Updated Reports

--a brief look at the 'safe, decent,' subsidized housing offered by:
 DHCD, RHA, MassHousing, and HUD--
The Inside Out of Rockland Place Apartments
Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
Feb. 6, 2013:  Several times throughout the day, police cruisers entered and exited Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments.  About 4 p.m. police exited 93 Martha Drive again. They carried out a box and bag which appeared to be some type of evidence.
Feb. 4, 2013:  Dead body found over the weekend in a truck at the parking lot of the China Plaza Restaurant at 35 Market Street .  The matter is under investigation now, but more details should be coming forth later on in the day, according to a local newspaper and Police Lt. Nick Zeoli.
Feb. 1, 2013:  Rockland Police at 93 Martha Drive.
Jan. 26, 2013:  Police were called from Hannah Way about a fight and possible injury.
Jan. 25, 2013:  Transport to Brockton Hospital from entrance at Spring Gate for evaluation
Jan. 24, 2013:  Possible overdose at 92 Martha Drive
Jan. 21, 2013:  Fire alarm pulled at 93 Martha Drive and feces found by apartment door in hallway
Jan. 20, 2013:  Assault and battery at 93 Martha Drive
Jan. 14, 2013:  93 Martha Drive (see below, previous blog)
Jan. 11, 2013:  Property damage at 63 Martha Drive, apt. D (see below)
Jan. 10, 2013: about 12:10 a.m. Harrassment at 93 Martha Drive
-- about 5 p.m. Harassment at 45 Hannah Way, apt. B
Jan. 2, 2013:  7:30 a.m. Malicious damage to motor vehicle on Martha Drive
-- 9:32 a.m. Assist citizen on Martha Drive
Jan. 1, 2013: 12:12 a.m.- Disturbance and loud noise on Martha Drive
 -- Disturbance and assault and battery at 187 Martha Drive, apt. B
 -- about 3:10 a.m.- Disturbance by front area of Spring Gate Apts.
 -- 3:18 a.m.- Disturbance on Martha Drive
-- Protective custody at 150 Martha Drive
-- 11:23 p.m. Threats made on Martha Drive.
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After stories of mismanagement and corruption scandals in housing, Governor Deval Patrick outlined a proposal to reduce the amount of Housing Authorities in Massachusetts.  (Read details here.)