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Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business
Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business The owners of As Good As It Gets, a popular cafe in Wilmington, announced they have decided to close the restaurant.  The 35 Lowell St. eatery announced the closure in a Facebook post over the weekend. Dear Customers and Friends,It is with heavy hearts that we let the community know that As Good As It Gets Cafe has closed, after 17 successful years. The current owners have chosen to retire, and close the restaurant at this time. We have been blessed to serve our wonderful and loyal Wilmington community for 7 of those 17 years, in an often challenging business. Much of our suc…
Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA
Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA A 16-year-old girl was killed on Thursday, May 30, after she was kidnapped by her stepfather and executed in a murder-suicide outside of her home in Acton, authorities said.  Juliano Santana, 49, reportedly snatched the girl as she walked near her home on Great Road in Acton before driving her back to her house and killing her and then himself in his car, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Santana was out on bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting the girl multiple times, authorities said. He was charged with six counts of aggravated rape of a child on Sept. 7, 2…
Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Massachusetts is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school in Massachusetts is Boston Latin School, which is rated 27th nationally. It drew high marks for students taking at least one AP exam, as well as proficiency in mathematics and reading, and for its high graduation rate. These other schools made the Top 10 in the Com…
'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series 'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series
'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series Two men from Massachusetts will attempt to outwit and outlast 16 other contestants on this season of "Survivor," but they are standing in the shadow of one of the greatest players ever.  Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student in Boston, and 41-year-old Bhanu Gopal of Acton are competing in the 46th season of the popular CBS reality competition set in Fiji.  A two-hour series premiere is set for Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.  'Survivor 46' premieres on Feb. 28 on. CBS. Global TV Davis, a Manchester By The Sea native, described himself as fun-loving and competitive in an inter…
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 …
Acton Dump Truck Rollover Crash Could Impact Your Drive Home Acton Dump Truck Rollover Crash Could Impact Your Drive Home
Acton Dump Truck Rollover Crash Could Impact Your Drive Home A dump truck crash sent one person to the hospital and closed down a road, officials say.  An Acton Department of Public Works dump truck got caught on overhead wires on Main Street at Ledgerock Way in Acton and rolled over on its side on Wednesday, July 5, according to the Acton Police Department.  Police and firefighters arrived at the scene around 1:36 p.m.  The driver, an employee of the Acton Department of Public Works, was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.  Main Street was closed while the truck was brought back onto its wheels. It remained clos…
Gould's Distinctive Clothing In Acton Closing After 89 Years Of 'Knowledgeable' Service Gould's Distinctive Clothing In Acton Closing After 89 Years Of 'Knowledgeable' Service
Gould's Distinctive Clothing In Acton Closing After 89 Years Of 'Knowledgeable' Service A men's and women's speciality clothing store that has been around for 89 years, 50 of which were in Acton, is closing forever. Gould's Distinctive Clothing, located in Gould's Plaza, is selling the last of their inventory after the store announced they would be closing for good on Wednesday, May 31. WBZ NewsRadio's Kim Tunnicliffe said staffing issues after the pandemic forced the business to close.  Everything must go at #GouldsDistinctiveClothing in #Acton. Post Covid staffing issues are forcing the store to close after 89 years in business they’re even selling the clothing racks and…
Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA
Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA A police officer had his badge and gun revoked after getting arrested for throwing his pregnant wife to the ground, officials say. Steven Stalzer, an Acton police officer, and veteran, was placed on paid administrative leave after getting arrested in Stow on Saturday, April 29, according to a statement by Acton Interim Police Chief James Cogan. The officer was charged with domestic assault and battery and assault and battery on a pregnant person. He allegedly pushed his wife, who is five months pregnant, to the ground during an argument inside their shared home in Stow.  Stalzer's li…
Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma
Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma A local craft store owner can rest a little easier knowing that her community is supporting her during an incredibly difficult cancer diagnosis.  When Kayla Murphy heard that her boss Carla Dorato was diagnosed with stage 3 T-cell lymphoma, she knew exactly what to do to help the proprietor.  "Carla is the backbone of her stores," Murphy wrote on a GoFundMe page organized on Dorato's behalf. "Her dedicated involvement is not only essential in making the stores run smoothly but in being able to support the livelihood of both her employees and artists." Dorato, who owns and operate…
Cold Case: Middlesex DA Announces Charge In 2013 Acton Train Station Rape Cold Case: Middlesex DA Announces Charge In 2013 Acton Train Station Rape
Cold Case: Middlesex DA Announces Charge In 2013 Acton Train Station Rape A 28-year-old Lunenburg man was arrested last week on charges he raped a woman at knifepoint at an Acton MBTA train station in 2013, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb 21. The Middlesex District Attorney said she hopes the arrest sends the message to perpetrators who haven't been caught yet and the people they've victimized: "We do not abandon these cases," she said. Christopher Aldridge was charged Tuesday with aggravated rape at the Concord District Court, prosecutor Marian Ryan said during an afternoon press conference. A judge ordered him held without bail pending a dangerous hearing,…
60-Year-Old Man Accused Of Crashing Into, Killing Acton Doctor: DA 60-Year-Old Man Accused Of Crashing Into, Killing Acton Doctor: DA
60-Year-Old Man Accused Of Crashing Into, Killing Acton Doctor: DA Police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old Acton doctor who was run over and killed as she walked off of her driveway earlier this week, authorities said.   Irene Durand-Bryan was a licensed psychologist with offices in Concord and Lowell, according to her obituary.  Police said a Ford van struck her around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, at her Concord Road home near Alcott Street. The 60-year-old driver initially sped away, but he returned to the scene and spoke with police later, authorities said. Officials have not released the driver's name.  Paramedics took Durand-Bryan to E…
Fatal Hit-And-Run Under Investigation By Acton Police Fatal Hit-And-Run Under Investigation By Acton Police
Fatal Hit-And-Run Under Investigation By Acton Police Acton Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in the town this week, authorities said. The incident happened on Concord Road near Alcott Street around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, Acton Police Chief James Cogan reports. The pedestrian involved was transported to a local hospital where they later died.  Acton Police are investigating a Hit and Run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Concord Road between 11:30 am... Posted by Town of Acton, Mass. Police on Monday, January 23, 2023 Investigation determined the involved vehicle was a dark-colored 1997 to 2002…
85-Year-Old Woman Charged With Acton Hit-And-Run That Hospitalized Teen: Police 85-Year-Old Woman Charged With Acton Hit-And-Run That Hospitalized Teen: Police
85-Year-Old Woman Charged With Acton Hit-And-Run That Hospitalized Teen: Police The senior perpetrator of a hit-and-run has been charged with multiple offenses after she injured a 13-year-old boy with her car and ditched the scene, according to officials.  Cesar Soto was seriously injured in the hit-and-run incident on Great Road, in the Harris Street area, on November 2, 2022 around 6:00 p.m., as reported by Daily Voice. The driver responsible for the act, 85-year-old Joan Hurley, was faced with charges relating to the incident on Wednesday, Jan. 18, according to the Acton Police Department.  Police identified Hurley following an intensive investigation that includin…
Acton Hazmat Teams Respond After Garbage Man Nearly Faint After Inspecting Load: Officials Acton Hazmat Teams Respond After Garbage Man Nearly Faint After Inspecting Load: Officials
Acton Hazmat Teams Respond After Garbage Man Nearly Faint After Inspecting Load: Officials Hazmat teams in Acton were called out to a potential hazardous materials incident after a trash truck driver nearly fainted after picking up a load on Friday, Jan. 13, officials said.  The driver said he picked up trash around 9 a.m. in the area of 100 Nagog Park Drive when he began to feel dizzy and light-headed after inspecting the truck's load, fire officials said.  The hazmat team inspected the load and determined it a Tier 1 situation, the lowest and less dangerous. They cleared the truck around 1 p.m. Paramedics took the driver to a local hospital for evaluation. 
Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds
Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds An Acton man this week admitted using several stolen identities to steal nearly half a million dollars in COVID-19 relief money and laundered the cash by buying and reselling iPhones, federal authorities said.  Edwin Acevedo, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Both charges carry a potential 20-year prison sentence, the prosecutor noted.  Federal investigators said Acevedo and a partner, Hector Garcia, 49, of Manchester, NH, concocted a scheme that netted them $452,000 in&…
Woman Rescued, Airlifted After Acton Home Goes Up In Flames: Officials Woman Rescued, Airlifted After Acton Home Goes Up In Flames: Officials
Woman Rescued, Airlifted After Acton Home Goes Up In Flames: Officials A woman needed to be flown to the hospital after she was pulled from from a burning home in Acton, fire officials said. Crews responded to the fire at a single-family home at 23 Washington Street in Acton at 7:34 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, Acton Fire Chief Robert Hart reports.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy flames coming from the raised-ranch. The fire eventually struck a second alarm and required additional support from several neighboring departments.  Firefighters made entry into the home where the woman was found in a second floor bedroom, Hart said. She was suffering from injuri…
Charges Pending For Suspected Driver Behind Serious Acton Hit-And-Run: Police Charges Pending For Suspected Driver Behind Serious Acton Hit-And-Run: Police
Charges Pending For Suspected Driver Behind Serious Acton Hit-And-Run: Police An 85-year-old woman from Maynard is expected to face charges in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 13-year-old boy last month in Acton, authorities said. Acton Police have filed for a criminal complaint charging the woman with leaving the scene of a crash causing personal injury, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and a crosswalk violation, Chief Richard Burrows reports. The crash occurred in the area of Harris Street around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The victim, 13-year-old Cesar Soto, was taken to the hospital w…
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing 83-Year-Old Man From Acton: Police UPDATE Acton Police report that Huanlu Wang was found safe in Concord on Saturday, Dec. 3. Massachusetts State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 83-year-old missing from Acton. Huanlu Wang was last seen in the area of 960 Main Street in Acton around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, Acton Police report. Wang is known to walk to the Bruce Freedom Trail in Chelmsford as well as other placed far from home.  Silver Alert for Huanlu Wang, 83, Asian male, 5’5”/140 lbs, brown eyes/gray hair, last seen leaving home on Sachem Way, Acton on foot at noon Friday. Known to walk long distances &am…
Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police
Teens Charged With Stolen Dump Truck Getaway That Ended In Acton: Police Three Framingham teens are accused of running from Acton police in a stolen dump truck earlier this week.  Christopher De Brito, 18, faces charges of resisting arrest and theft of a motor vehicle, and two 17-year-olds are charged with theft of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a vehicle, and unlicensed driving, Acton police said. Police did not release the names of the younger suspects.  An Acton police officer monitoring traffic on Great Road Thursday morning, Dec. 1, noticed the F-350 dump truck had an expired sticker and pulled it over. The dri…
Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating
Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating The Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29, that police are investigating a fatal Oct. 31 wreck between a car and motorcycle in Acton.  Philip Keyes, 64 of Acton, died weeks following the crash.  Keyes was riding his motorcycle along Great Road when he crashed into an 82-year-old Chelmsford woman in a Subaru driving in the opposite direction around noon, authorities said. Responded airlifted Keyes tto Boston Medical Center where he died of his wounds on Nov. 16. The Subaru driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, the prosecutor's office …
GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run
GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run A family is in need of financial support after their 13-year-old was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Acton.  Cesar Soto was hit in the crash that happened on Great Road near Harris Street around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, Acton Police and Fire report. Cesar was flown to Boston-area hospital where he remains in critical condition.  Since the incident, a member of the Housing and Climate Justice for Acton has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Cesar's family cover the cost of his medical bills. State Police CARS investigators launching drone over Great Rd in Acton right now…
Suspect Identified In Acton Hit-And-Run That Injured 13-Year-Old Boy: Police Suspect Identified In Acton Hit-And-Run That Injured 13-Year-Old Boy: Police
Suspect Identified In Acton Hit-And-Run That Injured 13-Year-Old Boy: Police Police have identified a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 13-year-old boy in Action earlier this month, authorities said.  Acton Police and Fire responded to the crash at Great Road near Harris Street around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, authorities said. Upon arrival officers found the 13-year-old boy suffering from injuries. He was flown to a Boston-area hospital for treatment, authorities said. A GoFundMe has been organized to help the family cover the cost of their son's medical bills. More information can be found here.  Initial i…
64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton 64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton
64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton One person is in the hospital following a serious motorcycle crash in Acton, authorities said. Police responded to multiple reports about a motorcycle and motor vehicle that collided in the area of 130 Great Road and Routes 2A and 119 just after noon on Monday, Oct. 31, Acton Police and Fire report.  Upon arrival, officers found a 64-year-old man suffering from injuries. He was airlifted to a Boston hospital for further treatment, both departments said. Great Road was closed as a result.  The driver of the car remained at the scene and cooperated with police, authorities continued. The cra…
Acton Man, 60, Gets 15-18 Years In Prison For Multiple Counts Of Child Rape Acton Man, 60, Gets 15-18 Years In Prison For Multiple Counts Of Child Rape
Acton Man, 60, Gets 15-18 Years In Prison For Multiple Counts Of Child Rape A 60-year-old Acton man has pleaded guilty for sexually assaulting two children that he knew multiple time at his home, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office reports. Daniel Napier pleaded guilty to five counts of rape of a child and seven counts of indecent assault and battery on a child on Thursday, Oct. 26, the office reports.  An investigation was launched after the mother of one of Napier's victims was worried that he was sexually assaulting her two children at his house.   Further investigation determined Napier assaulted the children when they were betw…
'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton 'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton
'Unfathomable Loss': 44-Year-Old Tech CEO, Father of 2 Killed Crossing Street In Acton The 44-year-old CEO of a software company in Burlington was the man killed crossing the street one morning earlier this month in Acton, his company announced this week.  Kevin Shaw of Sudsbury died just after 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 14 after a teenager behind the wheel of a Subaru crashed into him on Great Road near Brook Street, police said. Responders took Shaw to the Lahey Clinic, where he later died of his injuries. The 17-year-old driver remained at the scene, and officers are still investigating the crash. Shaw was the CEO of VMS Software. The Tufts University graduate left b…
44-Year-Old Sudbury Man Hit And Killed Walking In Acton 44-Year-Old Sudbury Man Hit And Killed Walking In Acton
44-Year-Old Sudbury Man Hit And Killed Walking In Acton A 44-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed Thursday night, Oct. 13, while walking in Acton, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced.  Kevin Shaw of Sudbury was on Great Road near Brook Street when a 17-year-old driver in a Subaru wagon crashed into him just after 6:30 p.m., officials said. Responders rushed Shaw to Lahey Clinic, where he later died of his injuries.  The driver remained at the scene of the wreck. Police are still investigating the causes of the crash. Authorities have not filed charges. 
Steve Carell Goes On Shopping Spree At Newton Mall Steve Carell Goes On Shopping Spree At Newton Mall
Steve Carell Goes On Shopping Spree At Newton Mall Fans of "The Office" in Newton got a rare treat over the weekend when Steve Carell, Dunder Mifflin's lovable yet cringe-inducing manager Michael Scott, went on a shopping spree at a mall in the city.  The "40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Big Short" star was spotted shopping alone at The Shops at Chestnut Hill on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25. He filmed the movie "The Way, Way Back" in Newton in 2013.  The Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor grew up in nearby Acton. And he often spends time in Marshfield Hills, where he owns a summer home and a general store. His sister-in-law Tish Vivado runs the busines…
These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Four Massachusetts schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Massachusetts schools won awards this year (click on the school name to see the Blue Ribbon review): Edith C. Baker Elementary School in Chestnut Hill Luther Conant Scho…
Fake Gun Report Prompts Lockdown At Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (UPDATE) Fake Gun Report Prompts Lockdown At Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (UPDATE)
Fake Gun Report Prompts Lockdown At Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (Update) Students at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in Acton were ordered to shelter in place for two hours following a false report of a gun being brought to school, officials said.  Acton Police responded to the school at 36 Charter Road in Acton for a "potentially concerning situation" on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 14, Boston25 reports citing school officials.  After a search of the campus, it was determined that no guns were present and the school was deemed safe. Classes resumed shortly after.  A copy of an email that went out to families regarding the shelter in place at Acton…
2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department 2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department
2 Acton Police Officers Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct Resign From Department Two Acton police officers who were on leave for inappropriate conduct turned in their badges and resigned this week, city officials said.  Tyler Russell and Michael Eracleo had been on leave since March when a former Acton-Boxborough Regional High School student approached police leaders about separate incidents they had when the men worked as student resource officers there, said Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Police Chief Richard Burrows. Though neither were charged in this incident, the investigation that followed led to other reported infractions and disciplinary action…
Police In Middlesex County's Quick Action Helps Find Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Police In Middlesex County's Quick Action Helps Find Missing 5-Year-Old Boy
Police In Middlesex County's Quick Action Helps Find Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Police in Acton reacted quickly after a 5-year-old boy with autism went missing on Thursday, Aug. 4, from his Middlesex County home. They rescued him and returned him home in less than an hour.  The boy vanished just before 4 p.m. in his house in the Crestwood Lane and Central Street area, the Acton Police Department said. Acton officers called in support from several local and state police departments, a number of K-9 units, and a drone to assist in the search.  After 55 minutes of searching, police located the boy on a small bridge over Ford Pond Brook not far from his home, pol…