When Passavanti saw his son was in danger, he jumped to his feet, bolted over a 4-foot fence and dove into the water. The father’s quick thinking and reflexes saved his son’s life.

Whitehall City Council on June 4 was expected to approve a consistent standard requiring fences for homes with pools. Owners of pools 18 inches or deeper currently must have a 4-foot-tall fence ...

Local News Coyote jumps 4-foot fence to attack dog in South Shore backyard The incident comes roughly a month after Cohasset police issued a warning about coyote attacks in the area.

The move came after parents who bring special-needs children to the updated recreational area asked if a safety fence could ...