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Man Accused Of Killing Mom Of 7-Year-Old In Hopkinton Road Rage Crash Now Charged With Murder Man Accused Of Killing Mom Of 7-Year-Old In Hopkinton Road Rage Crash Now Charged With Murder
Man Accused Of Killing Mom Of 7-Year-Old In Hopkinton Road Rage Crash Now Charged With Murder A 36-year-old Milford man accused of killing a 26-year-old woman in Hopkinton earlier this month is now charged with murder, the Middlesex County District Attorney said.  Ryan Sweatt was previously charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, operating to endanger, and a marked lanes violation in the April 6 killing of Destini Decoff, 26 of Milford, the prosecutor said.  Sweatt was driving a Honda Civic on Route 85 when he argued with people in another car. When they stopped and got out of their vehicle, Sweatt made a U-turn and cras…
$1M Lottery Winner: Milford Man Claims Massive Jackpot $1M Lottery Winner: Milford Man Claims Massive Jackpot
$1M Lottery Winner: Milford Man Claims Massive Jackpot A Worcester County man says he can already feel the sun on his face on some fishing boat as he spends some of his loot.  John Choate, of Milford, won $1 million in the “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 scratch-off game.  Choate chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He picked his machine he played very carefully. Choate went with No. 21, the same day as his birthday.  He plans to use the cash to travel and go fishing.  Choate bought his winning ticket at the Mac Package Store at 86 Prospect St. in Milford. The store w…
Best Burger In Massachusetts Found At This Norwood Restaurant, Survey Says Best Burger In Massachusetts Found At This Norwood Restaurant, Survey Says
Best Burger In Massachusetts Found At This Norwood Restaurant, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
$1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand $1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand
$1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand It pays to help your wives, fellas. At least that's what one Worcester County man found out when he picked up a lottery ticket while running an errand for his wife and won $1 million.  Joshua Chunis, of Milford, landed the seven-figure win playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off game. He bought the ticket when he stopped to get gas in his wife's car.  Chunis chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to make home improvements. Chunis bought the ticket at Sunoco A Plus at 527 SW Cutoff in Wo…
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police A suspect has been arrested months after an armed robbery at a bank in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshire County holdup happened Nov. 29, 2023, in Pittsfield, at the NBT Bank located on Merrill Road. Pittsfield police said employees called 911 at around 5 p.m. saying a masked man had pulled a gun on them and demanded cash. The robber directed the tellers to lock the doors, close the blinds, and open the vault. He then ordered the employees to sit on the floor and zip-tied their hands in front of them, police said. After grabbing all the cash he could from the vault and two tell…
'Mayhem': Milford Woman Bit Another's Lip During Fight In Worcester Home 'Mayhem': Milford Woman Bit Another's Lip During Fight In Worcester Home
'Mayhem': Milford Woman Bit Another's Lip During Fight In Worcester Home If you can't beat 'em, bite 'em. That's what police said one Worcester County woman did during a break-in at a home in Worcester earlier this week.  Valdirene Da Cruz is charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering during the nighttime to commit a felony, Milford police said.  Da Cruz and two men broke into a Milford home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. A fight broke out during the incident between Da Cruz and a woman inside the home. That's when police say Da Cruz bit the woman's lip, causing "deep lacerations." The injured …
(Update) I’ve Been Stabbed: Man Flags Down Milford Police To Ask For Help After Attack (Update) I’ve Been Stabbed: Man Flags Down Milford Police To Ask For Help After Attack
(Update) I’ve Been Stabbed: Man Flags Down Milford Police To Ask For Help After Attack Update: An 18-year-old man appeared in Milford District Court on three charges stemming from a stabbing that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 17. Pedro Caetano was charged with assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery in connection with stabbing another man who flagged a police officer down, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. The man was rushed to a local hospital, and his medical condition was not immediately available. Caetano was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Friday, …
Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Milford Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Milford Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops
Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Milford Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops Police in Worcester County said a 64-year-old man ran an illegal dentistry office in the back room of a convenience.  Juan Hermida Munoz, of Milford, was arrested and charged last week with practicing unauthorized dentistry and practicing unauthorized medicine, Milford police said.  Investigators said Munoz rented a room in the rear of the Alternativa Convenience Store at 140 Main St., Suite 7, in Milford, where he performed examinations, tooth extractions, anesthetics, and cleanings. The store is three blocks away from the Milford Police Department.  It's unc…
Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass
Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass Police are asking for the public's help to track down a man they say is behind multiple cases of identity theft and thefts from multiple banks.  Shrewsbury police say he's stolen money from UniBank and Rockland Trust, but they have reports of a man matching his description pulling similar scams in Worcester, Milford, Grafton, Quincy, and Braintree.  The suspect wore the same baby blue long-sleeve shirt and aqua blue scaly cap with sunglasses on top during each incident. He also uses the same fake Connecticut driver's license at each bank.  Shrewsbury police ask any…
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to support a woman who lost everything in a fire this week.  "Ms. Toni’s house was tragically perished by a fire in the tight knit Milford neighborhood," a GoFundMe campaign reads.  "Toni is a sweet lady who always offers a helping hand to those near her," the campaign continued. "She is kind, loving, and giving. Please consider donating to help Toni pay for not only repairs, but items and priceless memorabilia in the home."  Smoke was seen coming from the home several blocks awayRob Sheedy on Facebook The fire broke out at a home…
Memorial Fund Established For 'Beloved' 80-Year-Old Killed In Mansfield Crash Memorial Fund Established For 'Beloved' 80-Year-Old Killed In Mansfield Crash
Memorial Fund Established For 'Beloved' 80-Year-Old Killed In Mansfield Crash Donations have been pouring in for a memorial fund dedicated to an 80-year-old educator who tragically died following a car crash in Mansfield last weekend.  The John P Masciarelli Memorial Fund was established to "create a loving and memorable legacy" for the "beloved man" who worked for the Dighton-Rehoboth School District, a GoFundMe reads.  Masciarelli died from injuries he sustained in a car crash that happened on East Street near Mansfield High School on Saturday afternoon, April 15, The Sun Chronicle reports. A student driver, from the Teachers Driving Academy, was ci…
Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire
Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire In the early hours of Easter Sunday, a two-alarm fire tore through a home and claimed the lives of a military veteran and a dog, and sent a senior woman to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.  The fatal fire broke out at a house on Hayward Street in Hopkinton around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, according to the Hopkinton Fire Department.  Officials have not yet released the name of the man who died in the fire, but WCVB identifies the man as Don MacNeill. He and his wife were beloved community members, according to WCVB.  Firefighters arrived at the scene and were greeted by heav…
19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Milford Woods: DA 19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Milford Woods: DA
19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Milford Woods: DA A 19-year-old man who was last heard from while biking in his neighboring town in Central Massachusetts was found dead after search crews found his body the night after his disappearance, authorities said.  Daniel Cambourelis-Haskins was supposed to return to his Hopkinton home around 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, according to Milford Police on Facebook. However, Cambourelis-Haskins called his mother around 6:11 p.m. saying his phone was dying while he biking on the Milford Bike Trail. Missing Man. Anyone with any information please call Milford Police immediately at 508-473-1113. Posted…
Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash
Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash Officials in Milford have identified the 31-year-old man killed in an early morning crash on Sunday, Feb. 19.  Luis Saeteros Guallpa of Milford died just after 4 a.m. when a car crashed into him as he walked near the back entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar street, authorities said.  A woman who identified herself as his cousin on Facebook said the family plans to send Guallpa's body back to his native Ecuador for burial.  Buenas tardes mis amigas /os / Familiares Mi Primo tuvo un accidente grande este domingo 19 y no resistió ya que fue... Posted by Meri S…
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford A 31-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning, Feb. 19, while walking near a fast-food restaurant in Milford, authorities said.  The man, who police have not publicly identified, was hit just after 4 a.m. while walking by the rear entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar streets, Milford Police said. Investigators  The driver remained on the scene. Police did not release their name. It's unclear if they will face any charges.  Milford police are investigating the crash with the Worcester District Attorney's Office.
Hadley Bed, Bath & Beyond To Close Along With 11 Others Across Massachusetts Hadley Bed, Bath & Beyond To Close Along With 11 Others Across Massachusetts
Hadley Bed, Bath & Beyond To Close Along With 11 Others Across Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond this week raised the number of stores it plans to close across Massachusetts from seven to at least 12.  The retailer said it is struggling with debt obligations and will shutter some of its least profitable stores.  Last month, executives announced it had or planned to close seven locations in the state. On Tuesday, they added five more to that list.  Those include locations in: Hadley Dorchester Seekonk North Attleborough Leominster Milford Burlington Raynham North Dartmouth Pittsfield Hudson Dedham Eight Bed Bath & Beyond locations in the state…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester Location New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester Location
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester Location Yet another slew of planned Bed Bath & Beyond store closures was announced, including multiple stores in Massachusetts. The struggling company announced the upcoming closures on Monday, Jan. 30, following a list of 62 store shutdowns announced earlier this month. The soon-to-shutter Massachusetts spots are: 230 Fortune Boulevard in Milford 35 Highland Avenue in Seekonk 3 Abbott Park in Burlington  600 South Street West, Suite 13 in Raynham 458 State Rd, Rt 6, Suite 100 in North Dartmouth 665 Merrill Rd in Pittsfield 820 Providence Highway in Dedham…
Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police
Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police Milford police are warning residents of fentanyl-laced drugs after more than a half dozen people overdosed on the synthetic opioid there in less than a week. Police said they were aware of cocaine being laced with benzos and fentanyl being sold without the consumer's knowledge. Since Wednesday, Jan. 25, eight people have overdosed on these mixtures.  Related: Man Accused Of Multiple Drug ODs In Milford Arrested: Police "Based on our professional experiences, fentanyl is now in all different types of substances, whether that be cocaine, methamphetamine, fake pills, or vape cartrid…
Drunk Driver From Milford Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police Drunk Driver From Milford Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police
Drunk Driver From Milford Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police A 25-year-old driver from Massachusetts was arrested for going well over the speed limit while drunk in New Hampshire, authorities said.  Freddy Morocho-Carchi, of Milford, MA, was arrested after State Troopers noticed a vehicle speeding on I-93 in Tilton, NH, around 10:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, New Hampshire State Police report. The Trooper monitoring traffic clocked Morocho-Carchi driving at 116 miles per hour. DWI ARRESTOn November 29, 2022 at approximately 10:51PM, Trooper Erin Frost of the #NHSP #TroopD barracks was monitoring traffic on Interstate 93 in the town of Tilton. Whil…
Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police
Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police A 72-year-old missing Medway man was found dead after authorities launched a search for him over the weekend.  Howard White was reported missing by his family on Sunday, Oct. 23, Medway Police said on Facebook. White reportedly went for a walk at 4:30 p.m. but never came home.  White's body was later found in the area of Washington and Paul Streets in Holliston, police said. White suffered from dementia as well.  COMMUNITY ALERT-Missing Elderly Male UPDATE: There is no longer an active search underway. A press release will be... Posted by Medway Police Department on Sunday, October 2…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester County Location New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester County Location
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Worcester County Location Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced 56 new store closures that it says will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. The closure list includes three locations in Massachusetts: Worcester County: 230 Fortune Boulevard, Milford  Suffolk County: 8B Allstate Road, Dorchester Bristol County: 35 Highland Ave., Seekonk The company is due to report its results for the second quarter later this month. Bed Bath & Beyond now has about 900 stores, including those scheduled to be closed. The full list of new closures is available here.
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy A judge ordered a 38-year-old Winchendon man who confessed to disabling cars in several cities in Hampton and Worcester counties as part of a fetish to undergo counseling, authorities said.  Judge Richard Cary sentenced Alexander K. Yee to three years probation after he pleaded guilty to four counts of malicious damage to a motor vehicle late last month, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He must also wear a GPS monitor and attend therapy.  “This disturbing behavior went on despite Yee knowing that all eyes were on him," Assistant Northwestern District Attorney Erin Aiello s…
COVID-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates COVID-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates
Covid-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates Keeping with the trend of declining COVID-19 infections, Central Massachusetts has only 2 “red” communities - cities and towns with the highest risk of virus transmission. On Thursday, March 4, Massachusetts unveiled its latest weekly update on COVID-19 incidents by the municipality. Red communities in Central Massachusetts for the week of March 4 are: Blackstone, 26.1 new incidents per 100,000 people, And Clinton, 29,9. Both communities experienced increases in COVID-19 incidents, according to state data. Statewide, the average daily incident rate was 21.3 new cases per 100,000 people…
City Spends $8,000 Per Mile On Snow/Ice Removal - How Does Your Town's Spending Compare? City Spends $8,000 Per Mile On Snow/Ice Removal - How Does Your Town's Spending Compare?
City Spends $8,000 Per Mile On Snow/Ice Removal - How Does Your Town's Spending Compare? Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile i…
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
COVID-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends COVID-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends
Covid-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends Among Worcester County’s five largest communities, only one is “red” - the state’s highest risk category for the spread of COVID-19. Although it might still technically be risky, Leominster’s daily average COVID-19 new case rate per 100,000 people has plummeted since last week. During the week of Feb. 3, Leominster’s COVID-19 rate was 115.9. As of, Feb. 11, Leominster’s rate is 46.7. On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released the weekly town-by-town COVID-19 rate report. The numbers showed declining cases in all of Worcester County’s five largest cities -…
COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates
Covid-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates Two local school districts experienced COVID-19 flare-ups over the last week, according to the most recent state data. On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released how many COVID-19 incidents were reported by students and staff from Jan. 21-27. Most of the Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as the Berkshires, had school districts where no COVID-19 incidents were reported that week. However, Shrewsbury and Hampden-Wilbraham school districts each reported 12-15 students and faculty that had become il…
Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal? Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal?
Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal? Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile i…