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'His Kindness Was A Beacon': Support Swells For Late Stoughton Father, Fiancé
After a Massachusetts brother, fiancé, and father unexpectedly died, the community is helping support the family he left behind while remembering his lasting legacy.
William Harris (known to many as “Bill” or “Billy”), a lifelong Norfolk County resident, died on Saturday, April 6.
Bill, who was born in Norwood and lived with his family in Stoughton at the time of his death, had recently come back from a weekend vacation with his fiancée and the pair’s three children when he came down with the flu.
The flu quickly turned into pneumonia, which led to a blood clot that required Harris to b…
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking.
The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list.
Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity.
With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
'Classic' Westwood Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M
A sprawling 12,700-square-foot estate that recently went on the market in Massachusetts features a library, heated pool, greenhouse, and more.
The $13.5 million Norfolk County home, located at 401 Sandy Valley Road in Westwood, is the epitome of privacy.
With 12 acres of land and an additional 100 acres of conserved land surrounding the lot, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was rebuilt in 2018 to ensure that it is perfect for its next owner.
Besides the stunning home, which has a spacious primary suite and walk-in closet, a library attached to the living room, and an exercise room,…
John Reardon, Of Millis, Threatened To Kill Jews, Feds Say
Police arrested a 59-year-old Norfolk County man after investigators say he left voicemails threatening to kill Jewish people and blow up their places of worship.
John Reardon, of Millis, is charged with one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with harm via an explosive, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday. Reardon was arrested last week.
Investigators say Reardon called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, Thursday morning, Jan. 25, and left a voicemail threatening horrific violence over the …
Murder-Suicide Suspected In Dover Triple Killing: DA
Three people were found dead inside a Norfolk County home on Thursday evening, Dec. 28, were likely killed as a result of a domestic violence dispute, authorities said.
Teena Kamal, 54, her husband, Rakesh Kamal, 57, and their daughter Arianna Kamal, 18, were found dead inside the home in Dover just before 7:30 p.m., the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. They had all been shot to death.
Dover police received a 911 call from a family member who went to the house to check on the family.
The investigation into the killings has just begun, but police do not beli…
$874K Scheme: Former Postmaster From Quincy Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds
A 50-year-old Massachusetts man who once served as postmaster for a Fairfield County post office has admitted to defrauding the US Postal Service out of over $874,000 as part of a bribery, kickback, and embezzlement scheme that he operated, officials announced.
Former Brookfield resident Ephrem D. Nguyen, age 50, pleaded guilty to a fraud offense related to his scheme on Friday, Oct. 13, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.
According to federal officials, Nguyen, who now lives in Quincy, Massachusetts in Norfolk County, had been employed b…
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police
Despite the best efforts of state troopers, a 23-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when his car crashed into a median on I-495 in Norfolk County, authorities said.
Sage A. Woodward, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, crashed his BMW on the highway near mile marker 35.2 in Plainville around 3:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Troopers said. The car landed in water, but the vehicle burst into flames, which started a small brush fire.
Troopers Matt Higgins and Grant Gadbois were the first on the scene and found the 2008 sedan upside down in the channel. They rushed do…
Medfield Teen Charged With Boat Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Dover Girl On Cape Cod: DA
Authorities have accused a 19-year-old Norfolk County man of crashing a boat while intoxicated over the summer and killing a beloved 17-year-old girl with a bright future, officials said.
David K. Sullivan, 19, was indicted on Friday, Sept. 29, on death of a person caused by operating a vessel or boat under the influence of alcohol, possessing fake RMV documents, minor in possession of alcohol, reckless or negligent operation of a vessel causing death, and two counts of operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol causing serious bodily injury, Cape an…
Man, 41, Killed In Weymouth Multi-Car Crash ID'd By Police
Massachusetts State Police have identified the man killed in an early morning Thursday, Sept. 29, crash in Norfolk County.
Adam Fallon, 41, of Whitman, was killed around 5 a.m. when his 2014 Mazda CX5 was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Route 3 near exit 38B in Weymouth, State Police said.
Paramedics took Fallon to South Shore Hospital, where he later died.
Police did not say if the drivers of the 2016 Smart Fortwo and the 2011 Chevrolet Trailblazer, who were also involved in the wreck, were injured.
State police are investigating th…
Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA
A man police say shot and killed 17-year-old Nathan Paul in Quincy last year and fled to Puerto Rico has been arrested and brought back to Massachusetts, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.
Keniel Diaz-Romero, formerly of Quincy, will be arraigned later this week on charges of murder, larceny from a person, possession of a counterfeit bill, uttering a counterfeit bill, conspiracy to commit larceny, and unlawfully carrying a firearm, the prosecutor said.
Diaz-Romero is the sixth and final suspect to be charged in the killing of the Weymouth High School senior on Feb. 15, …
Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash
The Norfolk County community is pouring out donations to help the family of a man who died in a tragic three-car crash.
Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 in a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A man from Cranston, Rhode Island, Joseph Pompei Jr., was later arrested in relation to the crash.
Read more: Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested
The Foxborough man was described as "a loving and devoted husband and Dad" in a GoFundMe created to support the…
Wrentham Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support
A Norfolk County man was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when he experienced a medical emergency and died, leaving behind a widow and two young children.
Stephen Hinton, age 42, of Wrentham, died while on vacation with his family on Cape Cod on Aug. 19, according to a GoFundMe created to support Hinton's widow, Emily Hinton, his 8-year-old daughter Lucy, and 2-year-old son Wyatt.
Stephen is remembered as a beloved father dedicated to his family, loved animals, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of "Star Wars."
Stephen Hinton leaves behind his wife of 11 years, two children, his …
Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested
A man was charged with motor vehicle homicide after his involvement with a crash that killed a Norfolk County man, officials say.
Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 after a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 north near Exit 7 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Joseph Pompei Jr., age 50, of Cranston, Rhode Island, was later arrested in relation to the crash, police said in an update.
The tragedy was initiated before 4:15 p.m. by a crash between a 2006 Buick LaCrosse, driven by Pompei, and a late-model Cadillac Escalade, d…
Cohasset Pair, Child Nabbed For Vandalism In Hull
Three people were arrested for trespassing and spray painting a park in Norfolk County, officials say.
Matthew Ferreira, age 18, and Kylie Ferreira, age 20, both of Cohasset, were arrested along with a 17-year-old girl for allegedly trespassing and spray painting forts at Fort Revere Park in Hull, according to the Hull Police Department.
A patrolling officer at Fort Revere Park noticed an empty 2013 Volvo in the parking lot and used the police cruiser loudspeaker to instruct anyone in the park to return to their vehicles — at which point Matthew, Kylie, and the teen left th…
