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Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires
Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Talk about coming down to the wire. A Massachusetts lottery winner collected their $1 million Powerball payday just three weeks before it was to expire.  The aptly named Ma Lottery Winner (d)(4)(A) Trust turned in the ticket at the Massachusetts State Lottery offices in Dorchester on Wednesday, July 31. The ticket would have been worthless if not turned in before Aug. 21.  Related: Mass. Woman Takes Bite Out Of Lottery With $1 Million Win Winning Powerball tickets expire one year after the drawing.  Trustee Elizabeth Caruso collected the check.  The winner boug…
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. …
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Watertown $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Watertown
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Watertown It was a lucky weekend for one Bay Stater who won $100,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The $100,000 ticket was sold on Sunday, April 28, at Convenience Plus at 99 School Street in Watertown.  The name of the winner was not released. The store will receive a $1,000 bonus.  The player won by correctly guessing all five numbers in the daily "Mass Cash" drawing.  The winning numbers were: 13, 15, 19, 25, 33.  They were one of 111 people who won $650 or more in the state lottery on Sunday.  Click here to see a list of the winner…
$2.2M Scheme: Mass Man Convinces Victims To Invest In Youth Sports Ventures, Steals Funds $2.2M Scheme: Mass Man Convinces Victims To Invest In Youth Sports Ventures, Steals Funds
Watertown's Adrian Kawuba Defrauds Victims Out Of $2.2M A Massachusetts man will spend years in prison for defrauding investors who believed they had been financing youth sports ventures, federal officials announced. Middlesex County resident Adrian Kawuba, of Watertown, age 34, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for taking part in a $2.2 million scheme to defraud investors into financing what they thought were youth sports ventures in Africa, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Thursday, April 11. According to federal officials, Kawuba would tell victims that he would invest their money into …
Watertown Bar Taffer's Tavern Has Closed Watertown Bar Taffer's Tavern Has Closed
Watertown Bar Taffer's Tavern Has Closed The Watertown bar Taffer's Tavern has closed less than 18 months after it opened.  Taffer's Tavern at Arsenal Yards closed its doors for good over the weekend, reports said. Jon Taffer, host of “Bar Rescue” on the Paramount+ Network, franchised the location.  Calls to the 541 Arsenal St. bar go to a voicemail confirming the closure.  Peter Weber and Marc Magerman, Taffer's Tavern Watertown management team, sent a message to Boston Restaurant Talk saying they had "decided to pursue other business endeavors." We would like to thank our amazing team of empl…
Mass 'Survivor' Celeb's Whiskey Will Launch Next Month Across State Mass 'Survivor' Celeb's Whiskey Will Launch Next Month Across State
Mass 'Survivor' Celeb's Whiskey Will Launch Next Month Across State Watertown Whiskey, the brainchild of Mikey Bortone of "Survivor" fame, is set to release in Massachusetts on March 1.  Bortone told the Daily Voice that getting his coconut-flavored whiskey into Massachusetts was a milestone he was excited to make.  Related: Watertown Native, 'Survivor' Alum Launches Whiskey Label “It has always been one of our top priorities to have Watertown Whiskey for sale in Watertown,” says Mikey Bortone, CEO and co-founder of Watertown Whiskey, in a news release. “We’re thrilled to start our national expansion in Massachusetts as well as in Rhode Island an…
Man Caught On Video Trying To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her Man Caught On Video Trying To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her
Man Caught On Video Following Woman In Watertown A woman’s doorbell camera captured the scary moment she was followed by a man who then tried to get into a home she was staying at in Watertown. The woman arrived home on Laurel Street shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, when the man followed her and hid behind one of the cars parked in the driveway, according to Watertown police. Once the woman was inside her home, a security camera caught the man trying to break into both the front and back doors. Police said no one was harmed during the breaking and entering, and they are now asking the public for help in identifying the man. …
Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Cambridge Car Crash: Police Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Cambridge Car Crash: Police
Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Cambridge Car Crash: Police A bicyclist was seriously injured in Cambridge on Tuesday, Nov. 7, following a crash with a car, authorities said.  The 57-year-old Watertown woman was riding an electric bicycle along Gerry's Landing Road around 6 p.m. when they crashed with a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, State Police said.  Paramedics rushed the woman to Beth Israel Hospital with serious injuries. The Volkswagon driver, a 75-year-old Somerville man, was not hurt.  Police have not released the either of their names.  Cambridge police are working with State Police crash experts to investiga…
Watertown Natives Launch Coconut-Flavored Whiskey To 'Escape The Ordinary' Watertown Natives Launch Coconut-Flavored Whiskey To 'Escape The Ordinary'
Watertown Natives Launch Coconut-Flavored Whiskey To 'Escape The Ordinary' Mikey Bortone has never wanted a 9-to-5 job. The Watertown native has been a reality TV star, actor, producer, and entrepreneur. But his latest venture, he hopes, will be his crowning achievement. And he’s reaching into his past and back to his hometown to make it happen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Watertown Whiskey (@watertownwhiskey) Bortone created Watertown Whiskey, a coconut-flavored spirit released this summer and named for his hometown. It’s the culmination of four years of taste tests, countless setbacks, and a lot o…
Beloved Eastern Mass BBQ Eatery Closes, Community Sends Best Wishes To Owner Beloved Eastern Mass BBQ Eatery Closes, Community Sends Best Wishes To Owner
Beloved Eastern Mass BBQ Eatery Closes, Community Sends Best Wishes To Owner A popular Middlesex County barbeque restaurant announced that it was closing permanently, sparking messages of mourning and congratulations for the owner's future.  The Don's BBQ, located at 93 School Street in Watertown, announced that it was closed as of Wednesday, Aug. 30, according to posts on its social media website.  The Texas-style barbeque restaurant was known for its brisket as well as its New Orleans-style gumbo. "Brisket was Award Winning! Great smokey flavor, easy salt and pepper rub with a great bite to it, fat melted almost as quick as melted butter, tons of taste in the fa…
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…
Pizza Guru Portnoy Visits Watertown Pizzeria, Owners Wait 'With Bated Breath' For Review Pizza Guru Portnoy Visits Watertown Pizzeria, Owners Wait 'With Bated Breath' For Review
Pizza Guru Portnoy Visits Watertown Pizzeria, Owners Wait 'With Bated Breath' For Review A Middlesex County eatery got a visit from pizza connoisseur and el presidente of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.  Pizza Roma, a Watertown pizzeria described by one Yelp reviewer as an "old-school local pizza joint," was visited by the illustrious one-bite pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy on either Tuesday, Aug. 23, or Wednesday, according to co-owner Christine Aufiero, who could not remember the exact date when she spoke to Daily Voice. ("The days all blend together," she said.) Portnoy ordered a large, crispy, thin-crust cheese pizza, which Aufiero said came out well-done, with nice amounts of…
Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl
Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl A 14-year-old girl from Everett is in critical condition after a Watertown man crashed into her after allegedly driving his car over the fence of a parking lot in Chelsea this weekend, officials said.  Chelsea Police and Massachusetts State Police responded to the crash in the parking lot of RISE Recreational Marijuana Dispensary, located on Beacham Street, just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, State Police report.  Initial investigation suggested that a 2020 Mercedes Benz sedan, driven by 44-year-old Ceserino Borelli, was speeding down the street when went off the road, crashed t…
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…
New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive
New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive Watertown's next eatery is hiring staff to prepare to serve the community.  Olespana Whiskey & Tap(as) promises authentic Spanish cuisine and a "unique" style bar in a location near Arsenal Mall in Watertown, according to a LinkedIn hiring post.  The restaurant will be housed in the former Mt. Auburn Grill space, according to Boston Restaurant Talk.  Mt. Auburn was an "old school" spot with dive bar energy, according to multiple Yelp reviews.  The new Spanish restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner. 
No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police
No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police No injuries were reported after firefighters put out a three-alarm blaze at a Greater Boston home, according to authorities. Crews responded to the fire on Maple Street in Watertown just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, Watertown Fire said on Facebook.  Shortly after 3:00pm Group 4 responded to the report of a structure fire on Maple Street. First arriving companies... Posted by Watertown Fire Department on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Upon arrival, crews went straight to work to contain the blaze which "already had a good hold on the multi-family home," Watertown Fire said.  Please a…
Most Expensive Listing In Watertown's Realty History Sign Of What's To Come Most Expensive Listing In Watertown's Realty History Sign Of What's To Come
Most Expensive Listing In Watertown's Realty History Sign Of What's To Come The price tags of Watertown homes are on an upward trajectory, says the realtor of what a controversial listing that may be the city's most expensive to ever hit the market.  A contemporary-style single-family home located at 153 Robbins Road in Watertown was listed for sale at $2.6 million on Tuesday, March 7 by George Mavrogiannidis of Real Estate Advisors Group. The 4-bedroom, 6-bath home is likely the most expensive of any Watertown property sold by a realtor, says Mavrogiannidis, who checked years of listings to make the claim. The contemporary-style home is a shake-up for Watertown p…
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney Two Massachusetts college students who previously appeared on Jeopardy! in 2019 will return to the show this week as part of a new twist on the series' College Championship.   Shriya Yarlagadda, a sophomore at Harvard University, and Teagan O'Sullivan, who is from Watertown, will face off Thursday, Feb. 23. They previously appeared on the series as part of the Teen Tournament.  Jeopardy! producers asked 27 former teen contestants to compete in the High School Reunion Tournament.  “Now, those bright young minds are older, wiser, and ready to return to the stage for …
Man Who Stole Cash From Players At Watertown Hockey Rink Wanted By Police Man Who Stole Cash From Players At Watertown Hockey Rink Wanted By Police
Man Who Stole Cash From Players At Watertown Hockey Rink Wanted By Police UPDATE: Watertown Police have identified the suspect involved in this investigation. Watertown Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole money from people at a local hockey rink. Police said the man stole an undisclosed amount of cash from players by going into a locker room at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena in Watertown around 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5.  ***ID Needed*** The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured... Posted by Watertown Police Department on Monday, February 13, 2023…
Here's Where You Can Get The Best Poké Bowl In The Boston Area Here's Where You Can Get The Best Poké Bowl In The Boston Area
Here's Where You Can Get The Best Poké Bowl In The Boston Area Poké bowls are a refreshing, hearty and healthy meal that have taken the sushi world by storm.  With so many places to poke your nose into the Asian-inspired delicacy, it can be hard to choose the right spot for you.  So to help narrow down your decision, here is a list of the top ten places to dig into poke bowls in the Boston area, courtesy of Yelp. POKE by Love Art (TD Garden, Boston) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poke By Love Art (@pokebyloveart) B Cafe (Quincy) View this post on Instagram …
'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close 'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close
'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close Struggles that began with the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a cornerstone of Watertown's dining scene to close.  Porcini's, located at 68 School Street in Watertown, announced on their website that the restaurant will permanently close on Saturday, Jan. 14 after 23 years of serving up pasta, seafood, and veal.  "The past 3 years have been devastating to our business, as we have struggled through the results of the COVID pandemic," the restaurant's statement read. "Like many restaurants, we tried to make things work, but unfortunately cannot keep this business going." Por…
Ashland Man Killed In Intoxicated New Year's Eve Car Crash: Report Ashland Man Killed In Intoxicated New Year's Eve Car Crash: Report
Ashland Man Killed In Intoxicated New Year's Eve Car Crash: Report A car crash early in the morning of New Year's Eve turned deadly for an Ashland man, Boston 25 reported.  Three people were heading north in a car on Route 146 when the driver, 25-year-old Christopher Vincent of Watertown, lost control of the car while trying to enter the access portion of the highway, according to Boston 25. The car smashed into the attenuator head-on.  Vincent and a back-seat passenger were injured in the collision but the front-seat passenger, 22-year-old William Molloy, died from injuries sustained in the crash, the news outlet reports.  Vincen…
Repeat Watertown Lottery Winners Not So Lucky In Federal Court: DOJ Repeat Watertown Lottery Winners Not So Lucky In Federal Court: DOJ
Repeat Watertown Lottery Winners Not So Lucky In Federal Court: DOJ There was no one quite as lucky as the Jaaffar family of Watertown. The father and his two sons cashed in more than 14,000 winning lottery tickets to the tune of $21 million in prize money to make them some of the state's biggest winners every year for nearly a decade. And what was their unbeatable system?  They cheated, a federal court ruled.  Ali Jaafar, 63, and Yousef Jaafar, 29, were found guilty on Friday, Dec. 9, of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and of filing a false tax return, the US Attorney for Massachuset…
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 Massachusetts has lots to offer the local foodie, but the Mass food scene has attracted national attention. The Yelpers have spoken – four Massachusetts eateries made it to a list of America's top 100 restaurants. Sarma in Somerville, Fox & the Knife in Boston, Prezza in Boston, and Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant in Watertown made the Yelp list. The list was compiled through a process of asking Yelpers about their favorite spots to eat and then ranking the results by crunching data including number of submissions, ratings, and reviews. The Mass restaurants that made the …
Holyoke Man Admits To Working With Violent Mexican Cartel Drug Ring: Feds Holyoke Man Admits To Working With Violent Mexican Cartel Drug Ring: Feds
Holyoke Man Admits To Working With Violent Mexican Cartel Drug Ring: Feds A Holyoke man pleaded guilty to helping a Mexican drug cartel distribute fentanyl throughout Massachusetts, federal authorities said. Police found drugs, money, body armor, and a stockpile of guns when they arrested him last year, officials added.  Josue Rivera Rodriguez, 45, who goes by the nickname Bori, confessed last week to charges of conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, distribution of 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and two counts of distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison and…
6 Students, Driver Injured In Morning School Bus Crash In Watertown: Officials 6 Students, Driver Injured In Morning School Bus Crash In Watertown: Officials
6 Students, Driver Injured In Morning School Bus Crash In Watertown: Officials Six students and a driver are in the hospital following a school bus crash in Watertown, school officials said. The crash happened in the area of Belmont and Lexington streets just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Superintendent of Watertown Public Schools Dede Galdston said in a statement.  Please avoid the area of Belmont St. & Lexington St. @WatertownPD & @WatFireDept are investigating a M/V accident. Traffic will be impacted.@watertowngov — Watertown Police (@WatertownPD) October 19, 2022 Forty-four elementary school students were on the bus at the time of the crash.…
Taffer’s Tavern Brings ‘Cozy, Intimate Environment’ To Greater Boston Area Taffer’s Tavern Brings ‘Cozy, Intimate Environment’ To Greater Boston Area
Taffer’s Tavern Brings ‘Cozy, Intimate Environment’ To Greater Boston Area Paramount food star Jon Taffer welcomed people into his new home this week, and it’s located in one of the most budding communities just outside Boston. The host of “Bar Rescue” officially welcomed the public to Taffer’s Tavern at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on a sunny Thursday morning, Sept. 8. With Covid-19 and supply chain issues putting a pause on the grand opening, Taffer said the moment felt like winning a war. “Gratifying isn't a strong enough word,” he said. “When people show up like this and you see the smiles on their faces when they taste and they eat things, it almost feels like…
Flames Erupt At Watertown Home After Hit By Lightning Flames Erupt At Watertown Home After Hit By Lightning
Flames Erupt At Watertown Home After Hit By Lightning Flames broke out at a Watertown home after it was struck by lightning, authorities said. Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at 158 North Beacon Street shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, Watertown Fire said on Facebook. Shortly after 4pm this afternoon Box 23 was struck for a structure fire on North Beacon St. Upon arrival fire companies... Posted by Watertown Fire Department on Friday, August 26, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found flames shooting out of the second floor of the home. The homeowner told Matthew Gregoire that the fire started in the basement.  Homeowner tells me …
'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…
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass 'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass A Paramount food star is raising the bar by bringing his restaurant chain to the Bay State.  Jon Taffer, host of "Bar Rescue," is bringing Taffer's Tavern to the Boston area with a new location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown later this summer.  The spot will be Taffer's second franchise location, with a third opening in Washington DC around the same time. The original Taffer's Tavern is located in Alpharetta, Ga. “Boston is home to some of the first bars and taverns in the country and has a rich tradition of discerning taste," Taffer said in a statement according to Boston25. "We are lookin…