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Tucker J. Taylor, 48, was arrested on Sunday for the second-degree murder of Patricia Lawrence, 54, who was found dead in her Jay, NY home on August 2. An autopsy determined her death was caused by stab wounds to the neck and heart. Taylor was held without bail and is scheduled for a felony hearing on September 18.
A weekend winter storm could bring a wide range of snowfall to Massachusetts, with up to half a foot in many areas and isolated totals reaching 10 inches, especially along the coast and in Essex County. Snow is expected to begin after midnight and continue through Saturday, with warnings and advisories in place, and then bitter cold and subzero wind chills on Sunday. Travel could be affected as crews address slippery roads.
In New Jersey’s 11th District special election, progressive Analilia Mejia appears to lead the Democratic primary, signaling a shift away from traditional county-endorsed machine politics as grassroots energy challenges the longstanding 'line' in a race that remains too close to call.
U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill has announced her candidacy for the New Jersey governor's race, joining as the sixth major Democratic contender to succeed Governor Phil Murphy. Sherrill, a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, is the only woman in the race and brings significant political experience to the crowded field.
A child in Crown Point, Essex County, NY, is under observation after being bitten by an aggressive fox. The family's dog was also involved in the altercation. A family member killed the fox, and it has been sent for rabies testing. Results are expected next week. This incident is the latest in a series of rabies-related encounters in the county. The health department is implementing medical and veterinarian plans for those exposed to the fox and advocating for rabies bait drops to vaccinate wildlife and prevent future exposures.
The Essex County Health Department has issued an alert after a woodchuck tested positive for rabies in Ticonderoga, New York. This is the fifth confirmed case of rabies in the area since the start of 2023, with cases also found in gray foxes and a raccoon. The health department is urging residents to ensure their pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations and offering free vaccination clinics.
Juneteenth New Jersey cancelled a large celebration scheduled for Sunday in Branch Brook Park in Newark after being hit with large fees and a short deadline to pay them. The group said it was given 10 days to pay the county $35,000 for a park fee and for security for the event. After the group was unable to pay by the deadline of 12 p.m. on Wednesday, the celebration was cancelled. County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. defended the actions of county and said the organizers “have been publicizing this event without ever having been awarded a permit by Essex County.”
A third incident of a rabid grey fox biting a Ticonderoga resident occurred this week, with the animal later captured and confirmed positive for rabies. The Essex County Health Department issued a warning to residents and urged them to make sure pets are up to date on vaccinations and to avoid wild animals that seem overly friendly or acting abnormally. The US Department of Agriculture will reevaluate its bait drop schedule to possibly include Essex County after an increase in rabies cases in the past year.