In-depth reporting from The Brookfield Examiner examining public records, court filings, government conduct, financial dealings, and matters of public interest.
Pastor Preached Against Usury. Now His 144% Interest Loans Are at the Center of a Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit By Christopher Kelleher September 9, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. CLINTON, Md. — Pastor Delman Coates has spent years preaching about the morality of money. He has condemned usury. He has criticized financial systems that leave people trapped in […]
‘CROOKED LAWYER’: MILLIONS MISSING, FAKE REAL-ESTATE DEALS — AND PREMIUM CELTICS TICKETS FOR THE GOVERNOR Former clients describe millions of dollars flowing into the control of attorney Ronald W. Dunbar Jr. through alleged bogus property deals, high-interest loans, supposed settlements and client funds — while one longtime client says he was even asked to pull
ATTORNEY WHO FILED TWO LAWSUITS AGAINST BROOKFIELD ACCUSED IN MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LENDING SCHEME Rhode Island court records describe millions advanced on scant paperwork, promised mortgages that were never recorded and financing charges exceeding 150 percent on a simple annualized basis; some of Dunbar’s former clients say they were victims, not conspirators By Christopher Kelleher KENT COUNTY
WEST BROOKFIELD — Two physicians associated with West Brookfield Family Practice have been indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury on allegations of illegally prescribing controlled substances and committing Medicaid fraud, according to an announcement released Tuesday by Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office. Dr. Jeffrey J. Jones and Dr. James C. Wilson III were each
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FOOD TRUCK OWNER QUESTIONS PERMIT DENIAL LINKED TO NEIGHBOR DISPUTE Questions Raised After Charlton Coalition Health Agent Denies Food Truck Permit Tied to Neighboring Farm By Christopher Kelleher A dispute involving a first-year local food truck business is raising questions about permitting standards, conflict-of-interest concerns, and the role of a regional health inspector who allegedly
Tree project fallout raises questions about Brookfield’s procurement process By Christopher Kelleher BROOKFIELD, MA — A Brookfield tree removal project that was put out to competitive bid—and later cited as part of the town’s Tree Warden’s resignation—has raised questions about whether the town’s procurement process was effectively undermined after work was performed outside that process. The
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BROOKFIELD WITHOUT TREE WARDEN AFTER RESIGNATION CITING SAFETY FAILURES AND “HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT” By Christopher Kelleher BROOKFIELD, MA — The Town of Brookfield currently does not have a Tree Warden, a position required under Massachusetts law to oversee the care and removal of public shade trees. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, municipalities are required
BROOKFIELD HR OFFICIAL RESIGNS AFTER ALLEGED COMMENT BY INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR BROOKFIELD — A female Human Resources official for the Town of Brookfield has resigned following an alleged inappropriate remark made by the Interim Town Administrator during their first interaction, according to a resignation letter obtained by the Brookfield Examiner. In the letter, the employee
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Town Hall has been rattled by a series of alarming incidents, sparking concerns and raising questions about the current state of local governance and public decorum. Election Day Altercation: A Startling Beginning The week of disturbances began on Tuesday Election Day, casting a shadow over the democratic process. A First Amendment auditor, asserting his
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