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These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report A new U.S. News and World Report study ranked the top 10 Massachusetts public and charter high schools and crowned those who are best in class.  The publication released the new state rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 29, grading schools on graduation rates, college readiness, and teacher-to-student ratio.  Boston Latin School led the pack in Massachusetts with a graduation rate of 98 percent and a college readiness rating of 94.4. The school also ranked as one of the 50 best in the nation. Following Boston Latin School were Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Reviews 2 Massachusetts Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Reviews 2 Massachusetts Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up?
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Reviews 2 Massachusetts 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…

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by Josh Lanier
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Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord
Fitchburg Commuter Rail Suspended After Person Killed By Train In Concord Travel on the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line was suspended after a person was struck and killed by a train in Concord, MBTA officials confirm to Daily Voice.  An adult female intentionally walked in front of an oncoming train near the Belknap Street Crossing on the morning of Wednesday, July 13, NBC Boston and officials report. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.  Passengers were told to expect "significant delays" and seek alternate travel routes, the MBTA Commuter Rail said on Twitter.  Alternate travel info:🚍 Bus 76 for service between Lincoln and Alewife to connect …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Older Massachusetts Couple Victims Of Double Fatal Crash In Boston Older Massachusetts Couple Victims Of Double Fatal Crash In Boston
Older Massachusetts Couple Victims Of Double Fatal Crash In Boston An older couple from Belmont were the victims of a recent fatal crash in Boston, authorities said. The 85-year-old man and 83-year-old woman died from the crash that occurred on Soldiers Field Road in Boston around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, June 27, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation revealed the 85-year-old man from Belmont was leaving a business in the area of 1800 Soldiers Field Road when he was struck by another vehicle, police said.  The three people in the other vehicle were taken to local hospitals with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according …

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
Massachusetts High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings Massachusetts High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Massachusetts High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings Massachusetts is well represented in the brand-new 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation. The criteria in ranking the more than 17,000 focused on six factors:  College readiness,  Reading and math proficiency,  Reading and math performance,  Underserved student performance,  College curriculum breadth, Graduation rates.  College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, U.S. News & World Report said. The data used was from the 2018-…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ex-State Troopers Arrested For Embezzlement In Alleged Overtime Scheme Ex-State Troopers Arrested For Embezzlement In Alleged Overtime Scheme
Ex-State Troopers Arrested For Embezzlement In Alleged Overtime Scheme A former Central Massachusetts State Police Trooper was among the men arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement from the department. On Friday, Dec. 11, former State Police Sergeant William W. Robertson of Westborough, and former MSP Lieutenant Daniel J. Griffin of Belmont were arrested and charged in federal court in Boston, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusets, said. Robertson, 58, was indicted on one count of conspiracy, one count of theft concerning a federal program, and four counts of wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Griffin, 57, was indicted on one count of consp…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated
Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive Covid-19 Cases - Link Updated In Massachusetts, 96 confirmed incidents of COVID-19 infections among elementary and secondary school students, faculty, and staff have been reported since the start of the pandemic. So far, Worcester has had the most wide-reaching outbreak, but the virus only spread to faculty and staff. No Worcester students have reported contracting COVID-19 at school. About 50 Massachusetts school districts have had to contend with infections and the aftermath, which can include sterilization and quarantine. The numbers come from the National Education Association, which is tracking reports of school-…

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by Kristin Palpini
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'Low Risk' Districts Have 10 Days To Justify Remote Back-To-School Plans 'Low Risk' Districts Have 10 Days To Justify Remote Back-To-School Plans
'Low Risk' Districts Have 10 Days To Justify Remote Back-To-School Plans Massachusetts is strongly encouraging about 15 school districts to put students back in the classroom. School districts in communities where the risk of COVID-19 infection is low should be offering in-class education, the state said. Low-risk districts that started the school year remotely, and do not have a firm date on when in-class education will begin received letters from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Friday, Sept. 18. The letters demand an explanation for the school district’s reopening plans within 10 days to justify full, or nearly full, remo…

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by Kristin Palpini