Both the Waltham Daily News Tribune and The Worcester Telegram have reported that workers at five of the six remaining state facilities for the mentally retarded in Massachusetts, including Fernald, have been offered $5,000 bonuses to take … [Read more...]
Case of Anna T. sparks dramatic testimony in federal court–Update
The Globe did an in-depth story today on the hearing, as did the Waltham Daily News Tribune. NECN and the Associated Press reported on the hearing as well.In the end, U.S. District Court Joseph L. Tauro said he is considering … [Read more...]
Federal judge schedules hearing on Fernald transfers
All six transferred residents, including the elderly woman, are represented legally by the same corporate guardian, the Arc of Greater Boston (GBARC), which approved the moves in cooperation with the Department of Mental Retardation. … [Read more...]
Elderly woman loses long-time home at Fernald
The woman, who has moderate mental retardation and several medical problems, lived at Fernald for over 50 years and had many friends and long-time caregivers there. Last month, she told Meagher herself that while she thought the house … [Read more...]
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