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David Cifarelli

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dcifarelli@dailyvoice.com

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories.

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk.

David Cifarelli's Contributions

Police & Fire

Ex-Boyfriend Violates Restraining Order To Threaten Ex-Girlfriend At Westborough Event A man from Westborough was arrested this week when he showed up at an event to threaten his ex-girlfriend, according to police. Police responded to a call about threats made against a woman at The Knights of Columbus, located on Willow Street, on Saturday, June 24, Westborough Police said on Facebook. Upon arrival, the woman said her ex-boyfriend threatened to hurt her while she was with her 4-year-old daughter. The woman also had a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, later identified as Carlos Garrastegui Rivera, according to police. PRESS RELEASE WESTBOROUGH POLICE APPRE…

by David Cifarelli

06/28/2023

Police & Fire

'Distraught' Family Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Westfield Home After a multi-alarm fire tore through a home in Western Massachusetts this week, a family "will be spending the next several weeks finding out what is next," according to an online fundraiser. Kate Matthews and her children were among those displaced by a 2-alarm fire that broke out on Phelps Avenue in Westfield Tuesday afternoon, June 27. Not only did Matthews lose her home, she also lost all her family's personal belongings "due to fire and water damage," a GoFundMe campaign organized by her sister Jennifer Floran reads. Umm. Long time no see. Anyone see that news story about a f…

by David Cifarelli

06/28/2023

Neighbors

Free Retreat In Hinsdale Helps Siblings Of Cancer Patients Feel 'Empowered' A non-profit organization that pays specific attention to siblings of children with cancer in New England is hosting their second annual retreat in Western Massachusetts later this summer. “Childhood cancer affects the entire family unit, and brothers and sisters of the patient go through their own unique struggles,” Camp Casco CEO Erin Fletcher Stern says. “This program was designed to create a space entirely focused on helping brothers and sisters of childhood cancer feel empowered, seen, and supported.” According to the American Cancer Society, siblings of children with cancer feel an …

by David Cifarelli

06/27/2023

Business

Flatbread Company Puts Out Fire On Bedford Location After 18 Years Of Service A pizza restaurant chain that used to heavily populate the Greater Boston Area now has no traces to the region. Financial troubles have caused Flatbread Company to close their Bedford location after 18 years in business on Monday, June 26, according to the restaurant's website. The company said the location is "no longer viable" as the restaurant industry has drastically changed. "We regretfully reach out to let you know that unfortunately our fires are out and will not be relit," a statement on the restaurant's website reads. "We can no longer continue to keep our fires burning to see …

by David Cifarelli

06/27/2023

Police & Fire

Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to support a woman who lost everything in a fire this week. "Ms. Toni’s house was tragically perished by a fire in the tight knit Milford neighborhood," a GoFundMe campaign reads. "Toni is a sweet lady who always offers a helping hand to those near her," the campaign continued. "She is kind, loving, and giving. Please consider donating to help Toni pay for not only repairs, but items and priceless memorabilia in the home." Smoke was seen coming from the home several blocks awayRob Sheedy on Facebook The fire broke out at a home…

by David Cifarelli

06/26/2023

Lifestyle

Grafton Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-a-wish The Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island celebrated a historic milestone last week when they granted their 10,000th wish to a little boy in Central Massachusetts battling cancer. Kyle Osterman is a 9-year-old boy from North Grafton and Sutton who is on year two of his three-year-long treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Make-A-Wish says. Kyle has always wanted his own treehouse and his care team at UMass Memorial Health referred Kyle to Make-A-Wish to help make his dream a reality. "Kyle's Krib," as it was called, was designed with specific input from Kyle himself and built…

by David Cifarelli

06/26/2023

News

Braintree High Schooler, 16, Among Duo Killed In Weekend Braintree Shooting Authorities are investigating after two young men who shot and killed on the South Shore this weekend. Jahzier Porter, age 16, and Jayden Santos-Andrade, age 19, died in the shooting that took place on Albert Road in Braintree on late Saturday night, June 24, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office reports. Porter was a student at Braintree High School while Santos-Andrade, of Dorchester, would have turned 20 next month, the office added. UPDATE: The two victims have been identified by Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey as 16-year-old... Posted by Kevin Wiles …

by David Cifarelli

06/26/2023

Events

'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place Patriot Place is already known for attracting football fans, concertgoers, and shopaholics to Massachusetts. However this weekend, the destination plaza is catering to a whole new audience that is part of one of the fastest-growing trends in the entire country. “We’re at that kind of stage, especially with pickleball, where it’s taking off like rapid fire,” said Jodi Cullity. “What’s been important to myself, and my brand, is talking to the community.” Every time Cullity takes the court, she asks fellow members if they feel welcome at tournaments and oftentimes she said people feel “too i…

by David Cifarelli

06/23/2023

Lifestyle

Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash' A family man from The Berkshires was the inaugural winner of a new game in the Massachusetts State Lottery this month. Keith Mackie, of Becket, is the first $1 million prize winner in the lottery's new “50X Cash” instant ticket game, the lottery reports. Mackie was inclined to buy a scratch ticket after his son saw the "New" sticker displayed on the "50X Cash" game while stopping at a gas station. Mackie bought two tickets, one of which was the big winner. He decided to receive a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). Mackie plans to use his winnings to p…

by David Cifarelli

06/22/2023

News

'Baby Doe Killing': Lowell Woman Sentenced For 1985 Death Of Newborn Daughter A Massachusetts woman will be spending several years behind bars for leaving her newborn baby for dead in Maine nearly 38 years ago, according to published reports. Lee Ann Daigle, of Lowell, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in connection with the 1985 death of her newborn daughter on Tuesday, June 20, WMTW reports. Daigle, formerly known as Lee Ann Guerette, was charged with her daughter's death after she was arrested at her Lowell home more than a year ago, as previously reported by Daily Voice. After being born, "Baby Jane Doe" was found abandoned in below-zero temperatures in a g…

by David Cifarelli

06/22/2023

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