Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police
Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police A former volunteer Wellesley Lacrosse Coach was arrested this week after state police said they found multiple images of child porn on devices in his home.  Ryan Cook, 44, of Wellesley, was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography after troopers raided his home on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Massachusetts State Police said. Boston.com reported he pleaded not guilty the following day at his arraignment.  Wellesley High Boys Lacrosse team listed Cook as an assistant coach on the school's website last season. Administrators told the Boston Globe that he al…
Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (DEVELOPING) Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (DEVELOPING)
Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (Developing) Wellesley Police and Massachusetts State Police were on the scene of a crash where a truck rolled over onto a car on Route 128 North in Wellesley, both departments said on Twitter. The accident occurred before the Newton line on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 26. Only minor injuries were reported.  WPD is assisting @MassStatePolice with a truck vs car on Rt 128 north prior to the Newton line. One lane gets by. Minor injuries on scene. pic.twitter.com/Ugc3uRhp6t — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) July 26, 2022 The left two lanes of Route 128 were blocked as a result. Drivers were bei…
These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive
These Massachusetts Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive Five Massachusetts colleges are among the most expensive four-year institutions in the United States, according to a report from CBS News. On March 10, the news outlet shared a ranking of the 50 most expensive colleges in the country based on information from The National Center for Education Statistics. The following Massachusetts colleges made the list: Amherst College, Amherst, ranked 3rd Tufts University, Medford, 5th Wellesley College, Wellesley, 10th Boston College, Chestnut Hill, 21st Boston University, Boston, 34th Read the full report from CBS News here.
Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Five schools in Massachusetts have earned top marks in 2021 by being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. In Massachusetts, these schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon recipients: John D. Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley (Norfolk County); Josiah Haynes Elementary School in Sudbury (Middlesex County); Northfield Elementary School in Northfield (Franklin County); Weston Middle Sc…
'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders 'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders
'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders Quick-acting emergency responders grappled with rough terrain and an icy embankment in order to save a dog’s life after it fell through the ice on a frigid river earlier this week. "Great teamwork today to save this pup right before Christmas!!!" noted the Wellesley Fire Department on its Facebook page. Emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a dog in the river at around noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, said Wellesley Fire Fighters. “Popeye” had broken through the ice on the Charles River in Wellesley while out on a walk with his owner. The dog was unable to climb out of the river …
Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking
Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking Showing a sharp divide between the financial influence of the Eastern and Western sides of Massachusetts, a ranking of communities with the most millionaires didn’t come within 50 miles of Western Massachusetts. Heck, the wealth didn’t even extend into Worcester County. A recent Boston Business Journal ranking of the top 25 Massachusetts municipalities with the most million-dollar earners didn’t include any communities from Western or Central Massachusetts. This matters because where there is wealth, there is influence and Western Massachusetts has a long history of paying the price of th…