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Buybuy Baby Closing MA Store Buybuy Baby Closing MA Store
Buybuy Baby Closing MA Store Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers. A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report. Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said. Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report New England Patriots safety and New Jersey native Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend, NBC10 reports. Citing Braintree, MA, police, NBC says police responded to a disturbance call at a local home Saturday morning, Oct. 5 where the 29-year-old East Orange, NJ native had allegedly been involved in an altercation. He will apparently be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of cocaine, NBC says. Patriots statement on Jabrill Peppers:"We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win
Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win A Braintree man said he's looking toward the future after claiming a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Mark Farina won the seven-figure sum playing the $10 scratch-off game “$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Related: Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues — Third Winner In Two Weeks Farina chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he plans to use that cash to make repairs around his home, invest in his retirement, and help his family.  Farina bought the ticket at Resendes Market, 960 Washington St., Brain…
Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks
Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks There must be something in the water in Weymouth. For the third time in less than two weeks, someone from the city has collected a major lottery win.  This time it was for $120,000.  John Connolly Jr. won the six-figure prize playing Keno on the Wednesday, Sept. 4, drawing. He originally won $40,000, but that was tripled because he purchased the multiplier.  Connolly said he would use the money to take a vacation and invest the rest.  He bought the ticket at The Brew House at 703 Granite St. in Braintree. The bar restaurant will receive a $1,200 bonus for the sale…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan It's a very happy day for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The Bonus 100X Trust of Braintree collected the check on Thursday, July 25, after winning the prize on the $10 scratch-off game "Bonus 100X."  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  They bought the ticket at Premier Petrol, 82 River St. in Mattapan. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  The $1 million win was the biggest jackpot collected on Thursday.  Click here to see a full list of winners.&nb…
Man Accused Of South Shore Stabbing Spree Killed Man In CT Before Rampage: Police Man Accused Of South Shore Stabbing Spree Killed Man In CT Before Rampage: Police
Man Accused Of South Shore Stabbing Spree Killed Man In CT Before Rampage: Police A 26-year-old Massachusetts man who is charged with stabbing six people, including four young girls at an AMC theater in Braintree over the weekend, is now accused of killing a man in Connecticut before the attacks began in the Bay State, authorities said.  Jared Ravizza, of Chilmark, is charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery after allegedly attacking two McDonald's workers on Saturday, May 25, the Plymouth County District Attorney said. More charges are expected.  Connecticut S…
Fire That Killed 1, Displaced 25 In Braintree Under Investigation Fire That Killed 1, Displaced 25 In Braintree Under Investigation
Fire That Killed 1, Displaced 25 In Braintree Under Investigation Authorities are investigating what sparked an apartment fire Thursday night, May 23, that killed one person and displaced 25 others in Braintree.  Firefighters were called to 26 McCusker Drive just before 10:30 p.m. to find smoke pouring out of a first-floor apartment, the state Fire Marshal's Office said. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to that one unit.  The person inside was found dead. Their name was not released as authorities are contacting their next of kin.   Investigators are looking into what started the fire and if the person died as a result of…
Man Hit With Stray Bullet On I-93 In Braintree As Road Rage Incident Intensifies Man Hit With Stray Bullet On I-93 In Braintree As Road Rage Incident Intensifies
Man Hit With Stray Bullet On I-93 In Braintree As Road Rage Incident Intensifies A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he drove through Braintree Wednesday afternoon, April 24, when a road rage incident turned violent, police said. Although, he was not involved in the altercation.  The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. on I-93. Officers said two cars driving north on the highway got into a heated argument that escalated.  Someone in one of those vehicles fired a round at the other car but missed, and hit a vehicle in the southbound lane.  The man who was hit had an "extremely minor injury" and refused medical treatment, troopers said.   Po…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Braintree $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Braintree
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Braintree It was a great weekend for one person in Braintree as they won a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the six-figure sum on Saturday, March 9, playing the "$15,000,000 Money Maker" $30 scratch-off ticket. There are 36 $100,000 winning tickets that haven't been found in the game, along with two $15 million tickets and one $1 million winner. The winner purchased the ticket at Highland Mutual convenience store in Braintree.  The winner's name was not released.  It was one of 232 winning lottery tickets worth more than $650 sold on Saturday. Click…
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, 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…
Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report
Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report Authorities have identified the man whose body was found floating in the Neponset River near a Milton yacht club on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  John Wesley Young III, age 57, of South Boston, was identified by his family to MassLive. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who is performing an autopsy, has not confirmed the identity.  Related: Man's Body Pulled From Neponset River Police dive teams were called to the area of the Neponset Valley Yacht Club at 25 Wharf St. in Milton around 9 a.m., and they located Young's body just after 11 a.m.  Boston police renewed thei…
Police Ask For Help Finding Boston Man Who Went Missing 3 Months Ago Police Ask For Help Finding Boston Man Who Went Missing 3 Months Ago
John Wesley Young III Of Boston Missing Since November 2023 A Boston man who told his family he was headed to Braintree in November 2023 has not been heard from since, and police are asking the public for help in finding him. John Wesley Young, III, 57, last talked to his family on the phone on Nov. 22, 2023, at around 7 p.m. and told them that he was traveling to Braintree, about 30 minutes away from his hometown of Boston. Boston police initially shared his name only as John Wesley. Related: 12-Year-Old Aliana Roberts Of Boston Missing For 3 Days Police described him as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, with a bald head, mus…
750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police 750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police
750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police Two Braintree men were busted with more than 750 pounds of marijuana following a months-long investigation in Randolph, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  Mukunda Znajmiecka, age 37, and Clifford Saint-Jean, age 25, face multiple felonies in the case, Randolph police announced. A 34-year-old Braintree man, who is linked to the operation but was not identified, was given a summons to court for violating drug laws.  Police began investigating Znajmiecka and Saint-Jean months ago and raided multiple stash houses in Randolph and Braintree on Jan. 11, authorities s…
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
'Nothing But A Gentleman': Funeral Set For Braintree Man, 85, Killed In House Fire 'Nothing But A Gentleman': Funeral Set For Braintree Man, 85, Killed In House Fire
'Nothing But A Gentleman': Funeral Set For Braintree Man, 85, Killed In House Fire Friends of a Braintree man who died in an overnight housefire on Sunday, Dec. 30, shared their love of the 85-year-old 'gentleman' at a gathering earlier this week, but now they will say goodbyes.   A wake for John 'Sean' Sullivan has been set for Sunday, Jan. 7, at 4-8 p.m. at Cartwright Funeral Home in Braintree. His funeral will follow on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Washington Street in Braintree.  Today was a lovely day, for a great man. Thank you to all who came out, and for the outpouring of love and support the... Poste…
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For $100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For The Massachusetts State Lottery says a lottery ticket purchased on Jan. 8 will soon expire, leaving $100,000 unclaimed.  The ticket — with the winning numbers 1-5-6-13-29 — was bought at 7-Eleven at 97 Union St. in Easthampton.  State lottery rules allow winners a year to claim their prize money before they are forfeit. Any money below $103,000 can be claimed at any lottery claim center in Braintree, Dorchester (Lottery headquarters), Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester. 
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It Like a fairy tale in reverse, a winning lottery ticket will soon turn back into a worthless piece if its owner doesn't hand it over before the end of the month.  The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that a Mass Cash ticket purchased at Joe’s Kwik Mart, 287 Prospect St. in Cambridge, on Sept. 30, 2022, will expire on Sept. 29.  The winner numbers are 07-11-16-27-29.  Whoever has the ticket must turn it in at one of the Lottery claim centers in Braintree, Dorchester, Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester before the expiration date.
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…
Eatery With 'Best Chicken Sandwiches Ever' Heads To Braintree Eatery With 'Best Chicken Sandwiches Ever' Heads To Braintree
Eatery With 'Best Chicken Sandwiches Ever' Heads To Braintree A beloved chicken chain will spread some crispy, spicy joy to a town in Norfolk County very soon.  Dave's Hot Chicken, a chain specializing in chicken tenders and sliders, will open a new location in Braintree this fall at 30 Forbes Road, according to a spokesperson for the company.  Doors will likely open sometime between mid-September to mid-October. Though, the company is aiming for the former.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by DavesHotChicken (@daveshotchicken) Related: Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Locat…
New Eastern Mass Biz Promises To Keep Community Stocked With Local, Organic Foods New Eastern Mass Biz Promises To Keep Community Stocked With Local, Organic Foods
New Eastern Mass Biz Promises To Keep Community Stocked With Local, Organic Foods No more scouring the shelves of conventional grocery stores for specialty items, Norfolk County's newest business has you covered. Schubert Provisions, a plant-based grocery store situated at 353 Washington Street in Braintree, opened on Saturday, August 5 to much excitement from locals who love plants and organic produce and pantry items.  The store says it strives to give Braintree options that are healthier for their bodies and the planet. Visitors can stock up on home goods and pantry items that are either locally sourced, organic, or natural (but all are plant-based.) Shoppers can bri…
Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement
Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement A new market and restaurant soft launched in Norfolk County, and future customers shared messages of support for the new business.  Waves Seafood, a seafood market located at 190 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, opened its doors at noon on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's Facebook page.  The store will offer its community fresh fish, prepared foods, and hot meals to go. Offerings will include fish plates, scallops, and whole belly clams, according to the store's Facebook.  "Thank you all for your patience, support, and well-wishes," read a post on the business's Facebook. "To all…
Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish
Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish A fundraiser for a Norfolk County mother of three who died of cancer this week has surpassed its $5,000 goal in less than a day.  Gina Findlay, a Braintree mother of three, died on Wednesday, July 26 of melanoma, leaving behind her three children: Marissa, Michael, and Jordan, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her funeral arrangements.  Findlay, who said she was a "daddy's girl" on her Facebook page, wanted to be buried next to her father, who died in 2018.  Friends say Findlay declined rapidly before her death, and her family did not have time to make …
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…
Newton Ice Rink Stabber ID'd As 27-Year-Old Dorchester Woman, Police Say Newton Ice Rink Stabber ID'd As 27-Year-Old Dorchester Woman, Police Say
Newton Ice Rink Stabber ID'd As 27-Year-Old Dorchester Woman, Police Say A driver was so infuriated that her car nearly came into contact with another vehicle that she followed the other driver and stabbed him, police say. Imani Abraham, 27, was arrested on Wednesday, May 10 for stabbing a 32-year-old Quincy man in the parking lot of Daly Ice Rink in Newton on Thursday, May 4, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Abraham followed the 32-year-old from Route 93 in Dorchester, where their cars nearly came into contact, to the Newton ice rink. She then got out of her car, stabbed her victim once in the leg, and drove away. Read more: Ice Rink Stabbin…
Online Gaming Possible Motive Behind Braintree Home Invasion, Police Allege Online Gaming Possible Motive Behind Braintree Home Invasion, Police Allege
Online Gaming Possible Motive Behind Braintree Home Invasion, Police Allege A knock on the front door of a South Shore home ended with two residents getting assaulted by three men who were allegedly fueled by online gaming or other online activity, authorities said.  Braintree Police responded to a report of an armed home invasion at a home on Bickford Road around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, April 25, the department said on Facebook. Upon arrival, officers found two residents outside of the home, one with minor facial injuries.  The injured victim told police that when he answered a knock at his front door, he was immediately assaulted by three men who entered the home. …
Racing To Jail: Boston 19-Year-Old ID'd As Driver Involved In Hanson Man's Death, Police Say Racing To Jail: Boston 19-Year-Old ID'd As Driver Involved In Hanson Man's Death, Police Say
Racing To Jail: Boston 19-Year-Old ID'd As Driver Involved In Hanson Man's Death, Police Say The driver of a car that smashed into an SUV while moving at 120 mph, throwing the SUV's driver out of the car and killing him, has been identified as a 19-year-old Boston man, officials say.  Heweens Quetant, of Boston, was driving a family member's black 2019 Honda Civic when he crashed into a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe at top speed, killing 46-year-old Michael Wojdag, of Hanson, shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Michael WojdagGoFundMe / "We'll Miss You Mike Wojdag" After the crash, which occurred on Route 93 North in Braintree, the C…
Recovering Addict Running Boston Marathon To Get Others Back On Their Feet Recovering Addict Running Boston Marathon To Get Others Back On Their Feet
Recovering Addict Running Boston Marathon To Get Others Back On Their Feet After his first Boston Marathon was the "pinnacle" to his own recovery from drug abuse, a Worcester resident is running a second time to help others discover their own worth.   Matt Norton's passion for running came while he was overcoming a detrimental drug addition. The "gradual" addiction stemmed from Norton's college years where he owned the reputation of being “that friend that people would call for a good time,” he said in an interview with Daily Voice.  Drinking and smoking in his early 20s progressed to experimenting with cocaine, molly and ecstasy by his mid-20s. However, there wa…
Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man
Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man While police seek information about a pair of racing cars that may have caused the crash that killed a 46-year-old man, the man's family is reeling from the aftermath of the "painful, significant loss."   Michael Wojdag, of Hanson, died in a crash that occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 on Route 93 North in Braintree, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A black 2019 Honda Civic crashed into Wojdag's black 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, pushing Wojdag's SUV off the road and causing his death.  Evidence suggests that two other cars could have been involved i…
Braintree Residents React To Town's Warning About Fire At Clean Harbors Site Braintree Residents React To Town's Warning About Fire At Clean Harbors Site
Braintree Residents React To Town's Warning About Fire At Clean Harbors Site Residents were forced inside their homes after a fire broke out at a waste management facility on the South Shore this week – but some would have liked more of a heads up. Braintree firefighters responded to the fire at the Clean Harbors site, located at 1 Hill Avenue in Braintree, around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, the Town of Braintree said in a statement. The company offers services like "end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling," their website reads.  Several units including Hazmat officers and staff from the…
Killing At Braintree Hotel: Two Mississippi Men Admit To 2017 Slaying, DA says Killing At Braintree Hotel: Two Mississippi Men Admit To 2017 Slaying, DA says
Killing At Braintree Hotel: Two Mississippi Men Admit To 2017 Slaying, DA says Two Mississippi men admitted this week to killing a 27-year-old woman during a robbery at a Braintree hotel in 2017, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.  Kenyonte Galmore, 27, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received an 18 to 20-year-prison sentence on Friday, Jan. 27.  Kentavious Coleman, 25, also pleaded to manslaughter charges, and a judge sentenced him to seven years in prison, the prosecutor said.  The men were charged with murder, unarmed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.  Prosecutors allege the men tied up and killed 19-year-old Reina Rodriguez…