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$25 Million 'Premiere' Mass Estate Hits Market - See Inside $25 Million 'Premiere' Mass Estate Hits Market - See Inside
$25 Million 'Premiere' Mass Estate Hits Market - See Inside An estate sitting atop 5.5 acres is on the market for a whopping $25 million but can be bought at a discount if the owner chooses to give up a little green space. The estate at 280 Warren Street, located in the Norfolk County town of Brookline, is a "premiere estate" that presents a “unique opportunity,” its listing states. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has been “meticulously renovated” and features 9,480 square feet of living space. In total, the home boasts 19 rooms (including a gym, game room, home office, and more), six fireplaces, and plenty of space, with high ceilings and …
Mass Man Slipped Girlfriend Abortion Pill Disguised As Vitamins: DA Mass Man Slipped Girlfriend Abortion Pill Disguised As Vitamins: DA
Robert Kawada Of Brookline Facing Poisoning, Assault Charges A 43-year-old Brookline man is accused of giving his then-pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill but telling her it was a vitamin, causing her to have a miscarriage. authorities said Robert Kawada is charged with poisoning, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant person, and assault and battery on a household or family member, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Watertown police believe Kawada gave the woman Misoprostol, a drug commonly used to end pregnancies. Planned Parenthood said the medication is 85 to 95 percent effective up to 11 weeks from conception. …
Brookline Woman Admits To $650K Embezzlement Scheme From Medical Practice: Feds Brookline Woman Admits To $650K Embezzlement Scheme From Medical Practice: Feds
Brookline Woman Admits To $650K Embezzlement Scheme From Medical Practice: Feds An ex-office manager from a Brookline medical practice admitted to stealing more than $650,000 from her former employer, authorities said Friday, May 24.  Kathleen Libby, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced on Sept. 4, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison.  Libby was accused of stealing from her former employer in multiple ways, including creating a fake vendor named "Medline Surgical Supplies" to which she would send PayPal payments, the prosecutor said.  She used the money to buy items from …
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity. With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
Mass Dog Found Near Death Thrives With New Owner As Accused Abuser Heads To Court: MSPCA Mass Dog Found Near Death Thrives With New Owner As Accused Abuser Heads To Court: MSPCA
Mass Dog Found Near Death Thrives With New Owner As Accused Abuser Heads To Court: Mspca A Golden Retriever mix that was near death when it was brought to an animal welfare facility in January has found happiness in her new forever home. Her previous owner, however, is facing criminal charges and potential prison time.  Mary N. Sellitto, 29, of Brookline, brought her dog Brooke to MSPCA-Angell in January. The animal was emaciated and sickly. She needed immediate medical care.  As veterinarians began to bring Brooke back to health, investigators went to Selitto's home and found another Golden Retriever mix named Sadie also in dire need of medical care, the MSPCA s…
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner A 3-year-old golden retriever mix — emaciated and in dire need of help — was found wandering the streets in Brookline last week. Now, animal welfare authorities are looking for who allowed the dog to become so ill.  Rescuers found the dog, who they are calling Brooke, near the intersection of Newton and Clyde streets in Brookline on Wednesday, Jan. 24, MSPCA officials said Monday. The rescue came "not a second too soon" as Brooke was near death from starvation.  “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Prot…
Film Shot In Boston Gets 5 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture Film Shot In Boston Gets 5 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
Film Shot In Boston Gets 5 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture A dramedy about a Boston writer and filmed in parts of eastern Mass has picked up five Oscar nominations, the Academy Awards announced Tuesday, Jan. 23. “American Fiction,” based on the 2001 novel “Erasure” Percival Everett, follows a Black writer and professor, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, played by Jeffrey Wright, as he returns to his hometown of Boston. “A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from ‘Black’ entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain,” the film’s tagline reads. Related:&nb…
Peek Inside $12.5M Massachusetts Mansion With Custom Elevator Up For Sale Peek Inside $12.5M Massachusetts Mansion With Custom Elevator Up For Sale
Peek Inside $12.5M Massachusetts Mansion With Custom Elevator Up For Sale If you're looking for a place to live in Brookline and have $12.5 million to spare, there's a state-of-the-art house waiting for you. But if you're a little strapped for cash, Zillow believes you can get the six-bedroom, five-bath mansion for just $11.4 million. Think of what you can do with the savings.  The home comes with a state-of-the-art kitchen.  Zillow The home at 138 Woodland Road sits on an acre of manicured land and is loaded with amenities like a state-of-the-art kitchen and more than 7,000 square feet of living space. The Zillow description says the home was d…
Conan O'Brien Visits Popular CT Pizzeria: 'Thank You For An Amazing Meal!' Conan O'Brien Visits Popular CT Pizzeria: 'Thank You For An Amazing Meal!'
Conan O'Brien Visits Popular CT Pizzeria: 'Thank You For An Amazing Meal!' A comedy legend stopped by an iconic eatery in New England for what he described as an “amazing meal." Massachusetts' own Conan O’Brien, age 60, a native of Brookline, visited Connecticut on Tuesday, Dec. 19, where he grabbed a slice at Modern Apizza in New Haven before taking time out for a photo with owner Bill Pustari. O’Brien even autographed and drew a doodle of himself on a pizza box, thanking the “gang at Modern” for “an amazing meal.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Modern Apizza (@modernapizza) This isn’t th…
Price Drop: Brookline Mansion With Underground Tunnel, 11 Bathrooms Falls By $3M Price Drop: Brookline Mansion With Underground Tunnel, 11 Bathrooms Falls By $3M
Price Drop: Brookline Mansion With Underground Tunnel, 11 Bathrooms Falls By $3M A nine-bedroom, 23,000-square-foot mansion in Brookline that has an underground tunnel leading to an Olympic-sized indoor pool has cut its selling price by $3 million. The $25 million Georgian Revival-style mansion on 333 Lee St., listed by Tracy Campion and Ryan Clunan of Campion and Company, is set on more than 3 acres of landscaped grounds. The property has over 3 acres of landscaped grounds. Tracy Campion and Ryan Clunan of Campion and Company “The main residence showcases museum quality detail unequaled by any other residence in Brookline and has been thoroughly updated, now c…
‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US ‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US
‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US Bay Staters are spoiled for choice in OpenTable's 2023 Top 100 restaurants in the country, as five Massachusetts eateries made the list.  OpenTable put together the list based on 12 million diner reviews, ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, the online restaurant reservation service said. Two Boston restaurants made the list — Krasi and Mooncusser Fish House. Krasi, a wine bar in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, won over customers with their delectable bites.  View this post on Instagram A…
1,000 Pieces Of Stolen Mail From Wellesley Found In Wrecked Car In Brookline 1,000 Pieces Of Stolen Mail From Wellesley Found In Wrecked Car In Brookline
1,000 Pieces Of Stolen Mail From Wellesley Found In Wrecked Car In Brookline Men from Massachusetts and New York are facing charges after police found more than 1,000 pieces of stolen mail in a car the two crashed in Brookline. Dahshein Karon Perry, 23, of Boston, and Yasser Teixeira Mendonca, of Mount Vernon, face multiple charges that stem from the theft early Monday morning, Nov. 27.  Wellesley police began looking for the duo after receiving an alarm from a mailbox outside the Grove Street post office around 2:30 a.m. An officer who went to do a security check of the mailboxes at the Wellesley Hills post office spotted a red sedan run a red light on Washington…
Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline
Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline A restaurant that brought Middle Eastern staples to Brookline has closed its doors.  In a heartfelt Facebook post, the owners of Shawarma King thanked their loyal customers of 34 years. The restaurant closed on Oct. 28.  Part of our catering order! Posted by Shawarma King on Saturday, January 19, 2013 We became a staple here in the Brookline community, and as much as you will miss us, we will miss you as well,” the note from the Kassab family read. “We were well known, not only for our food, but also our hospitality. Some of you became family to use, first you invited us into your hous…
Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her Police in Boston are asking for the public's help to find a missing 23-year-old woman. Helen Medina, of Jamaica Plain, was last seen in Worcester on Tuesday, Oct. 17, according to the Boston Police Department. A woman who claims to be Medina’s sister said in a Facebook post that she was discharged from a hospital in Worcester for behavioral medicine. She doesn't have a phone, ID, or means of transportation. BPD Missing Person With Complications Alert: Helen Medina, 23, Of Jamaica Plain BPD Missing Person Alert: Detectives... Posted by Boston Police Department (Official) on Monday, …
Lottery Payday: Mass Winner With Sense Of Humor Wins $25K A Year For Life Lottery Payday: Mass Winner With Sense Of Humor Wins $25K A Year For Life
Lottery Payday: Mass Winner With Sense Of Humor Wins $25K A Year For Life A Massachusetts lottery winner wishing to remain anonymous chose a tongue-in-cheek name for the trust that would collect their big check last week.  A representative of Needle Johnson Nominee Trust of Wellesley claimed the first $25,000 check for their client who, on August 7, won the Lucky For Life drawing, which guarantees them that amount every year for the rest of their life.  However, the winner chose the lump sum of $390,000 before taxes rather than the annuity payments, lottery officials said.  The winning ticket was purchased at Village Convenience Store at…
2 Busted In Brookline Violent Home Invasion; Police Searching For 3rd Suspect 2 Busted In Brookline Violent Home Invasion; Police Searching For 3rd Suspect
2 Busted In Brookline Violent Home Invasion; Police Searching For 3rd Suspect Two men who police say forced their way inside a Brookline home in the middle of the night in July to rob and assault the person inside have been caught, but a third suspect remains on the run.  Manuel Alicea, 31, of Tewksbury, and Dominic Hardin, 34, of Lowell, are being held without pending a dangerousness hearing after being arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 27, Brookline police announced. Officers are searching for Corey Buchanan, 31, of Lowell.  Investigators said the trio donned ski masks to break into a home on Warren Street just before 2:30 a.m. on July 18. They robb…
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Norfolk County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Norfolk County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Norfolk County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these public Massachusetts high 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 Norfolk County” report: No. 1 - Brookline: Brookline High School No. 2 - Sharon: Sharon High School No. 3 - Dover: Dover-Sherborn Regional High School No. 4 - Wellesley: Wellesley Senior High School No. 5 - Westwood: Westwood High School All five Norfolk County schools re…
Holliston Man ID'd As Driver Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Brookline: Police Holliston Man ID'd As Driver Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Brookline: Police
Holliston Man ID'd As Driver Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Brookline: Police Police have identified a man believed to have had a "medical event" that led to a multi-vehicle crash in Norfolk County on Sunday, Aug. 20.  Jacques Ducrepin, 50, of Holliston, was driving the car that crashed into several others near the intersection of Route 9 and Warren Street in Brookline just after 2:30 p.m., authorities said.  Ducrepin's car struck the other vehicles, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree, police said. He was pinned inside the wreckage along with his wife.  Brookline firefighters cut them from the car, and paramedics rushed them to Beth Isr…
Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location
Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location Norfolk County diners will soon be able to get a bite from a popular Worcester steak and cheese shop as the restaurant plans to expand.  Specialty sandwich shop Ziggy Bombs is finishing renovations on a new location at 173 Amory Street in Brookline with an anticipated opening date of Sept. 15, Ziggy Bombs owner Mike Devish told Daily Voice.  The business has grown over the years, from pop-ups, to a food truck, to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Worcester. It's now expanding to eastern Mass with its new Brookline location in the building formerly occupied by Boston House of Pizza. Zig…
These Mass Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says These Mass Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says
These Mass Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says Three thousand Americans voted to determine the American suburb with the most enviable lifestyle, and five Massachusetts communities made the list.  A handful of Massachusetts suburbs were named among the 175 suburbs with the most "enviable lifestyle" in America, according to Moving Feedback, an online platform designed to help people move.  Brookline, Needham, and Wellesley, all in Norfolk County, scored spots 91, 147, and 156, respectively.  Two Middlesex County communities, Newton and Weston, came in at spots 167 and 175, respectively.  Topping the list at positions…
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Good luck trying to get anywhere quickly, eastern and central Massachusetts roads and highways are experiencing serious flooding issues in the wake of heavy thunderstorms.  Flash flood and tornado warnings were put into effect for Suffolk, Norfolk, Worcester, Essex, and Middlesex Counties on Tuesday, August 8, according to the National Weather Service, and communities across the region suffered road flooding and closures. Between two and three and a half inches of rain fell, according to Mass511, with the area from Bellingham to Brookline experiencing the highest rainfall totals. Flash flo…
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline.  The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…
West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department
West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department Health officials have warned Massachusetts residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this year's first case of West Nile Virus in mosquitos.  The virus was first detected in mosquitos captured in Brookline, the Massachusetts Department of Health said.  “We often find the first evidence of WNV in mosquitoes at about this time every year,” said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robert Goldstein in a news release. "We are asking people to start taking steps now to avoid mosquito bites. While WNV can cause serious illness, there are simple things that you can do to prote…
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Burger-loving diners in Brookline will soon be able to get all the flavor without any animal products. PLNT Burger, a fast-casual chain specializing in plant-based American classics, is opening a new location in Brookline, slated to open in fall 2023.  The new eatery, which will be located at 297 Harvard Street, will be PLNT Burger's first brick-and-mortar store in Massachusetts.  PLNT Burger started inside a Whole Foods grocery store in Maryland and now has 14 locations, many of which still operate inside Whole Foods markets.  The chain has two other Massachusetts locations in the form …
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says A bagel shop that uses a decades-old sourdough starter is getting new accolades from a revered foodie magazine. Bagelsaurus, a bagel bakeshop and café located at 1796 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, was listed among the top bagel shops in the US by Bon Appetit. Bon Appetit noted that shops have been producing creative types of bagels (ie, not just New York-style) and made a list of just over 20 of the best non-NY bagel shops around the country. Bagelsaurus began in 2013 as a weekly pop-up in Cutty's sandwich shop in Brookline. The same bagels are now being produced in a brick-and-morta…
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Visiting a Boston ice cream shop offers more than just a snack, it provides an opportunity to experience brand-new flavor combinations and experience a local take on a classic treat.  The ice cream scene in the Boston area is extensive, but this list, curated by Eater Boston, has the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's bound to be the perfect Boston ice cream experience waiting on you.  Tipping Cow Ice Cream (Somerville) Tipping Cow promises to be the only 100% peanut, tree-nut, and sesame-free ice cream purveyor in all of New England. The sho…
Brookline Japanese Bakery (Finally) Set To Reopen After Years Brookline Japanese Bakery (Finally) Set To Reopen After Years
Brookline Japanese Bakery (Finally) Set To Reopen After Years After two years, over $40,000 in donations, and some uncertainty, a Japanese bakery that started in 1985 is set to reopen.  Japonaise Bakery and Cafe, located at 1020 Beacon Street in Brookline, churned out 'kawaii' baked goods and treats until 2021 when the dessert shop closed its doors for renovations. For fans of the bakery, the wait is almost over after the owner announced via an Instagram post made on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, that he aimed to have the shop open within a month.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Japonaise Bake…
Conan O'Brien Finds Some Friends In Central Mass; Redeems Himself At Pizzeria Conan O'Brien Finds Some Friends In Central Mass; Redeems Himself At Pizzeria
Conan O'Brien Finds Some Friends In Central Mass; Redeems Himself At Pizzeria Comedian and former late-night television host Conan O'Brien recently surprised students and staff at Worcester Polytechnic Institute when he visited the university earlier this week.  A lucky fan took a photo with the host of the popular "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" podcast and shared it on social media.  Conan sighting at WPI yestetday pic.twitter.com/hTGh1Ukb1h — Worcester Airport (@FlyOrh) March 29, 2023 The photo is undated, but Worcester School Committee member Jermoh Kamara tweeted that O'Brien was at WPI on Tuesday, March 28, and happily took pictures with a few students as h…
'Purveyor Of Sweet': Century-Old Brookline Bakery Closing Down Later This Year 'Purveyor Of Sweet': Century-Old Brookline Bakery Closing Down Later This Year
'Purveyor Of Sweet': Century-Old Brookline Bakery Closing Down Later This Year A Boston-area bakery that has been around for more than a century is apparently closing later this year, as first reported by Boston Area Restaurant Talk. A sign posted outside New Paris Bakery, located at 10 Cypress Street in Brookline, says the space is up for sale after being in business for 104 years.  A photo of the sign was shared in the Brookline Townwide Discussion Facebook group, which was flooded with heartbroken comments about the shop's impending closure.  A sign posted in the window of New Paris Bakery says the 104-year-old shop is up for saleLaura Bradford on Facebook "Yo…
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.  Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.   Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.  The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
Old-World Greek Cuisine, Hospitality, Brings A Glimpse Of The Past To Brookline Old-World Greek Cuisine, Hospitality, Brings A Glimpse Of The Past To Brookline
Old-World Greek Cuisine, Hospitality, Brings A Glimpse Of The Past To Brookline A new restaurant is bringing a taste of the old world to Brookline using is stone oven, open charcoal grill, and warm hospitality.  Bar Vlaha, located at 1653 Beacon Street in Brookline, will begin serving traditional Greek fare inspired by the Vlach people, who the restaurant cites as the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking, at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23.  Using locally sourced, regional, and seasonal ingredients, the eatery will dish up entrees like slow roasted lamb, house made pork sausage, and wild boar shoulder. Diners can start their meal with an array of dips and small pl…