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Belmont, MA

New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA
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…
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report
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+," …
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank 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 …
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up?
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…
Bologna, Egg Attack: Car Vandalized, Tire Slashed In Belmont, Police Say Bologna, Egg Attack: Car Vandalized, Tire Slashed In Belmont, Police Say
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…
Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont
Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont 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…
Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way
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…
Man Convicted Of Racially-Motived Murder Of 'Amazing' Father In Belmont: DA Man Convicted Of Racially-Motived Murder Of 'Amazing' Father In Belmont: DA
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 …
No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department
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…
2 People Apparently Shot On McLean Hospital's Campus In Belmont: Police 2 People Apparently Shot On McLean Hospital's Campus In Belmont: Police
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…
Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike
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…
FOUND: Elderly Man From Belmont Missing For Several Days FOUND: Elderly Man From Belmont Missing For Several Days
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 …
'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years 'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years
'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…