At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise
At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise At least 45 residents have been displaced following a 3-alarm fire at a Revere high rise, the Salvation Army of Massachusetts said on Twitter. EDS Update: @SalArmyEDS Lynn team is on the scene at a 3-alarm fire on the 11th floor of a #Revere high rise. Our canteen is on the scene feeding and hydrating 45 displaced individuals and families, working alongside @BostonSparks & @RedCrossMA. pic.twitter.com/q4uPeG4Kxc — The Salvation Army of Massachusetts (@SalvationArmyMA) June 21, 2022 The fire broke out at 370 Ocean Ave in Revere shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, according to a…
Billerica Truck Driver Killed At Conley Terminal In Boston, Police Say Billerica Truck Driver Killed At Conley Terminal In Boston, Police Say
Billerica Truck Driver Killed At Conley Terminal In Boston, Police Say A truck driver has died in a pedestrian-involved crash in Boston's Seaport district, authorities said.  Police responded to a crash at Conley Terminal around 11:41 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation revealed that a 72-year-old man from Revere was pulling a trailer into the Terminal when he struck a 41-year-old man from Billerica, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The cause of the crash is under investigation. No other information was released. 
Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle
Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle A Billerica man who failed to come to court after two incidents in Revere last year finally appeared before a judge last week, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Paul Gioiosa, 44, was arraigned in Chelsea District Court for the incidents on Thursday, June 2, the office said, one in which he allegedly threatened a store clerk with a "dirty" needle.  Revere Police responded to a call about a man, later identified as Gioiosa, who threatened the clerk with a hypodermic needle around 8:10 p.m. on December 20, 2021, the office reports.  Gioiosa apparently th…
COVID-19: Only 3 'Red' Communities In Western/Central MA Under New System COVID-19: Only 3 'Red' Communities In Western/Central MA Under New System
Covid-19: Only 3 'Red' Communities In Western/Central MA Under New System Massachusetts has changed the system for local COVID-19 rates and infections in a move Gov. Charlie Baker will provide cities and towns with a more accurate picture of the risk. Last week (Oct. 30) there were around 30 red cities and towns in central and western Massachusetts.  In this reporting period (Nov. 6), there are 3: Fitchburg, Ludlow, and Springfield. Baker cited the influence the state’s reporting has on whether a community’s schools offer in-person, a hybrid, or distance learning. The governor has said that too many schools have been making the switch to distance learning e…
Bank Robber With A Bomb Sentenced To Over 2 Years In Prison Bank Robber With A Bomb Sentenced To Over 2 Years In Prison
Bank Robber With A Bomb Sentenced To Over 2 Years In Prison A man who threatened to blow up banks if he didn’t get the money he wanted, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. The bank robberies happened at TD Bank in Worcester and East Boston Savings Bank in Revere. Samuel Jose Baptista, 27, of Boston, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 29, to prison as well as restitution of the money stolen from the banks - about $30,000 - and two years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts. Baptista pleaded guilty to charges associated with the robberies in February. The robberies took place in October of 2019. On Oct…
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…
These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy
These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy There are 21 communities, including several in Western and Central Massachusetts, that won’t be moving on to the next step in the state economy’s reopening. On Monday, Oct. 5, communities will be able to move onto Step 2 of Phase 3 in Massachusetts re-opening plan if they are considered low-risk for COVID-19 infection. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Gov. Charlie Baker said commonwealth communities that have not been “red” for the last three weeks can proceed to Step 2. Being a “red” community refers to the state’s COVID-19 infection, color-coded maps. Communities in the red have the highest rate of…
COVID-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities The people of Worcester are at high-risk of catching COVID-19, according to new information from the state. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Massachusetts released an updated COVID-19 map showing where the “hot-spots” or areas with high infection rates are located. Worcester has made the state's “red” list, so named for the state’s color-coded risk assessment. Red is reserved for the communities with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection. Worcester's infection rate is 9.5 COVID-19 infections per 100,000 people. The most recently listed high-risk communities in Massachusetts are: Chelsea Dedham …
COVID-19 State Inspectors Find Nearly 50 Violations In Highest-Risk Communities COVID-19 State Inspectors Find Nearly 50 Violations In Highest-Risk Communities
Covid-19 State Inspectors Find Nearly 50 Violations In Highest-Risk Communities State inspectors found nearly 50 COVID-19 violations in a targetted crack-down on five high-risk communities over the Labor Day Weekend. Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Sept. 3 that the state would be targeting the state’s five highest risk communities - Chelse, Everett, Lawrence, Lynn, and Revere - for COVID-19 violations. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Baker said that inspectors found 47 violations in the five communities. The names of the businesses were not shared, but Baker noted inspectors visited funeral homes, nail salons, and barbershops among other businesses. In addition to the enforce…
COVID-19: Free Testing Coming To Worcester County, Western Massachusetts COVID-19: Free Testing Coming To Worcester County, Western Massachusetts
Covid-19: Free Testing Coming To Worcester County, Western Massachusetts Targetted COVID-19 testing sites are being dispatched to hot spots in Worcester County and Western Massachusetts. On Monday, July 27, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the expansion of the “Stop the Spread” initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing where it’s most needed. New testing sites in the Western part of the state include: Agawam Springfield Worcester. The sites are now being launched and will be available through Aug. 14. More information about the location will be provided at mass.gov/stopthespread. Other communities included in the expansion are Brockton, Methuen, Randolp…