So the technology has changed. There is no need for you to look at your phone or hold your phone. Reporter 14 states have hands free laws including New Hampshire, connecticut, New Hampshire and vermont. At the hearing today there was really no opposition to the handfree proposal that would make this illegal. But details and specifics need to be worked out as the bill moves out of committee to the house and the senate. But lawmakers tell me they see this moving forward as a bill very soon. Janet wu, 7 news. A local man under arrest after police say he broke no a yarmouth hotel. Squashway danforth was identified by a Hotel Employee who claims to have seen him breaking into the hotel. Police say they found the suspect with bags full of items they believe to be stolen from past break ins in the same area. A man is blind bars after allegedly robbing a tewksbury Grocery Store and a bank in the same day. Police also arrested two other men they believe were involved in the chelmsford robbery.
At all. A live look at downtown. Thats very light. Even the expressway passes the light test, light traffic. No delays on the t as they get going right now. Rich kirkland, 7 news today in new england. Jadiann thank you, rich. A state Police Cruiser hit by an unlicensed driver in boston overnight. The trooper was transporting a prisoner when his car was hit in dorchester. The prisoner was taken to the hospital to be looked at. The driver of the other car will be given a ticket. Christa also today, jury selection set to begin in the trial of philip chism today. Jadiann the former Danvers High School student is accused of raping and killing his math years ago. Victoria warren is outside the courthouse with more on the good morning. Reporter good morning, this was a case that shocked the entire Community Two years ago. Philip chism now 16 years old will go on trial today. Selection. Looking for jurors who might be sympathetic to arguments about his mental state. At the time chism was just
Couple of high school students. The swear ward was overheard pi another and that led to chens abrupt dismissal. We want to support him and we want to make sure he knows were here for him. Mr. Chen. Reporter he would emerge from the meeting torchere students and parents. Its tough to miss class bus he is worth it all. Reporter he wasnt able to offer specific boston what happened but he did admit this is one lesson he never expected to be teaching. Are you optimistic you will be back in the classroom . I got to stay on the mittistic. I dont want to give the kids that im not. Hashtag save chen, mr. Chen will be back with our support, he will be back. Reporter all right. It turns out the students arent backing off any time soon. They are telling us they plan to pack the School Committee meeting on thursday night ultimately its the superintendent of schools who will have the no word when he intends to make that final decision. S. Live in brookline, steve cooper, 7 news. The search continues
Jon . Reporter we are at the radisson hotel. The owners of the power plant are expected to hold a News Conference notice next couple of minutes to discuss the decision. They call it a very, very difficult one. The pilgrim plant will close by june of 2019. Boston edison opened pilgrim back in 1972 at a cost of 230 million. Entergy corp. Bought the plant in 1999 and has been under pressure to spend millions on safety upgrades. A month ago, the nrc downgraded the plants safety rating. The company says Energy Prices are depressed and lowcost natural gas is flooding the market. Making it hard for the plant to make money. In fact, pilgrim is expected to lose money over the next few years. Certainly, a lot of people were disappointed and sad. You know, the company has committed to helping them through the process. We still have a couple of years to figure out plans for them. As of right now, it is a sad day. Reporter governor baker released a statement saying the announcement presents a chall
Hours but the chance of rain falls off the cliff by noon. By noontime youre done with the rain gear and suns out. Temps in the 50s. A mild morning with patchy fog. It will be humid through the day as sunshine comes back. Temps this afternoon heading for the mid 70s. Mild this evening as well. Jadiann lets see if the roads are mild. Good morning. Rich they are mild. Thank you very much. Were live on the expressway so im reminded to tell you the only problem is route 3 north on braintree, a lot of debris on the highway. Route 3 northbound. It will be gone by the time you get there but it may cause a backup. The pike, a little foggy but everything okay. A look at downtown. Off to a good start but watch out for the braintree situation. The t no problem right now. Christa happening on this tuesday, grief counselors will be at a high school in dedham. Jadiann a 16yearold collapsed and died during field hockey practice. The family is talking about their lost. Jennifer eagan is with us this mo