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Belmont, MA
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA
Update: A judge on Monday, Dec. 4, ordered Rick Powell held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing set for Friday. Original: A 59-year-old Belmont has been arrested and charged with raping a child he knew, taking photos of the girl, and distributing them online, authorities said. He was arrested in the midst of a suicide attempt while trying to evade capture, reports said. Rickland Powell was charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, distributing obscene matter to a minor, four counts of aggravated rape of a child, four counts of rap…
Middlesex MA
News
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report
The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Middlesex County” report: No. 1 - Lexington: Lexington High School No. 2 - Weston: Weston High School No. 3 - Newton: Newton North High School No. 4 - Belmont: Belmont High School No. 5 - Newton: Newton South High School All five Middlesex County schools received overall grades of "A+," …
Middlesex MA
News
5 Middlesex County High Schools Rank Among Best In State In New U.S. News Report
A new U.S. News and World Report study ranked the top 10 Massachusetts public and charter high schools and crowned those who are best in class. The publication released the new state rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 29, grading schools on graduation rates, college readiness, and teacher-to-student ratio. Boston Latin School led the pack in Massachusetts with a graduation rate of 98 percent and a college readiness rating of 94.4. The school also ranked as one of the 50 best in the nation. Following Boston Latin School were Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School …
Middlesex MA
News
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up?
Massachusetts native and pizza guru Dave Portnoy has been eating his way through The Bay State recently with his famed "One Bite Pizza" Reviews. The state has provided the only perfect 10 from the irascible reviewer, so are these two new beloved additions to his pantheon of pie, or did they flop like a greasy slice? Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Somerville Pizzeria "Worst In America" Pizza Roma in Watertown Portnoy sent Watertown social media groups ablaze after he was spotted filming outside Pizza Roma in Watertown. Co-owner Christine Aufiero told Daily Voice last week that she was waitin…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Bologna, Egg Attack: Car Vandalized, Tire Slashed In Belmont, Police Say
A creative vandal decorated a car with common household items under the cover of night, a Middlesex County man told police. A resident of Olmstead Drive in Belmont caught the would-be artist covering his 2016 Infiniti sedan in shaving cream, eggs, and bologna on his Ring camera around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, the man told the Belmont Police Department. The car was also scratched and had its front left tire slashed, police noticed. The Ring video shows a person wearing a black and white zip-up jacket with the hood up and shorts. A nearby resident told police she heard a…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Missing From Belmont Could Be In Watertown, Police Say
A teenager who went missing for days was located and is now safe at home, according to a Belmont Police Department Facebook post made on Tuesday, June 7. A teenager last seen in Belmont went missing for three days, officials say. Makalyn Thompson, age 16, has been missing since Friday, June 6, according to the Belmont Police Department. She could be in the Greater Boston area, possibly Watertown. Thompson is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black top, black shorts, and carrying a white canvas bag. Anyone wit…
Middlesex MA
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way
Three "beautiful" children and their pregnant mother suddenly lost their 39-year-old father and provider this month, and now the community is trying to help them put their lives back together. "The children do not deserve to have to endure this loss; as a community we can all help comfort and guide them through these difficult times," a GoFundMe campaign reads. "As a family we mourn, we pray, we contemplate, and we cry," the campaign continues. "Now, we must do something, together." The campaign is referring to Louis Hicks, who died suddenly on Sunday, May 7. Hicks l…
Middlesex MA
News
Man Convicted Of Racially-Motived Murder Of 'Amazing' Father In Belmont: DA
A 56-year-old Hudson man has been convicted of a racially-motived murder that took the life of a 34-year-old father in Belmont more than two years ago, officials said. Dean Kapsalis was convicted of shouting a racial slur at Henry Tapia before hitting him with a Dodge Dakota truck, running him over and killing him on Upland Road in Belmont in the late afternoon of January 19, 2021, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office reports. Investigators determined that the two men had gotten into a fight in the road and, once it winded down, Tapia started walking back to his car. It was then …
Westport
Obituaries
Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Robert W Hanf, fondly known as Bob, on March 22, 2023 at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen Anne Dutney, and his parents, Gertrude and Walter Hanf. Bob Hanf was born on November 18, 1943 in Cambridge and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he attended Belmont High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Harvard College (1965) and a master’s degree in guidance at Harvard Graduate School of Education (1966). After graduating, he moved to Westport where …
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department
No injuries were reported after a home in Belmont went up in flames, fire officials said. Crews responded to the fire on Belmont Street around 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to Fire Chief David DeStefano. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from the top floor of the building. A second alarm was struck as a result, DeStefano said. The fire was extinguished around 10 p.m. and five people were displaced as a result. The American Red Cross was called in to work with those displaced, DeStefano said. The origin and cause of the fire are under investiga…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
2 People Apparently Shot On McLean Hospital's Campus In Belmont: Police
Two people are believed to be injured from an evening shooting near a hospital in Belmont, authorities said. Police responded to reports of shots first in a parking lot off Olmsted Drive, on the campus of McLean Hospital, around 5:20 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, Chief James MacIsaac reports. McLean Hospital Belmont CampusGoogle Maps Upon arrival, officers found spent shell casings and a magazine, but no victims or suspects. Police later learned that two possible victims were being treated for gunshot wounds at local hospitals. Initial investigation suggests this was not a random act of vi…
Middlesex MA
Schools
Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike
After not reaching agreements over the weekend, public schools in Malden and Haverhill were closed Monday, Oct. 17, as teachers in both towns are on strike. Both the Malden and Haverhill Teachers Associations held "rolling rallies" outside their town's city halls on Saturday, the Malden Education Association said in a Facebook post. School Committee and State Labor Board asking a Salem Superior Court Judge to issue an injunction against the union arguing teacher strikes are illegal @wbz https://t.co/BEmuKOGkvm — Nick Giovanni (@NickGNews) October 17, 2022 According to the post, the a…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Found
: Elderly Man From Belmont Missing For Several Days
UPDATE: Belmont Police said Nordlund was found safe on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Belmont Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating an elderly man who has been missing for days. Robert Nordlund was last seen several days ago in the area of Hill Estates of Belmont, police said on Sunday, Sept. 18. Nordlund is described as standing 5'10" and frequents the bike path near Alewife Station on the Red Line and sometimes rides the train. Red Line passengers were also advised to be on the lookout for Nordlund. Missing Elderly Person: Attention ALL #MBTA Red Line riders please be …
Middlesex MA
Business
'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years
A beloved restaurant in Watertown closed its doors for good this week after 40 years of service so the owners can spend more time with their family. Andrea's House of Pizza announced in a Facebook post that it would close down on Friday, Aug. 19. The Taoultsides family, who owns the restaurant, said they had the privilege to watch generations of families grow, but they wanted to relax with theirs now. "... We hope our food brought you comfort through the years, and that when you look back on our small family business that you have fond memories," the post says. "We want to thank all of t…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord
Travel on the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line was suspended after a person was struck and killed by a train in Concord, MBTA officials confirm to Daily Voice. An adult female intentionally walked in front of an oncoming train near the Belknap Street Crossing on the morning of Wednesday, July 13, NBC Boston and officials report. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Passengers were told to expect "significant delays" and seek alternate travel routes, the MBTA Commuter Rail said on Twitter. Alternate travel info:🚍 Bus 76 for service between Lincoln and Alewife to connect …
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Older Belmont Couple Victims Of Double Fatal Crash In Boston
An older couple from Belmont were the victims of a recent fatal crash in Boston, authorities said. The 85-year-old man and 83-year-old woman died from the crash that occurred on Soldiers Field Road in Boston around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, June 27, Massachusetts State Police said. Initial investigation revealed the 85-year-old man from Belmont was leaving a business in the area of 1800 Soldiers Field Road when he was struck by another vehicle, police said. The three people in the other vehicle were taken to local hospitals with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according …
Hampden
Schools
Massachusetts High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Massachusetts is well represented in the brand-new 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation. The criteria in ranking the more than 17,000 focused on six factors: College readiness, Reading and math proficiency, Reading and math performance, Underserved student performance, College curriculum breadth, Graduation rates. College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, U.S. News & World Report said. The data used was from the 2018-…
Worcester
News
Ex-State Troopers Arrested For Embezzlement In Alleged Overtime Scheme
A former Central Massachusetts State Police Trooper was among the men arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement from the department. On Friday, Dec. 11, former State Police Sergeant William W. Robertson of Westborough, and former MSP Lieutenant Daniel J. Griffin of Belmont were arrested and charged in federal court in Boston, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusets, said. Robertson, 58, was indicted on one count of conspiracy, one count of theft concerning a federal program, and four counts of wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Griffin, 57, was indicted on one count of consp…
Hampden
News
Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive
Covid-
19 Cases - Link Updated
In Massachusetts, 96 confirmed incidents of COVID-19 infections among elementary and secondary school students, faculty, and staff have been reported since the start of the pandemic. So far, Worcester has had the most wide-reaching outbreak, but the virus only spread to faculty and staff. No Worcester students have reported contracting COVID-19 at school. About 50 Massachusetts school districts have had to contend with infections and the aftermath, which can include sterilization and quarantine. The numbers come from the National Education Association, which is tracking reports of school-…
Hampden
News
'Low Risk' Districts Have 10 Days To Justify Remote Back-To-School Plans
Massachusetts is strongly encouraging about 15 school districts to put students back in the classroom. School districts in communities where the risk of COVID-19 infection is low should be offering in-class education, the state said. Low-risk districts that started the school year remotely, and do not have a firm date on when in-class education will begin received letters from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Friday, Sept. 18. The letters demand an explanation for the school district’s reopening plans within 10 days to justify full, or nearly full, remo…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater
Police & Fire
Remnant Of 1967 Bowling Alley Blaze That Killed 5 Firefighters Donated To Ridgefield FD
Members of Ridgefield Fire Co. 2 froze in their tracks when a former Cliffside Park resident walked in carrying a badly charred bowling pin from an infamous arson fire that killed five of the borough's bravest more than 50 years ago. "It gave me chills," Fire Chief David Brierty said. Bill Trabilcy was only 12 years old when he found the pin amid the rubble of what was the Cardinal Lanes -- now the site of a five-story apartment building -- on Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park. Dozens of firefighters from throughout East Bergen who responded to the Cardinal Lanes around 4 a.m. Oct. 15, 1…
