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Firefighters Extinguish Balcony Fire in a Somerville High-Rise

SOMERVILLE – At approximately 3:40 PM on Wednesday August 16, 2023, Somerville Firefighters responded to a building fire at 1370 Broadway, a 12 story High-Rise apartment building, that is a part of the Clarendon Hill Towers apartment complex. Fire companies arrived and located a fire on a balcony on...

House Fire Displaces Family in Chelsea Overnight

CHELSEA, MA – On Monday night, firefighters responded to 67 Clinton Street in Chelsea as flames engulfed a home, prompting a response from several city’s firefighters. The incident has left a section of the house severely charred, but thankfully, all occupants, including a beloved pet bunny, were able to...

Person Finds Body Washed Ashore in Salisbury Overnight

SALISBURY, MA — Local and state authorities are launching an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body that washed ashore overnight in Salisbury. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker made the announcement in a statement made on Tuesday morning. The grim discovery occurred when an early morning...

Newton Man in Custody Following Triple Homicide

Newton, MA – A 41-year-old Newton man has been arrested in connection with a brutal triple homicide that happened Sunday morning. Christopher Ferguson was taken into custody at approximately 7:30 p.m. today, Monday June 26, 2023, with charges including one count of murder, two counts of assault and battery...

Quincy Fire Department Responds to 2-Alarm Blaze

QUINCY – On the morning of Saturday, June 17, 2023, Quincy Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a house fire at 18 Montclair Ave. Upon arrival, the 2.5-story wood-frame house had fire showing from the top floor. Nearly an hour later the fire was under control, leaving...

Active Shooter Scare at St. John’s Prep in Danvers

According to initial reports, the Danvers police department received a call at approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon. The caller informed the authorities about an armed individual inside the prestigious St. John’s Prep School, a highly respected educational institution located at 72 Spring Street in Danvers. However, as officers diligently...

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