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Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
Woburn resident hosting tennis event
Tournament Director Jeff Semon of Woburn has announced the first Lexington Tennis Doubles Championship. “The goal of the LTDC is to engage tennis players of all levels and abilities in friendly competition to grow and sustain the game of tennis in Lexington and beyond,” Semon said. The LTDC will...
Massachusetts DA Rules Malden Police Officer's Shooting of Dominique Long as Justified, No Charges Filed
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police have concluded their investigation into the May 22 non-fatal shooting of 31-year-old Dominique Long by Malden Police Officer Amanda Grenier. After responding to an altercation involving Long and a woman, where Long was later charged with multiple crimes including armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon, officers confronted him. According to the statement released by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, when the police arrived, Long allegedly threatened another witness with a knife.
Town continues its preparation on MBTA zoning case
The Select Board and the Planning Board met in its second executive session with the attorneys defending the town in the lawsuit to discuss strategy on Aug. 14. Select Board member Ben Zoll voted against going into the most recent executive session with the Planning Board. “The motion was to...
Roger Cook, longtime "This Old House" landscaper, dies at 70
BURLINGTON - Roger Cook, the longtime landscape contractor on the PBS home improvement series "This Old House," has died. He was 70 years old.Cook died Wednesday "after a long battle with illness," the show said.The landscaping and gardening expert was involved with "This Old House" for more than 40 years, starting in 1982 when the show was produced by WGBH-TV in Boston. He first joined the program full-time in 1988 as a landscape contractor for a renovation of a bed and breakfast in Lexington. "Soft-spoken but no-nonsense approach""Roger was our much-loved colleague, treasured by the entire 'This Old House community' for...
COA has a Taste of Walpole
In honor of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Taste of Walpole night. Fifteen Walpole businesses and restaurants showcased a taste of their offerings in which COA members would vote for their favorites. Walpole COA members packed into the South Street Center, eager to...
5 dental industry executive moves in 3 days
There has been increased activity in the dental industry when it comes to executive moves, with four appointments and one resignation in the past three days. Here are five recent dental executive moves, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:. 1. The American Dental Association promoted Michelle Kruse to the...
Sale closed in Westwood: $3.7 million for a four-bedroom home
A 5,454-square-foot house built in 2001 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 193 Bay Colony Drive in Westwood was sold on Aug. 2, 2024, for $3,744,100, or $686 per square foot. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house comes with an underground/basement three-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property encompasses a generous 1.8-acre of land.
‘The allegations are pretty serious': Feds object to Weymouth contractor's bankruptcy
The branch of the Department of Justice that polices bankruptcy cases is taking action against a Weymouth home improvement contractor who abruptly shuttered his business last year, leaving customers with a trail of unfinished projects. According to a recent complaint filed in federal court, the U.S. Trustee is objecting to...
MBTA Okays Updated Plans for Apartments Near Riverside Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) board approved a new proposal for a large development project near the Riverside station in Newton, MA, the Boston Herald reported. The approval pushes forward construction of hundreds of new transit-accessible housing units. “After a lot of discussion, a lot of work on both...
Walpole QB Noah Mackenzie motivated to push team’s offense to higher level
Walpole quarterback Noah Mackenzie had a breakout year during his first season as a starter last fall. With star receiver Jamal Abdal-Khallaq by his side, Mackenzie threw for 3,013 yards and 30 touchdowns, along with six rushing touchdowns and was a Division III All-State first team selection. Performances during his junior season were enough to earn him scholarship offers from Central Connecticut and Stonehill heading into this fall.
New Putt 'N Play Mini Golf Course Opens In Lynnfield For A Good Cause
LYNN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new pop-up mini golf course with a North Shore themed-twist has arrived in Lynnfield. The new course, called Putt ‘N Play, is located at the MarketStreet, an open-air shopping center. According to a press release, "each of the nine holes on the...
Here’s how Olympic gymnastics star Frederick Richard is being celebrated in Stoughton
"Frederick Richard Day" will take place on Oct. 6 at his old high school. One of Team USA’s biggest gymnastics stars, Frederick Richard returned to his hometown of Stoughton this week to celebrate the men’s team’s historic Olympic bronze — their first medal since 2008. A...
Walpole celebrates National Night Out
The skies may have been gray for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), but the mood at the event was anything but dreary. Locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, many happy to get out after a week of unsettled weather. “I’m so sick of all the rain we’ve been having,” one mother said as she boarded the trackless train with her children. “I know we need it, but I just love being outside in the summer!”
Milton American 11A finishes season as South River Champs
A District 3 and Stoughton Tournament championship was already under their belts. A 10-0 regular season record to go with another 14 wins in tournament play. How would the Milton American 11A team cap off their summer? By capturing the South River League championship, of course. The team added one last prize to their already-amazing 2024 campaign, hammering fierce rival Quincy 13-1.
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for murdering husband
PLYMOUTH – A Marshfield woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for stabbing her husband, Michael Ricci, Sr. to death, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. On August 2nd, 49-year-old Christine Ricci was found guilty by a Plymouth...
Passing of the torch: Abington football head coach begins first season succeeding a legend
ABINGTON -- When Abington High football head coach Ed Reilly stepped onto the field for the team’s first practices this season, things felt a bit strange. For the first time in 25 years, he wasn’t standing next to Jim Kelliher on the sideline. After 50 years at the helm of the program, the legendary...
Fatal fire, pond drowning, new face at Bristol-Plymouth: Taunton Gazette top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. These were the most read stories of the week on TauntonGazette.com: Fatal Taunton house fire claims life of occupant of North Walker Street home ...
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
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