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Northborough, MA

'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: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say UPDATE: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say
Update: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say Police in Northborough are asking for the public's help to find a 15-year-old boy who went missing last week.  Michael Davis Jr. disappeared around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, and hasn't been seen since, Northborough police said. He's described as 6 feet tall, weighing 150-170 pounds with a slim build, fair complexion and short red hair.  Michael also has health conditions and there is concern for his well-being. In an updated release, police said that Michael Could be in the Boston or Worcester area.  Press Release: Updated information on missing juvenile NORTHBOROUGH — Police Chief…
Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA
Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA An athletic trainer who used his position to inappropriately touch two underage female athletes, officials say.  Damon Amato, 32, was arraigned last week on charges relating to three incidents of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of fourteen, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 3.  Amato, of Northborough, was working as an athletic trainer at Lowell High School when he allegedly touched the two teenagers inappropriately.  The scheduling conference is planned for Friday, Feb. 17.
FOUND: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks FOUND: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks
Found: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks Police have located a man who was missing for over two weeks after issuing a "Be On The Lookout" (BOLO), authorities say.  Shaun O'Donoghue, age 54, has been located safely, Framingham Police said on Facebook.  UPDATE: Shaun O'Donoghue has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help. pic.twitter.com/S7lCmFjN5d — Framingham Police (@FraminghamPD) December 22, 2022 Before his discover O'Donoghue was last seen in Northborough on Saturday, Dec. 6 and the BOLO was issued a week and a half later, on the 17th, Framingham Police said on Facebook.  O'Donoghue was described as white male…
WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
Watch: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit.  Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version.  The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help
GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help This week's GoFundMe Roundup includes restaurants hoping to rebuild after a tragedy, long-established businesses looking to relocate, and hardworking owners in need of support. Here's how you can help.  Thai Place Hopes to Heal After Fire For Thai Place Restaurant (Allston): We've built a community and shared a love for Thai food for 11 years. Our restaurant and many were unfortunately affected by a 3-alarm fire. We are asking for help to raise money in hopes of re-building and welcoming back the community. This campaign has raised $2,965 of its $20,000 goal.  Click he…
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 A 16-year-old boy has died unexpectedly at his home in central Massachusetts, loved ones said. Jon Niemi was found unresponsive at his Northborough home around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, Northborough Police said on Facebook. He was pronounced dead a few moments later by fire and EMS crews, police said. "Jon you will be greatly missed," one Facebook user wrote. "Such a good kid taken way too soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is real."  Jon you will be greatly missed! Such a good kid taken way to soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is... Po…
Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit
Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit A Northborough man is facing up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling over $360,000 from a non-profit organization in Sturbridge, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  Kyriakos "Rick" Kapiris, age 36, worked at the non-profit as an IT manager from April 2015 to May 2020. During his time there, Kapiris had access to two of the company's credit cards to pay for equipment and certain services, the office reports. However, Kapiris created three vendor accounts to embezzle funds and fabricate sales invoices starting in 2016, the office reports. Kapiris the…
Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail
Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail Breaking into a fire station is one thing but for one Northborough man the buck didn't stop with just the broken glass – he had to make one other point. Dispatchers heard a loud crash outside the Westborough Fire Station, located at 42 Milk Street, at 3:20 a.m. on Monday, June 13, the Westborough Fire Department said in a release on Facebook.  The dispatchers found a man, later identified as Kevin Tupper, smashing the front doors of the station with an unknown object, fire officials said.  While waiting for police to arrive, Tupper pointed something with a red laser at dispa…