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Truck Left Dangling From Bridge Following Crash On I-495 In Harvard Truck Left Dangling From Bridge Following Crash On I-495 In Harvard
Truck Left Dangling From Bridge Following Crash On I-495 In Harvard All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-495 South Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, where a box truck was left hanging from a bridge in Harvard near the Boxborough line, authorities said.  It's unclear what caused the crash between exits 75 and 70, but the truck was left dangling over the Stow Road Bridge.  Boxborough police announced that drivers should expect heavy delays as crews were called in with cranes and wreckers to lift the truck back onto its wheels.  The Mass Department of Transportation announced just before 3 p.m. that the road had been cleared and traf…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize
Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize One lucky resident on the South Shore took home the biggest prize won in Massachusetts in a historic Powerball Jackpot drawing this week, lottery officials report.  Richard Lavery, of North Quincy, won a $1 million Powerball prize after the first five numbers on his Quic Pic ticket matched those selected in the game’s drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The jackpot was set at a record-breaking $2.04 billion, Massachusetts State Lottery officials report.  Lavery bought the winning ticket at West Squantum Market & Liquors located at 1205 West Squantum Street in Quincy, lo…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
UPDATE: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center UPDATE: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center
Update: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center After several hours of investigation, authorities determined there was no threat to the public after a suspicious package was reported at the Stow Shopping Plaza, authorities said. Authorities responded to a call about the package at 117 Great Road after workers noticed the item around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, authorities said. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Square was called to assess the item, which was determined to not pose any threat to the public around 1:15 p.m., authorities said.  “We appreciate the assistance from Maynard Police and Fire, Boxborough Fire and Massachuse…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Tewksbury Man, 60, Killed In Serious Car Crash On I-495 In Boxborough Tewksbury Man, 60, Killed In Serious Car Crash On I-495 In Boxborough
Tewksbury Man, 60, Killed In Serious Car Crash On I-495 In Boxborough A Tewksbury man was killed in a serious car crash that happened on I-495 north in Boxborough, authorities said. Steven Michaud, age 60, was injured in the crash that occurred around 4:35 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, Massachusetts State Police said. The crash was first reported by Boxborough Fire on Twitter. Engine 64, A1, Engine 63 are on Route 495 North, North of Route 111 for a serious MVA. Medflight is enroute and the highway is closed.@BoxboroughPD — Boxborough Fire Department (@BoxboroughFire) September 9, 2022 Initial investigation revealed that Michaud was driving his 2014 Audi A6 w…

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by David Cifarelli
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Serious Car Accident Reported On I-495 In Boxborough Serious Car Accident Reported On I-495 In Boxborough
Serious Car Accident Reported On I-495 In Boxborough A serious car accident was reported on I-495 North in Boxborough just before 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, Boxborough Fire said on Twitter. Engine 64, A1, Engine 63 are on Route 495 North, North of Route 111 for a serious MVA. Medflight is enroute and the highway is closed.@BoxboroughPD — Boxborough Fire Department (@BoxboroughFire) September 9, 2022 The accident caused the entire highway to be closed, Boxborough fire said. A medical helicopter was en route as well. This is developing story so check back for updates. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Woman Narrowly Escapes Fast-Approaching Tractor Trailer On I-495 In Boxborough Woman Narrowly Escapes Fast-Approaching Tractor Trailer On I-495 In Boxborough
Woman Narrowly Escapes Fast-Approaching Tractor Trailer On I-495 In Boxborough A woman narrowly dodged a potentially fatal crash where a speeding tractor trailer barreled into the back of a disabled van on the side of a highway Saturday evening, authorities said. The woman had pulled over into the breakdown lane on I-495 South in Boxborough when she noticed a fast-approaching tractor trailer behind her, Boxborough Police said on Facebook.  Earlier this evening, the Boxborough Police Department and Boxborough Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash... Posted by Boxborough Police Officer's Association on Saturday, July 16, 2022 The woman was able to exit…

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by David Cifarelli