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Real Estate
Massive $24M Concord Mansion With 11-Seat Movie Theater For Sale Massive $24M Concord Mansion With 11-Seat Movie Theater For Sale
$24M Mass Manor With 11-Seat Home Theater Up For Sale What do you even do with 25,537 square feet of living space? That’s what a $23.7 million mansion in Concord, Mass, wants you to find out. Built by Kistler & Knapp, the property at 210 Monument Farm Road offers not only a seven-bedroom main house but also three guest houses with seven more bedrooms. Aerial exterior shot of 210 Monument Farm Road in Concord, Mass. Sotheby's International Realty It is also complete with a luxurious spa, an indoor pool with a retractable roof, a tennis court, a greenhouse, and a high-end kitchen for cooking and entertaining. Related: $500K Pe…

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by Khier Casino
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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Somerville Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash Wrong-Way Driver Kills Somerville Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Somerville Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash A driver going the wrong way on a Middlesex County highway led to a head-on collision earlier this week that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Somerville woman will face charges in the fatal crash, police said.  The head-on crash happened just before 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, on Route 2 in Littleton. A 22-year-old Leominster woman drove her Dodge SUV west in the eastbound lane, Massachusetts State Police said.  She collided with a Mazda CX-5 near mile marker 114.  Geetika Guruprasad, who was driving the Mazda, was rushed to Emerson Hospital in Concord, where doctors…

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by Josh Lanier
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Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims The fires that ripped through the Hawaiin island of Maui were among the deadliest in modern US history, according to NPR, and Massachusetts residents jumped into action to help those whose homes were destroyed.  Over 175,000 GoFundMe donors from across the world have rallied to support the victims of the natural disaster in Maui, and Massachusetts residents have done their part, chipping in over $300,000 to various fundraising campaigns.  A group of people in Billerica raised money for their friend who owned a jewelry stand in Lahaina, Maui. The woman's stand was "a labor of love for over …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Good luck trying to get anywhere quickly, eastern and central Massachusetts roads and highways are experiencing serious flooding issues in the wake of heavy thunderstorms.  Flash flood and tornado warnings were put into effect for Suffolk, Norfolk, Worcester, Essex, and Middlesex Counties on Tuesday, August 8, according to the National Weather Service, and communities across the region suffered road flooding and closures. Between two and three and a half inches of rain fell, according to Mass511, with the area from Bellingham to Brookline experiencing the highest rainfall totals. Flash flo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
16 Students On Board When Minivan Strikes School Bus In Concord: Police 16 Students On Board When Minivan Strikes School Bus In Concord: Police
16 Students On Board When Minivan Strikes School Bus In Concord: Police More than a dozen students were onboard a school bus that was hit by a minivan in Concord this week. Thankfully, no one was hurt.  The bus, which was headed toward the Sanborn School, was turning on Route 2 from Walden Street when the minivan hit the back of the bus while merging onto the same road, authorities said. This all happened around 7:40 a.m. on Friday, May 26.  There were 16 students on the bus, along with the driver, at the time of the crash, authorities said. The driver of the minivan declined medical care and the vehicle was towed from the scene.  The …

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by David Cifarelli
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Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston
Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston Coyote sightings in Massachusetts are seemingly more common than people believe and one critter put that theory to the test when it was caught scoping out a Boston high school this week. A coyote was seen strolling around The English High School in Jamaica Plain on Friday, April 28, according to a Tweet from @RawhideCrypts.  Coyote must have been checking out classes at English High School this morning! Spotted leaving the parking lot and heading down Williams St around 6:40 @universalhub pic.twitter.com/nITOqG5HME — christy #NoNewWomensPrison (@RawhideCrypts) April 28, 2023 The Twitte…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Four Hospitalized, 70 Evacuated From Concord Senior Living Facility Gas Leak Four Hospitalized, 70 Evacuated From Concord Senior Living Facility Gas Leak
Four Hospitalized, 70 Evacuated From Concord Senior Living Facility Gas Leak A road to a senior living facility is closed and its residents removed while officials seek to determine what caused high levels of carbon monoxide to leak in the building, officials say.  A fire alarm sent first responders to Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, but upon arrival, at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, firefighters noticed that multiple carbon monoxide alarms were sounding, according to the Concord Fire Department.  Gas leak at Newbury Court senior living facility in #concord. Residents evacuated. Waiting for more info #boston25 pic.twitter.com/SA7FmRZSlG — …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down This Summer Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down This Summer
Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down 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…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
'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…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Concord Girl Hit By Car, Airlifted To Hospital: Police 12-Year-Old Concord Girl Hit By Car, Airlifted To Hospital: Police
12-Year-Old Concord Girl Hit By Car, Airlifted To Hospital: Police A 12-year-old girl was trying to cross the street when a car hit her, sending her to a hospital in a medical helicopter, officials say.  A pedestrian car crash on Commonwealth Avenue near Bradford Street was reported on Friday, Feb. 3 around 7:34 a.m., according to the Concord Police and Fire Departments.  First responders arrived to find a young girl suffering from injuries after being hit by a vehicle. She had been trying to cross the street.  Concord Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian https://t.co/4pRXv9duwG — ConcordMAPolice (@ConcordMAPD) February 3, 2023 Conco…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Burglars Bungle Concord ATM Robbery, But Escape In High-Speed Getaway: Police Burglars Bungle Concord ATM Robbery, But Escape In High-Speed Getaway: Police
Burglars Bungle Concord ATM Robbery, But Escape In High-Speed Getaway: Police A trio of burglars attempted to steal an ATM earlier this week but succeeded only in making a mess, authorities said. Investigators released photos from the crime scene and of the would-be thieves in the hopes of making a quick capture.  Concord police received an alarm just after 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14., from a Citizens Bank at 1134 Main Street, authorities said. When officers arrived, they found a damaged ATM with the front panel ripped off to expose the wires inside, but no money was stolen.  Click here to see a surveillance video of the attempted ATM theft.  A Mayna…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
Parent Threatened To Harm Concord Schools Superintendent: Reports Parent Threatened To Harm Concord Schools Superintendent: Reports
Parent Threatened To Harm Concord Schools Superintendent: Reports A disgruntled parent emailed Concord schools officials earlier this week and threatened to harm superintendent Dr. Laurie Hunter, CBS Boston reported.  John Grace, 50, is accused of sending a message on Monday, Dec. 12, that made specific threats, CBS reported, though police did not release what he said or why he was angry.  Concord police secured Hunter's office and placed a cruiser outside her home. Officers arrested Grace, searched his home, and seized his firearms, the news station reported.  Grace is being held under house arrest and is required to wear a GPS monitoring…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police UPDATE Acton Police report that Huanlu Wang was found safe in Concord on Saturday, Dec. 3. Massachusetts State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 83-year-old missing from Acton. Huanlu Wang was last seen in the area of 960 Main Street in Acton around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, Acton Police report. Wang is known to walk to the Bruce Freedom Trail in Chelmsford as well as other placed far from home.  Silver Alert for Huanlu Wang, 83, Asian male, 5’5”/140 lbs, brown eyes/gray hair, last seen leaving home on Sachem Way, Acton on foot at noon Friday. Known to walk long distances &am…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police
Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police Three Framingham teens are accused of running from Acton police in a stolen dump truck earlier this week.  Christopher De Brito, 18, faces charges of resisting arrest and theft of a motor vehicle, and two 17-year-olds are charged with theft of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a vehicle, and unlicensed driving, Acton police said. Police did not release the names of the younger suspects.  An Acton police officer monitoring traffic on Great Road Thursday morning, Dec. 1, noticed the F-350 dump truck had an expired sticker and pulled it over. The dri…

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
This Historic Concord Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years This Historic Concord Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years
This Historic Concord Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years It's been 300 years since one Massachusetts home went on the market.  The 4,500-square-foot colonial on Sudbury Road in Concord — which was apparently used to store tents, utensils and axes during the Revolutionary War, according to WCVB — is listed for nearly $1.6 million. The home was first bought by one of Concord's first settlers, John Scotchford, in 1653, WCVB says.  He lived there with his wife before selling it to Deacon Edward Wheeler in 1696. It's been occupied by his children, and their children, and their children —well, you get the idea — ever since. The house h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
RI Car Thief Leads 21-Mile Police Pursuit Before Smashing Into 3 Cruisers In MA RI Car Thief Leads 21-Mile Police Pursuit Before Smashing Into 3 Cruisers In MA
RI Car Thief Leads 21-Mile Police Pursuit Before Smashing Into 3 Cruisers In MA Three Massachusetts State Police cruisers were damaged during a pursuit of a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Rhode Island, authorities said. The situation started when a State Trooper noticed a Dodge Charger that was reported stolen on Route 190 northbound in Sterling around 2:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, Massachusetts State Police said. The same vehicle had just fled from Worcester police as well, police said.  When the Trooper tried to stop the vehicle, the Charger refused and a pursuit ensued. Other Troopers tried to deflate the car's tires but the driver continued f…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (DEVELOPING) Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (DEVELOPING)
Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (Developing) Editor's note: A former version of this article said that a vehicle was involved in the incident. That information has since been corrected. A portion of downtown Concord was closed after a Commuter Rail train struck person on the tracks the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31, Concord Police said.  Update: incident involves person, vehicle not struck. Person transported via @bostonmedflight https://t.co/lykOrvSbE8 — ConcordMAPolice (@ConcordMAPD) August 31, 2022 Multiple crews were on the scene around 10:30 a.m. including a Boston MedFlight helicopter, police added.  The incident shut down…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Medway PE Teacher, Coach Needs Help Rebounding From Medical Emergency Medway PE Teacher, Coach Needs Help Rebounding From Medical Emergency
Medway PE Teacher, Coach Needs Help Rebounding From Medical Emergency One day Dave Murphy was doing what he loves most: teaching students about physical education at Medway High School and coaching basketball.  The next, he was admitted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston for a "major medical emergency," a GoFundMe organized on his behalf reads. Now the community is trying to get Murphy out of the hospital and back on the court.  "Dave is a beloved PE teacher at Medway High School, and his wife, Beth, is a cherished PE teacher at the Thoreau School in Concord," the campaign reads. "Their two daughters graduated from CCHS and the entire family has…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Concord Home Destroyed By 6-Alarm Weekend Fire Concord Home Destroyed By 6-Alarm Weekend Fire
Concord Home Destroyed By 6-Alarm Weekend Fire Multiple residents are displaced after a 6-alarm fire ripped through a home in Concord over the weekend, authorities said. Crews responded to the fire at a three-story, two-row family house at 119 Sudbury Road around 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, the Concord Fire Department said.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy flames coming from the back porch on the second floor. The fire completely spread throughout the inside of the second and third floor as well.   The fire was knocked down around 10:25 p.m., the department said. All residents were able to get out safely and none wer…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
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