Boston” to show support to everyone affected by last week’s tragedy.

The “1 Boston” was comprised of approximately 300 employees from the Patriots, Revolution, Gillette Stadium, Patriot and other Kraft Group entities. Also on the field were New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio and New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft.

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When students returned to Walpole High School Monday they were each given a Boston Strong ribbon to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Walpole High School’s student council crafted 1,500 ribbons for the entire WHS student body last week to honor those affected by the Marathon tragedy.

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