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Ex-Central Mass 2nd Grade Teacher Gets 3.5 Years After Admitting To Child Porn Charge: Feds Ex-Central Mass 2nd Grade Teacher Gets 3.5 Years After Admitting To Child Porn Charge: Feds
Vincent Kiejzo Had More Than 6,000 Images Of Child Abuse A 36-year-old former Milford second-grade teacher will spend more than three years behind bars after he admitted to having thousands of images of child sexual abuse material, federal authorities said.  Vincent Kiejzo pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography in December and was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday, May 15, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The former Memorial Elementary School teacher must also pay $43,500 in restitution to the victims.  Police began investigating Kiejzo in 2019 after his IP address was linked t…
$1M Lottery Winner: Central Mass Man Claims Massive Jackpot $1M Lottery Winner: Central Mass Man Claims Massive Jackpot
John Choate, of Milford, Wins $1M In Massachusetts Lottery A Worcester County man says he can already feel the sun on his face on some fishing boat as he spends some of his loot.  John Choate, of Milford, won $1 million in the “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 scratch-off game.  Choate chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He picked his machine he played very carefully. Choate went with No. 21, the same day as his birthday.  He plans to use the cash to travel and go fishing.  Choate bought his winning ticket at the Mac Package Store at 86 Prospect St. in Milford. The store w…
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…
$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand $1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand
$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand It pays to help your wives, fellas. At least that's what one Worcester County man found out when he picked up a lottery ticket while running an errand for his wife and won $1 million.  Joshua Chunis, of Milford, landed the seven-figure win playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off game. He bought the ticket when he stopped to get gas in his wife's car.  Chunis chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to make home improvements. Chunis bought the ticket at Sunoco A Plus at 527 SW Cutoff in Wo…
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Western Mass Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Western Mass Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Western Mass Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police A suspect has been arrested months after an armed robbery at a bank in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshire County holdup happened Nov. 29, 2023, in Pittsfield, at the NBT Bank located on Merrill Road. Pittsfield police said employees called 911 at around 5 p.m. saying a masked man had pulled a gun on them and demanded cash. The robber directed the tellers to lock the doors, close the blinds, and open the vault. He then ordered the employees to sit on the floor and zip-tied their hands in front of them, police said. After grabbing all the cash he could from the vault and two tell…
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In 'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In If you can't beat 'em, bite 'em. That's what police said one Worcester County woman did during a break-in at a home in Worcester earlier this week.  Valdirene Da Cruz is charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering during the nighttime to commit a felony, Milford police said.  Da Cruz and two men broke into a Milford home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. A fight broke out during the incident between Da Cruz and a woman inside the home. That's when police say Da Cruz bit the woman's lip, causing "deep lacerations." The injured …
(Update) I’ve Been Stabbed: Man Flags Down Milford Police To Ask For Help After Attack (Update) I’ve Been Stabbed: Man Flags Down Milford Police To Ask For Help After Attack
Pedro Caetano Arrested, Charged After Stabbing In Milford Update: An 18-year-old man appeared in Milford District Court on three charges stemming from a stabbing that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 17. Pedro Caetano was charged with assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery in connection with stabbing another man who flagged a police officer down, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. The man was rushed to a local hospital, and his medical condition was not immediately available. Caetano was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Friday, …
Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Central Mass Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Central Mass Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops
Man Ran Illegal Dentist Office In Central Mass Convenience Store Near Police Station: Cops Police in Worcester County said a 64-year-old man ran an illegal dentistry office in the back room of a convenience.  Juan Hermida Munoz, of Milford, was arrested and charged last week with practicing unauthorized dentistry and practicing unauthorized medicine, Milford police said.  Investigators said Munoz rented a room in the rear of the Alternativa Convenience Store at 140 Main St., Suite 7, in Milford, where he performed examinations, tooth extractions, anesthetics, and cleanings. The store is three blocks away from the Milford Police Department.  It's unc…
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…
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Central Mass Neighborhood A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to support a woman who lost everything in a fire this week.  "Ms. Toni’s house was tragically perished by a fire in the tight knit Milford neighborhood," a GoFundMe campaign reads.  "Toni is a sweet lady who always offers a helping hand to those near her," the campaign continued. "She is kind, loving, and giving. Please consider donating to help Toni pay for not only repairs, but items and priceless memorabilia in the home."  Smoke was seen coming from the home several blocks awayRob Sheedy on Facebook The fire broke out at a home…
19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Central Mass Woods: DA 19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Central Mass Woods: DA
19-Year-Old Eagle Scout Found Dead While Biking In Central Mass Woods: DA A 19-year-old man who was last heard from while biking in his neighboring town in Central Massachusetts was found dead after search crews found his body the night after his disappearance, authorities said.  Daniel Cambourelis-Haskins was supposed to return to his Hopkinton home around 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, according to Milford Police on Facebook. However, Cambourelis-Haskins called his mother around 6:11 p.m. saying his phone was dying while he biking on the Milford Bike Trail. Missing Man. Anyone with any information please call Milford Police immediately at 508-473-1113. Posted…
Officials ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Central Mass Car Crash Officials ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Central Mass Car Crash
Officials ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Central Mass Car Crash Officials in Milford have identified the 31-year-old man killed in an early morning crash on Sunday, Feb. 19.  Luis Saeteros Guallpa of Milford died just after 4 a.m. when a car crashed into him as he walked near the back entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar street, authorities said.  A woman who identified herself as his cousin on Facebook said the family plans to send Guallpa's body back to his native Ecuador for burial.  Buenas tardes mis amigas /os / Familiares Mi Primo tuvo un accidente grande este domingo 19 y no resistió ya que fue... Posted by Meri S…
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking In Central Mass Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking In Central Mass
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking In Central Mass A 31-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning, Feb. 19, while walking near a fast-food restaurant in Milford, authorities said.  The man, who police have not publicly identified, was hit just after 4 a.m. while walking by the rear entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar streets, Milford Police said. Investigators  The driver remained on the scene. Police did not release their name. It's unclear if they will face any charges.  Milford police are investigating the crash with the Worcester District Attorney's Office.
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…
Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police
Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police Milford police are warning residents of fentanyl-laced drugs after more than a half dozen people overdosed on the synthetic opioid there in less than a week. Police said they were aware of cocaine being laced with benzos and fentanyl being sold without the consumer's knowledge. Since Wednesday, Jan. 25, eight people have overdosed on these mixtures.  Related: Man Accused Of Multiple Drug ODs In Milford Arrested: Police "Based on our professional experiences, fentanyl is now in all different types of substances, whether that be cocaine, methamphetamine, fake pills, or vape cartrid…
Drunk Massachusetts Driver Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police Drunk Massachusetts Driver Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police
Drunk Massachusetts Driver Clocked Going 116 MPH In New Hampshire: Police A 25-year-old driver from Massachusetts was arrested for going well over the speed limit while drunk in New Hampshire, authorities said.  Freddy Morocho-Carchi, of Milford, MA, was arrested after State Troopers noticed a vehicle speeding on I-93 in Tilton, NH, around 10:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, New Hampshire State Police report. The Trooper monitoring traffic clocked Morocho-Carchi driving at 116 miles per hour. DWI ARRESTOn November 29, 2022 at approximately 10:51PM, Trooper Erin Frost of the #NHSP #TroopD barracks was monitoring traffic on Interstate 93 in the town of Tilton. Whil…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 3 Massachusetts Locations New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 3 Massachusetts Locations
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include 3 Massachusetts Locations Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced 56 new store closures that it says will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. The closure list includes three locations in Massachusetts: Worcester County: 230 Fortune Boulevard, Milford  Suffolk County: 8B Allstate Road, Dorchester Bristol County: 35 Highland Ave., Seekonk The company is due to report its results for the second quarter later this month. Bed Bath & Beyond now has about 900 stores, including those scheduled to be closed. The full list of new closures is available here.
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy A judge ordered a 38-year-old Winchendon man who confessed to disabling cars in several cities in Hampton and Worcester counties as part of a fetish to undergo counseling, authorities said.  Judge Richard Cary sentenced Alexander K. Yee to three years probation after he pleaded guilty to four counts of malicious damage to a motor vehicle late last month, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He must also wear a GPS monitor and attend therapy.  “This disturbing behavior went on despite Yee knowing that all eyes were on him," Assistant Northwestern District Attorney Erin Aiello s…
COVID-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates COVID-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates
Covid-19: Two 'Red' Central Mass Cities At High Risk, Town-By-Town Trends, Rates Keeping with the trend of declining COVID-19 infections, Central Massachusetts has only 2 “red” communities - cities and towns with the highest risk of virus transmission. On Thursday, March 4, Massachusetts unveiled its latest weekly update on COVID-19 incidents by the municipality. Red communities in Central Massachusetts for the week of March 4 are: Blackstone, 26.1 new incidents per 100,000 people, And Clinton, 29,9. Both communities experienced increases in COVID-19 incidents, according to state data. Statewide, the average daily incident rate was 21.3 new cases per 100,000 people…
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares
City Pays $8,000 Per Mile For Snow/Ice Removal - See How Your Town's Plowing Budget Compares Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
COVID-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends COVID-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends
Covid-19: New Cases Plummet In Central Mass Cities - Local Rates, Trends Among Worcester County’s five largest communities, only one is “red” - the state’s highest risk category for the spread of COVID-19. Although it might still technically be risky, Leominster’s daily average COVID-19 new case rate per 100,000 people has plummeted since last week. During the week of Feb. 3, Leominster’s COVID-19 rate was 115.9. As of, Feb. 11, Leominster’s rate is 46.7. On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released the weekly town-by-town COVID-19 rate report. The numbers showed declining cases in all of Worcester County’s five largest cities -…
COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates
Covid-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates Two local school districts experienced COVID-19 flare-ups over the last week, according to the most recent state data. On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released how many COVID-19 incidents were reported by students and staff from Jan. 21-27. Most of the Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as the Berkshires, had school districts where no COVID-19 incidents were reported that week. However, Shrewsbury and Hampden-Wilbraham school districts each reported 12-15 students and faculty that had become il…
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…
Not Another Milford: Residents Skeptical Of Amazon Distribution Center Plan Not Another Milford: Residents Skeptical Of Amazon Distribution Center Plan
Not Another Milford: Residents Skeptical Of Amazon Distribution Center Plan Now that Amazon has officially recognized intentions to build a distribution center in Worcester, residents have a lot to say about it. For one thing, they don’t want to have an experience with Amazon like the situation unfolding in Milford. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, during a Planning Board meeting, residents voiced concerns about the project to demolish Greendale Mall and build an Amazon distribution center in its place. In recent weeks, speculation had made its way across the city that plans submitted to Worcester for a large warehouse looked an awful lot like other schematics online retail…
COVID-19: 9 New Central, Western Mass Communities Turn 'Red' - Local Data COVID-19: 9 New Central, Western Mass Communities Turn 'Red' - Local Data
Covid-19: 9 New Central, Western Mass Communities Turn 'Red' - Local Data Nine more Central and Western Massachusetts communities have been added to the state’s COVID-19 “red” list as infection rates climb across the state and nation. This week, Nov. 27, there are 31 Central and Western Massachusetts communities in the red - meaning that they are at the highest risk to spread the virus. Last week, Nov. 19, there were 21. The week before that, Nov. 12, there were 9. This week, the Massachusetts average daily COVID-19 rate per 100,000 people was 34.9. Newly added to the red list are Belchertown, East Longmeadow, Leicester, Millbury, Monson, Paxton, Rutland, Sutt…
COVID-19: 'Red' Communities More Than Double In Central, Western Mass - Local Rates And Trends COVID-19: 'Red' Communities More Than Double In Central, Western Mass - Local Rates And Trends
Covid-19: 'Red' Communities More Than Double In Central, Western Mass - Local Rates And Trends The number of COVID-19 “red” communities has more than doubled in Central and Western Massachusetts since last week, according to the most recent state data, Thursday, Nov. 19. Last week there were 9 Central and Western Massachusetts communities in the red. Now there are 21: Blackstone, Chicopee, Clinton, Douglas, Fitchburg Hampden, Holyoke, Lancaster, Leominster, Ludlow, Lunenburg, Milford, Northbridge, Southbridge, Southwick, Springfield, Sterling, Templeton, Uxbridge, West Springfield, Winchendon. To see local rates and trends, scroll to the end of the article. Among the red communitie…
COVID-19: Number Of Red Communities Triples In Central, Western Massachusetts COVID-19: Number Of Red Communities Triples In Central, Western Massachusetts
Covid-19: Number Of Red Communities Triples In Central, Western Massachusetts The number of COVID-19 “red” communities has tripled in Central and Western Massachusetts since last week, according to the most recent state data, Thursday, Nov. 12. Last week, Nov. 6, there were 3 - Fitchburg, Ludlow, and Springfield. Now there are 9 - Chicopee, Clinton, Fitchburg, Holyoke, Leominster, Milford, Springfield, Uxbridge, and West Springfield. In a bit of good news, the COVID-19 rate in Ludlow dropped low enough to get the city removed from the red list. However, the rates in Fitchburg and Springfield went up. Massachusetts has changed the system for local COVID-19 rates…
COVID-19: Massachusetts 'Bachelorette' Contestant Tests Positive, Crashes Car COVID-19: Massachusetts 'Bachelorette' Contestant Tests Positive, Crashes Car
Covid-19: Massachusetts 'Bachelorette' Contestant Tests Positive, Crashes Car The "new" Massachusetts bachelor competing on this season of “The Bachelorette” has tested positive for COVID-19. The shock of the diagnosis caused the reality TV contestant to crash his car, he said. Peter Giannikopoulos, 32, of Everett, said on Tuesday, Nov. 9, that he has put himself into a two-week quarantine following the positive test results. Giannikopoulos was among the "new" contestants vying for the affections of “The Bachelorette” Tayshia Adams. Four bachelors, including Giannikopoulos, were added to the cast on Tuesday's show, Nov. 10. Filming wrapped up in September. In an …
COVID-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends For Worcester County COVID-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends For Worcester County
Covid-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends For Worcester County A little more than one-third of Massachusetts cities and towns are “red” and considered high-risk for the transmission of COVID-19. Of the 122 red Massachusetts communities, 18 are in Worcester County: Athol, Auburn, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Hubbardston, Leicester, Leominster, Mendon, Milford, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Webster, West Boylston, Westborough, and Worcester. As of Thursday, Oct. 29, there are now 122 red municipalities reporting high numbers of new COVID-19 cases every day for the past 28 days. The “red” refers to the color-coded system Massachusetts i…
COVID-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection COVID-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection
Covid-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection Nearly 80 Massachusetts communities are at “high-risk” for the spread of COVID-19, according to the most recent state data. COVID-19 incidents have spiked across the state leading to clusters of coronavirus incidents in nearly every corner of Massachusetts. The overall daily average infection rate is 1.4 per 100,000 residents as of Friday, Oct. 22. Among the 77 communities that are high-risk or “red” (so-named due to the state’s color-coded incident map), there are 19 in Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties. Communities newly added to the high-risk category include Holyoke, Hudson, a…