By Eddie O’Brien As Governor Charlie Baker’s October 17 vaccine deadline mandate approaches, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections (DOC) are preparing for all state prisons to be put into lockdown. In August, Baker ordered a vaccine mandate for every Executive Branch employee to prove that they are fully vaccinated by October 17. Prison Guards, who ...
FCI ALICEVILLE is a relatively new medium security detention facility that houses mostly immigrants and violators from other prisons. I got here in 2017 when they needed “head count” due to the devastating effects of tornados, reconstruction, and relocation of inmates that took place the year prior. FCI Aliceville, located in Alabama, a Southern State ...
GARDNER – On Friday December 18th, 2020, all prisoners in the Thompson 3 housing unit at NCCI-Gardner were tested for the coronavirus after 2 prisoners earlier in the week felt sick and tested positive for Covid-19. The results of that testing surprised even the most cynical Department of Corrections staff. Out of the 130 prisoners ...
“There is a cruelty that lurks in some men’s souls which is only released when they have other men in their power”. – Unknown As other states in our country have taken part of the mass movement towards treatment and rehabilitation for their prisoners, Massachusetts Department of Corrections (DOC) has ignored that movement all the ...
“Don’t worry baby. I won’t miss the start of the party,” Brian said as he was driving to his Grandfather’s house. His girlfriend on the other end of the line responded, “You better not miss the start,” with a chuckle. “Is your grandfather really that grouchy?” “Yes!” Brian responded. “There’s a reason I haven’t seen ...
There is something special to be said about a Barbershop. I’ve always found it a very comforting and safe place. It’s comparable to a confessional at church, but without the guilt. Every barbershop I’ve been in there all as clean as a hospital. That relaxing feeling I get when I walk in the door and ...
The same attorneys who are charged with holding people accused of a crime in Massachusetts legally accountable for their actions, are not being held accountable for their own illegal actions. Over 150 convictions in Massachusetts have been overturned for prosecutorial misconduct since the 1990’s. These are convictions which were overturned because the prosecutor engaged in ...
A Butterfly flies A tear falls from our eyes As their soul drifts into the sky never did we realize the one we had and the one we lost all cause of drugs. Their life was tossed into a box deep in the ground no more laughter not a sound. To wake in the morning ...
As I’m contemplating this, I know that I’m writing to an audience with diverse views. I think that is good. In my opinion the right to disagree is one of our countries greatest accomplishments. Before every great turning point in our history, it was preceded by conflict that begged to be resolved. Such as when ...
