Trio Of Mass Breweries Among List Of America's Top 50 Craft Brewers Trio Of Mass Breweries Among List Of America's Top 50 Craft Brewers
Trio Of Mass Breweries Among List Of America's Top 50 Craft Brewers Massachusetts breweries were well-represented in a new list of the top 50 craft breweries in America, with one small beer business even pouring its way to the number two spot. Small, independent brewers collectively produced 24.3 million barrels of beer in 2022, according to the Brewer's Association, a craft brewer's trade association. The Association released a list of the top 50 highest-producing craft breweries on Tuesday, April 18, and three eastern Massachusetts breweries made the cut.  Jack's Abby Brewing, located in Framingham, claimed the number 47 spot with its authentic German-st…
$1M Lottery Winner: Framingham Mom Will Pay Off Son's Student Loans, Buy Home $1M Lottery Winner: Framingham Mom Will Pay Off Son's Student Loans, Buy Home
$1M Lottery Winner: Framingham Mom Will Pay Off Son's Student Loans, Buy Home A Framingham mom who won $1 million in Massachusetts State Lottery already knows how she'll spend the bulk of her windfall.  Tipwan Sahasankmontri said she wants to pay off her son's student loans and buy a home with the money.  Related: Mother, Son Each Win $100K In Mass Lottery Drawing Sahasankmontri decided to take the lump sum rather than the annuity payments, which means she'll take home $650,000 before taxes, the lottery said. She bought the winning "$5,000,000 100X Cashword" scratch-off ticket at Riverside Gulf at 1530 Concord St. in Framingham.  The s…
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Police carried out 19 raids across the state Thursday morning, April 13, and hauled in an amount of drugs and cash that would have made Pablo Escobar proud, authorities said. That's probably why officers found a painting of the former drug kingpin in one of the searches, authorities said.  Though, like their hero Escobar, 13 people involved in the drug trade found themselves in jail,  authorities said.  During the searches, investigators found —  40 pounds of amphetamine 15 pounds of methamphetamine 6 kilograms of fentanyl  2 kilograms of cocaine,  15,000 pre…
BOLO: Framingham Teen Could Have Gone To Find Missing Brother, Police Say BOLO: Framingham Teen Could Have Gone To Find Missing Brother, Police Say
Bolo: Framingham Teen Could Have Gone To Find Missing Brother, Police Say Police have issued a "Be On The Lookout (BOLO)" for a missing teenager from Framingham who could have gone to find his brother, who also went missing last year. Juan Pooubolon, age 15, was last seen on Saturday, April 8, according to Framingham Police. He is described as standing 5-foot-3, weighing 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  Missing JuvenileJuan Pooubolon, 15 years old, is missing out of Framingham. He was last seen on April 8th. Juan is 5'3", 125lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He may be headed to Atlanta, GA. Anyone with information is asked to call the Framing…
Woman Attacks Woman With Car Keys In Alleged Framingham Hate Crime Incident Woman Attacks Woman With Car Keys In Alleged Framingham Hate Crime Incident
Woman Attacks Woman With Car Keys In Alleged Framingham Hate Crime Incident Authorities are investigating after a woman from Marlborough assaulted another woman in Framingham in what reports are saying was a racially-movitated attack.  The incident happened outside California Nails, located at 49 Hollis Street, on Wednesday, March 29, Framingham Police told Daily Voice. The incident happened outside California Nails in downtown Framingham on Wednesday, March 29Google Maps Street View Michelle Millburn, age 45, attacked a victim multiple times while holding a set of keys. She has since been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, police report.…
Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say
Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say Framingham Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who has not been heard from in three weeks. George K. Wakanya, age 34, was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, Framingham Police report.  Missing PersonGeorge K. Wakanya, 34 years old, is missing and has not been in contact with anyone in 3 weeks. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Framingham Police Department at 508-872-1212. pic.twitter.com/faxo5q9R5s — Framingham Police (@FraminghamPD) April 3, 2023 Wakanya's mother told police that she had not heard from in three weeks and that his phone goes str…
Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham
Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham A popular bar and restaurant chain that labels itself as "an evolution of the classic neighborhood joint" will be opening several more locations in Massachusetts.  Despite any formal announcements, Tavern In The Square's website lists three upcoming locations in Framingham, Weymouth and Dedham.  The restaurant will also add two new locations in Bedford and Salem in New Hampshire.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tavern in the Square (@taverninthesquare) Tavern In The Square already has 10 Massachusetts locations as well as two …
Framingham 'Spoofer' Tricks Victims Into Wiring Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds Framingham 'Spoofer' Tricks Victims Into Wiring Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds
Framingham 'Spoofer' Tricks Victims Into Wiring Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds A 27-year-old used a fake business to stash the thousands of dollars he acquired through a criminal email scheme, officials say.  Gustaf Njei, of Framingham, was sentenced to pay almost $95,000 in restitution on top of two years in prison and two years of supervised release on Friday, March 10 for convictions relating to an email-based fraud scheme that netted him hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to US District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. Njei created a fake business called "Niej Trading" to operate a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) scheme, the distr…
Brookline Employee Accused Of Swindling Town Funds For Auto Parts: Officials Brookline Employee Accused Of Swindling Town Funds For Auto Parts: Officials
Brookline Employee Accused Of Swindling Town Funds For Auto Parts: Officials A Brookline town employee is accused of taking money from his employer and spending it on personal items, authorities said.  Allan McIntosh, a 60-year-old Natick resident, was arrested and charged with larceny over $1,200 on Friday, March 3, town officials and police reported almost a week later.  McIntosh is accused of using town funds to buy numerous personal items, including auto parts from a store in Framingham, while working for the Brookline Department of Public Works.  McIntosh, who worked for about nine years at DPW, was put on leave for an unrelated policy violation…
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Massachusetts is facing the fallout of a "significant" winter storm that is causing communities to batten down the hatches and enact parking bans.  Between four and 11 inches of heavy snow, along with hazardous travel conditions, are expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Boston.  Winter storm watch upgraded to winter storm warning generally north of I-90 with the exception of northeastern MA east of I-95 where an advisory is in effect. Advisory also in effect for areas south of I90 and west of I495 away from the coast. …
Penultimate Location Of Greater Boston Italian Food Chain Closing This Summer Penultimate Location Of Greater Boston Italian Food Chain Closing This Summer
Penultimate Location Of Greater Boston Italian Food Chain Closing This Summer A traditional Italian food chain will be reduced to one spot after its Concord location shuts down this summer, according to the restaurant's management group.  Papa Razzi Trattoria, located at 768 Elm Street in Concord, will officially close at the end of the restaurant's lease on July 31, according to a statement from Newport Restaurant Group (NRG). "This restaurant has been a beloved part of the Concord community for decades and a successful piece of our restaurant portfolio since 2012 when we purchased the Papa Razzi group of restaurants," Paul O'Reilly, president and CEO of NRG said i…
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns 'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days.  "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language.  These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…