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Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County
Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County June 2023 was when Mike Madigan says he experienced the scariest moment of his life. The 44-year-old Wyckoff, NJ, dad had finally taken the leap on owning a bar and restaurant of his own and had everything he needed to move forward with the project. He had the lease. He had the architectural plans. And he had the approval from everyone he needed. All he needed was a construction company to agree to the work. "I spent a good three or four months calling construction companies and setting up appointments," said Madigan, a Burlington, MA native who by day works as a controller for Keller Wil…
Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday
Rocco's Doughnut Company Closes Burlington Store On Pastry Holiday The Burlington branch of Rocco's Doughnut Company will say goodbye to the community on Friday, June 7, which happens to be National Doughnut Day.  The store at 19 3rd Ave. announced the closure in a Facebook post.  Our time here at 19 3rd ave will soon be coming to an end 🥺We came here one year ago (this June) as a pop-up and as our lease comes to a close we would love to thank you for the support you’ve all shown us. Our last day in Burlington will be Friday, June 7th which also happens to be National Doughnut Day 🍩🍩🍩 We hope to see you all these next few weeks and you can always…
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers A 34-year-old Peabody man was taken to a trauma center after crashing his SUV into a tree in Danvers.  The man, whose name was not released, went off the road about a half mile from the Route 62 exit of Route 1.  He was the only person in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Paramedics rushed him to Beverly Hospital and later to Lahey Hospital in Burlington.  A lane on Route 1 was closed for more than an hour as police cleaned, cleared, and investigated the crash.  It's unclear what caused the man to go off the road. 
Winners!: Two Massive Lottery Jackpots Hit On Same Day, 3 Miles Apart In Burlington, Wilmington Winners!: Two Massive Lottery Jackpots Hit On Same Day, 3 Miles Apart In Burlington, Wilmington
Winners!: Two Massive Lottery Jackpots Hit On Same Day, 3 Miles Apart In Burlington, Wilmington Two new Massachusetts Lottery winners are practically neighbors after the tickets were sold on the same day less than three miles apart.  A $650,000 $100X scratch-off ticket was sold at the Town Pantry in Burlington at 85 Wilmington Road on Tuesday, Dec. 12, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  On the same day, a $100,000 Mass Cash lottery ticket was sold in Wilmington at the Sunrise Market at 327 Main St.  The stores are just one turn and 2.7 miles away from one another.  The state lottery office did not release the winners' names. 
'Like An Earthquake': Video Shows Car Slamming Into Burlington Eye Care Store 'Like An Earthquake': Video Shows Car Slamming Into Burlington Eye Care Store
'Like An Earthquake': Video Shows Car Slamming Into Burlington Eye Care Store A Burlington optometry practice has temporarily closed after an SUV crashed through the front door. Surveillance video and photos taken by police show the extensive damage.  The crash happened at All Eye Care Doctors at 85 Middlesex Turnpike, near Burlington Mall, shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, authorities said. Burlington Police and Fire arrived to find a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander that had driven into the store before crashing into the rear of the furniture store Relax the Back. "It was this really loud noise," Dr. Dzenana Idrizovic, the store owner, told NBC Boston. "…
Teen Out On Bail Charged With Firing Gun Outside Eastern Mass Apartment Complex: DA Teen Out On Bail Charged With Firing Gun Outside Eastern Mass Apartment Complex: DA
Teen Out On Bail Charged With Firing Gun Outside Eastern Mass Apartment Complex: DA A teenager who was already out on bail for another alleged crime now faces several felony charges after police say he fired a gun at someone he was supposed to meet in Burlington earlier this month. Part of the description the victim gave to investigators was the shooter wore a GPS-monitoring bracelet.  Police were able to trace down the alleged shooter to a teen who has an open case in Bristol County, authorities said.  State troopers arrested the boy, who police did not name, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the backseat of a car in Boston. He had a large amount of cash and marijuana and…
High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar
High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar Police are seeking tips (not beef tips, just information) about a man who plundered the meat section of a Middlesex County supermarket.  A man stole a "large quantity" of steaks from a Burlington Wegman's grocery store at 53 Third Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to Mass Most Wanted.  The thief, seen wearing a black t-shirt emblazoned with the word "Boston" and light blue jeans, drove off from the store in a black Dodge Ram truck.  He is of medium height, with a medium build and a light complexion, the wanted poster said.  Burlington police are investigating the he…
21 Shots Fired In Burlington Apartment Shoot-Out, Police Investigate 21 Shots Fired In Burlington Apartment Shoot-Out, Police Investigate
21 Shots Fired In Burlington Apartment Shoot-Out, Police Investigate A stolen car was used in a shootout in Middlesex County, officials said.  A shooting was reported at the Avalon apartment complex at 1 Arboretum Way in Burlington in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 2, according to the Burlington Police Department.  Police arrived at the scene around 3:45 a.m. and determined that no one had been injured in the shooting.  Police said the initial investigation suggests that the suspects fired 21 shots from two separate weapons while on foot outside the apartment building.  The suspects drove off in a car stolen in Everet…
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…
Boston Woman Drowns SCUBA Diving In Rockport Boston Woman Drowns SCUBA Diving In Rockport
Boston Woman Drowns Scuba Diving In Rockport A 40-year-old South Boston woman died over the weekend in Rockport while SCUBA diving with her father, authorities said.  Sara Elizabeth Nivens was found late Saturday afternoon, July 22, near the Dry Salvages Rock about two miles northwest of the town, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. She had been on a two-day trip with her dad diving off a charter boat.  Authorities pulled Nivens' body from the water and took her to Addison Gilbert Hospital and later taken to Lahey Hospital Medical Center in Burlington, where doctors pronounced her dead.  Rockport pol…
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America 10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America A new list from Newsweek revealed the best hospitals for cancer treatment in America, and it included multiple Massachusetts health organizations.  Getting high-quality medical care is important at any stage of life, but it may be the most critical for people diagnosed with cancer. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published a list of the best cancer hospitals in the country, which included multiple Massachusetts hospitals.  "While nothing can stop the worry after receiving the diagnosis of a serious illness, having access to some of the best cancer treatment facilities in t…
Man Dies From Apparent Drowning In Lynnfield Pool Man Dies From Apparent Drowning In Lynnfield Pool
Man Dies From Apparent Drowning In Lynnfield Pool An apparent drowning is under investigation after an adult male died in a swimming pool, officials say.  A 911 call reported a possible drowning in a swimming pool on Northway in Lynnfield around 3:45 a.m. on Monday, June 26, according to a joint statement from the Lynnfield Fire and Police Departments.  First responders arrived at the scene and found an adult male who had apparently drowned in the pool.  CPR was administered at the scene and the victim was transported to the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. Despite all efforts, the man was pronounced dead.  "The L…
Judge Clears Burlington Officer In 2022 Shooting Of Man Armed With Knife Judge Clears Burlington Officer In 2022 Shooting Of Man Armed With Knife
Judge Clears Burlington Officer In 2022 Shooting Of Man Armed With Knife A Middlesex County judge ruled on Friday, June 23, that a Burlington police officer used appropriate force when she shot and killed a 42-year-old man last year,  Burlington Police Officer Robert Reyes and his partner Aurise Miedico were dispatched to the home of Paul Courtemanche, 42, on Jan. 23, 2022, after he called 911 to say he "didn't know how he was feeling." He also gave an ominous warning during the call that he had a knife and didn't know how he would react when police arrived at his home.  When the officers arrived at his Baron Park Lane apartment, Courtem…
Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington
Smoke Seen Coming From Car Fire At Lahey Hospital Parking Garage In Burlington Evening commuters in the Burlington area could see smoke spewing from the Lahey Hospital parking garage after a car reportedly caught on fire Friday evening, June 9. Auto fire Burlington Ma, Lahey Clinic parking garage pic.twitter.com/yJ0TVVkGUM — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) June 9, 2023 Smoke was seen as far from the Barnes & Noble down the road, according to a video posted by Ernie covino III (@covinoec3) on Twitter. The fire was reportedly on the roof of the garage.  Smoke as seen from Barnes and Nobles book store. Burlington Fire Department working a car fire on the roof of Lah…
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer 'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer A lack of shoppers has become the downfall for one major location of a popular grocery store chain in Massachusetts. Wegmans announced on Thursday, June 1 that they are closing their Natick store, located at 1245 Worcester Street, this summer because the location has struggled to attract enough customers.  The 365 employees at the store were told about the closure and that they would be able to keep their positions with the company at other locations.  “Making these decisions is never easy. However, we do it for the long-term benefit of our people, our customers, and our communit…
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody
Update: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody A man was transported to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on Route 1, officials say.  A 39-year-old pedestrian, from Mashpee, received serious injuries when he was hit by a 2021 Toyota Highlander on Route 1 in Peabody around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department. The pedestrian was reportedly trying to cross all lanes of traffic right before he was hit by the SUV.  He was conscious and alert when officials responded to the scene, according to the Peabody Police Department. He was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medica…
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building 2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building A four-alarm fire racked a building, closing businesses but narrowly avoiding spreading to neighboring structures, officials say.  A person spotted a fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street, from outside the building at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, according to the Wakefield Fire Department.  As soon as crews arrived at the scene they struck a second alarm, followed quickly by a third. A fourth alarm was struck almost an hour after the first, at approximately 4:50 p.m., when firefighters were forced to evacuate the building because of structural damage. …
Prostitution Sting Nabs 7 In Burlington: Police Prostitution Sting Nabs 7 In Burlington: Police
Prostitution Sting Nabs 7 In Burlington: Police Seven men who believed they were meeting a prostitute they hired online at a Burlington motel got a surprise when only police answered the door, authorities said.  The reverse sting was set into motion on Wednesday, April 12, when a female Burlington officer posing as a hooker posted an ad for sexual services on a site known for prostitution. She offered to meet them at a local motel for a fee. Officials didn't release the name of the hotel used for the joint operation with the Department of Homeland Security. Those arrested in the sting were charged with sexual conduct for a fee,…
Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions
Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions Red flag warnings are in effect across much of southern New England, and eastern and central Mass towns are feeling the heat as multiple brush fires broke out within hours of each other. Multiple Massachusetts communities reported brush fires on the afternoon of Friday, April 7. The influx of fiery flare-ups is due to dry and windy weather conditions that caused the National Weather Service to issue red flag warnings for the area.  The combination of low daytime relative humidity and gusty winds will elevate fire weather concerns today. A Red Flag Warning has been posted for most of sou…
Lasell Athlete Scams Employer Out Of $500K, Buys Luxury Goods: Police Lasell Athlete Scams Employer Out Of $500K, Buys Luxury Goods: Police
Lasell Athlete Scams Employer Out Of $500K, Buys Luxury Goods: Police A college track star stole $500,000 from the jewelry store where she worked, using the money to buy a Tesla, a Hawaiian vacation, and designer goods, officials say. Ariel Foster, 19, was arrested at her dorm at Lasell University on Wednesday, March 8 after an investigation began on Wednesday, Feb. 22 revealed she scored hundreds of thousands of dollars by jacking up the prices of merchandise and refunding the amount to her credit card, according to the Burlington Police Department. Foster, who ironically studied criminal justice, made eight such fraudulent transactions over three days at&nb…
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds 'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds Instead of fostering recovery, the operator of a chain of addiction treatment centers used his position to launder money, steal millions of dollars, and write prescriptions under doctors' names without permission, said the US attorney's office.  Michael Brier, of Newton, used his position as operator of Recovery Connections Centers of America to rake in millions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and other such organizations by falsifying healthcare claims, back-dating documents, and writing prescriptions using the names of doctors without their permission, according to Unite…
Victim Airlifted From 2-Car Middlesex County Crash With Life-Threatening Injuries Victim Airlifted From 2-Car Middlesex County Crash With Life-Threatening Injuries
Victim Airlifted From 2-Car Middlesex County Crash With Life-Threatening Injuries A MedFlight helicopter flew to the rescue of one of two victims of a serious car crash, officials say. In Middlesex county, two vehicles were involved in a crash that occurred on Merrimack Avenue in Dracut on Wednesday, March 1 around 5 or 6:00 p.m., the Dracut Police Department told Daily Voice.  Here’s the scene of the 2-vehicle crash in front of Merrimack Liquors on Merrimack Ave in Dracut. The second vehicle is down the embankment on the far side of this photo. Driver of the white sedan was ejected and transported by MedFlight. pic.twitter.com/AYOMmJpB4R — Aaron Curtis (@aselahcurti…
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…
Family 'Shattered, Broken' After Missing Burlington Woman Found Dead At 49 Family 'Shattered, Broken' After Missing Burlington Woman Found Dead At 49
Family 'Shattered, Broken' After Missing Burlington Woman Found Dead At 49 A family is in mourning after police found the body of a Burlington woman less than a day after she was reported missing. Kaylin Rose, age 49, of Burlington was reported missing on Friday, Feb. 17, Police Chief Thomas P. Browne reports. Her body was found on Saturday. "We are sorry that we can confirm that Kaylin Rose has been found dead," Burlington Police said on Facebook. "There is no foul play suspected." "Today we lost our beautiful daughter(in law)," Kaylin's mother-in-law Lyda Rose said on Facebook. "To say I am shattered and broken is an understatement. She was such a kind, loving…
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close More Stores In Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond this week raised the number of stores it plans to close across Massachusetts from seven to at least 12.  The retailer said it is struggling with debt obligations and will shutter some of its least profitable stores.  Last month, executives announced it had or planned to close seven locations in the state. On Tuesday, they added five more to that list.  Those include locations in: Hadley Dorchester Seekonk North Attleborough Leominster Milford Burlington Raynham North Dartmouth Pittsfield Hudson Dedham Eight Bed Bath & Beyond locations in the state…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 7 MA Locations Yet another slew of planned Bed Bath & Beyond store closures was announced, including multiple stores in Massachusetts. The struggling company announced the upcoming closures on Monday, Jan. 30, following a list of 62 store shutdowns announced earlier this month. The soon-to-shutter Massachusetts spots are: 230 Fortune Boulevard in Milford 35 Highland Avenue in Seekonk 3 Abbott Park in Burlington  600 South Street West, Suite 13 in Raynham 458 State Rd, Rt 6, Suite 100 in North Dartmouth 665 Merrill Rd in Pittsfield 820 Providence Highway in Dedham…
3 Hospitalized In Stoneham Double Vehicle Rollover That Blocked I-93 (UPDATE) 3 Hospitalized In Stoneham Double Vehicle Rollover That Blocked I-93 (UPDATE)
3 Hospitalized In Stoneham Double Vehicle Rollover That Blocked I-93 (Update) One person was trapped and three were hospitalized in a multiple-vehicle incident on I-93 North, officials say.  Firefighters were called to the scene of an incident in which two vehicles rolled over on Friday, Dec. 30 around 12:30 p.m., according to the Stoneham Fire Department. Emergency crews found two vehicles on their sides, one in the breakdown lane and one in the high speed lane, and a third vehicle that had been involved in the crash in the high speed lane.  Double roll over accident on 93 N at the Montvale Ave. exit in Stoneham pic.twitter.com/w9URF48fsm — DAN O'NEILL (@Dan0213…
Man Caught In New Hampshire For Alleged Carjacking At Mass Hospital: Police Man Caught In New Hampshire For Alleged Carjacking At Mass Hospital: Police
Man Caught In New Hampshire For Alleged Carjacking At Mass Hospital: Police A Salisbury man wanted for stealing a car outside a hospital in Burlington was arrested in New Hampshire in the same day, authorities said. Joshua Horvitz was arrested in Hudson, NH, for allegedly stealing a car at the entrance of Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, Burlington Police Chief Thomas Browne reports.  Horvitz allegedly threw the driver to the ground and stole their car while they were at the valet. Further investigation revealed Horvitz also threatened the driver with a weapon, Browne continued.  The driver was treated at the hospit…
22-Year-Old Billerica Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Burlington: Police 22-Year-Old Billerica Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Burlington: Police
22-Year-Old Billerica Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Burlington: Police A 22-year-old Billerica man has died in a weekend motorcycle crash in Burlington, authorities said. The man was killed in the crash at the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike and Blue Sky Drive around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, Burlington Police report. His identity has yet to be released. Road closed & being detoured through Network Drive. @burlingtonpd @BurlingtonMAFD — Mike (@NEFirebuff) November 6, 2022 The driver of another vehicle involved, a 29-year-old Florida woman, was taken to an area hospital as a precaution. Police did not specify her injuries.  The crash is under …
Student Brings Knife To Marshall Simonds Middle School In Burlington Student Brings Knife To Marshall Simonds Middle School In Burlington
Student Brings Knife To Marshall Simonds Middle School In Burlington School officials and police are increasing their safety procedures after a student brought a knife to a Burlington middle school.  A student found the kitchen paring knife at Marshall Simonds Middle School around 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Burlington Police Chief Thomas Browne and Superintendent of Schools Eric Conti report. The student immediately told a teacher and an assistant principal took the knife.  Officials later identified the student who brought the knife to school and told their family, authorities said. The student will face the necessary repercussions as a re…
'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton 'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton
'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton The 44-year-old CEO of a software company in Burlington was the man killed crossing the street one morning earlier this month in Acton, his company announced this week.  Kevin Shaw of Sudsbury died just after 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 14 after a teenager behind the wheel of a Subaru crashed into him on Great Road near Brook Street, police said. Responders took Shaw to the Lahey Clinic, where he later died of his injuries. The 17-year-old driver remained at the scene, and officers are still investigating the crash. Shaw was the CEO of VMS Software. The Tufts University graduate left b…