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I-84 Crash: Weston Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child I-84 Crash: Weston Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child
I-84 Crash: Weston Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child A woman from Massachusetts has been arrested after she allegedly drove drunk and crashed on a Connecticut interstate with her 1-year-old child in the car. The Hartford County crash happened on Saturday, April 13 in the town of Southington, according to Connecticut State Police. Just before 7:30 p.m. that day, 36-year-old Elizabeth Silva was reportedly driving drunk, heading west on I-84 near exit 28 when police said she rear-ended another vehicle, which then spun and crashed into a third car. The three people in the first car Silva hit — a 20-year-old woman, a 64-year-old man, and a 58-…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era
Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era Weston is about to get its first restaurant with a liquor license since the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Brian Piccini — who owns Boston Urban Hospitality and runs Boston Chops, bar, and Deuxave — is set to change Weston’s nightlife scene by opening The Woods at the Josiah Smith Tavern at 358 Boston Post Road. The tavern site has been around since 1757. But proposals to open a restaurant at that spot didn’t happen until 2009, and plans weren’t approved until August 2023, Boston Restaurant Talk noted. Related: BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica “Friends have often a…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
Card Skimmer Found At Needham Grocery Store, Police Issue Warning Card Skimmer Found At Needham Grocery Store, Police Issue Warning
Card Skimmer Found At Needham Grocery Store, Police Issue Warning Needham police are asking anyone who shopped at Sudbury Farms grocery store between Dec. 16 and Christmas Eve to monitor their credit and debit card balances after a skimming device was found on a self-checkout lane.  The device, which looks like a typical credit card acceptor, is placed over the store's device and steals the information of any card swiped through it.  Similar devices have been found in Roche Brothers stores in Wellesley, Natick, Weston, Sudbury, and Cambridge, Needham police said.  Police are investigating who placed the skimmer but have asked resident…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Flooding, Power Outages Plague Mass After Storms Pummel Northeast Flooding, Power Outages Plague Mass After Storms Pummel Northeast
Flooding, Power Outages Plague Mass After Storms Pummel Northeast Heavy downpours led to widespread flooding and power outages across eastern Massachusetts on Monday, Dec. 18, and it could be days before authorities can restore electricity to all homes.  More than 270,000 people were left without power as of Monday afternoon, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said. Bad weather also led to more than 200 flight cancellations at Boston Logan Airport, according to FlightAware, with more than a third of flights coming to or leaving from the airport delayed. Cities in Plymouth and Bristol counties felt the brunt of the storm, with over 9…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
Spring Smashes Through Windshield, Seriously Hurting Driver On Weston Highway Spring Smashes Through Windshield, Seriously Hurting Driver On Weston Highway
Spring Smashes Through Windshield, Seriously Hurting Driver On Weston Highway A woman is in serious condition after a suspension spring crashed through her windshield while driving in Weston on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, authorities said.  It all began around 1 p.m. on Route 20 when a car drove over the rusted, 18-inch-long suspension spring, according to Weston Police Chief Denis Linehan. This 18-inch suspension spring flew into a woman's car after another driver drove over it. Weston Police Department The piece of metal, which police believe fell off an unknown car, caused a flat tire on the first vehicle.  That shot the spring into the air, a…

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by Khier Casino
News
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Middlesex County” report: No. 1 - Lexington: Lexington High School No. 2 - Weston: Weston High School No. 3 - Newton: Newton North High School No. 4 - Belmont: Belmont High School No. 5 - Newton: Newton South High School All five Middlesex County schools received overall grades of "A+," …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed While Going For Walk In Weston By 2 Attackers: Police Man Stabbed While Going For Walk In Weston By 2 Attackers: Police
Man Stabbed While Going For Walk In Weston By 2 Attackers: Police A man was walking on a trail when two people tried to rob him and stabbed him in the stomach, he told officials.  The 30-year-old man was stabbed in his lower abdomen before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in the area behind 133 Boston Post Road, according to the Weston Police Department.  Weston Fire and Rescue provided medical aid and then took him to a Boston hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.  The stabbed man told officials that he was walking along the rail trail when two people he did not know approached him and demanded his things. At some po…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
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
News
3 Norfolk County Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says 3 Norfolk County Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says
3 Norfolk County Communities Boast Some Of 'Most Enviable' Lifestyles In US, New Study Says Three thousand Americans voted to determine the American suburb with the most enviable lifestyle, and five Massachusetts communities made the list.  A handful of Massachusetts suburbs were named among the 175 suburbs with the most "enviable lifestyle" in America, according to Moving Feedback, an online platform designed to help people move.  Brookline, Needham, and Wellesley, all in Norfolk County, scored spots 91, 147, and 156, respectively.  Two Middlesex County communities, Newton and Weston, came in at spots 167 and 175, respectively.  Topping the list at positions…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Traffic
Polyurethane Spills Across I-95 In Weston, Closing All Travel Lanes Polyurethane Spills Across I-95 In Weston, Closing All Travel Lanes
Polyurethane Spills Across I-95 In Weston, Closing All Travel Lanes  All south-bound traffic on I-95 in Weston is limited to using the left breakdown lane due to a tractor-trailer spill.  A tractor-trailer full of polyurethane spilled its contents on I-95 in Weston near Exit 39A, according to tweets sent by Massachusetts State Police and Massachusetts Transportation around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9.  Tractor trailer roadway spill in #Weston on I-95-SB at Exit 39A (Rt 30). All I-95 SB travel lanes are currently closed. Traffic getting by in left breakdown lane. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 9, 2023 All of the southbound lanes were…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Traffic
Crash Victim Airlifted From Route 30 In Weston, Lane Closed: Officials Crash Victim Airlifted From Route 30 In Weston, Lane Closed: Officials
Crash Victim Airlifted From Route 30 In Weston, Lane Closed: Officials A person sustained serious injuries in a car crash in Weston, officials say.  The crash closed the right northbound lane of Route 30 at 1-95 northbound, according to a MassDOT Tweet sent at 11:20 on Wednesday, May 3.  Boston MedFlight enroute to a Boston Trauma Facility Posted by Weston Fire Dept on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 A person sustained serious injuries in the crash. A medical helicopter was called to transport the trauma victim off of the scene, according to the Weston Fire Department.  Crash with serious injuries in #Weston on RT-30 NB at I-95 NB. Right lane closed. — Mass. T…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say
Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say An attempted murder suspect was found with serious, likely self-inflicted, injuries after leading police in a lengthy car chase, officials say. Mark T. Donahue, 41, a suspect in an attempted murder in Marlborough, was captured through the efforts of multiple police departments on Thursday, April 27, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police were notified at 9:50 p.m. that Weston Police were pursuing an attempted murder suspect in a 2022 Toyota Highlander SUV on Route 20. State troopers took over the pursuit as 41-year-old Donahue sped onto Route 95, and contin…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions
Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions Red flag warnings are in effect across much of southern New England, and eastern and central Mass towns are feeling the heat as multiple brush fires broke out within hours of each other. Multiple Massachusetts communities reported brush fires on the afternoon of Friday, April 7. The influx of fiery flare-ups is due to dry and windy weather conditions that caused the National Weather Service to issue red flag warnings for the area.  The combination of low daytime relative humidity and gusty winds will elevate fire weather concerns today. A Red Flag Warning has been posted for most of sou…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Driver Critically Injured In Rollover Weston Wreck; Troopers Investigating Driver Critically Injured In Rollover Weston Wreck; Troopers Investigating
Driver Critically Injured In Rollover Weston Wreck; Troopers Investigating A car tumbled down an embankment after skidding off of Route 128 in the early morning hours on Sunday, April 2, in Weston, authorities said.  Weston firefighters responded to the single-vehicle crash on the ramp from Route 30 just before 5 a.m. and saw the car had rolled down the embankment and came to a rest on its roof, officials said in a Facebook post. Crews climbed down and cut the driver from the vehicle in under 10 minutes before carrying them to a waiting ambulance.  Paramedics rushed the driver to an area hospital with critical injuries. Officials did not releas…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Body Found In Wooded Area Off I-95 South In Greater Boston Area: Police Body Found In Wooded Area Off I-95 South In Greater Boston Area: Police
Body Found In Wooded Area Off I-95 South In Greater Boston Area: Police Authorities are investigating after the body of a dead person was found off a major highway in the Greater Boston Area this week. The body was found in a wooded area next to I-95 South in Weston around 10:23 a.m. on Friday, March 21, Massachusetts State Police report.  The area in which the body was found is believed to have been a past homelessness encampment, State Police added. Efforts to recover the body caused the right lane and shoulder of the highway to be closed. The investigation is ongoing. No other information was released. 

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by David Cifarelli
Traffic
Seven-Car Pileup Causes Delays On I-95 South In Needham: Officials Seven-Car Pileup Causes Delays On I-95 South In Needham: Officials
Seven-Car Pileup Causes Delays On I-95 South In Needham: Officials A seven-car pileup was causing heavy delays on a major highway in Needham during the morning commute, officials said.  A closer look at this crash on 128SB in Needham near Highland Ave. Only one lane gets by @boston25 pic.twitter.com/R3jmgKK4TH — Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) February 10, 2023 The multi-vehicle crash happened on near Exit 35 on I-95 South in Needham on Friday morning, Feb. 10, according to MassDOT on Twitter. The right and center lanes were closed as a result.  Multi vehicle crash in #Needham on I-95-SB near Exit 35, Highland Ave. The right lane and center lan…

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by David Cifarelli
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Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston
Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Exponentially heavy delays were expected on the Mass Pike just outside of Boston after a car crash blocked all three travel lanes, officials said.  The crash happened on I-90 East in Allston near the Market Street overpass (New Balance Building) on Monday morning, Jan. 30, according to WBZ Traffic on Twitter. #Breaking right now crash EB on the Pike. Only 1 lane of traffic gets by, traffic backed up to EX 125 - Rt-16/West Newton. Drive time from 128 TO I-93: 58 MIN @wbz pic.twitter.com/wa2bspD8bV — Breana Pitts (@BrePWBZ) January 30, 2023 The crash reduced the highway to only the cent…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says A publication has shared a new ranking of the best public high schools in Massachusetts. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, released its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in Massachusetts." Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science, located in Worcester, was ranked the best public high school in the state. The website gave the school an overall grade of A+, reporting that the school has an overall graduation rate of 98 percent. The school was also ranked as the public high school with the best teachers in the st…

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by Nicole Valinote