On Tuesday, October 2nd, around 1:30AM, first responders in Dudley were dispatched to a motor vehicle that had driven off a boat ramp near 23 Pattison Avenue. The driver and passengers of the vehicle were able to safely escape the car that had been partially submerged. Members of The District 7 Dive Team were called to assist in removing the vehicle from the water, and help the tow company recover the submerged car. After about 2 hours of hard work in the pouring rain, the car was removed around 3:30AM. Oxford Fire Department also helped out with mutual aid. No word on if any charges will be made in connection to this crash. No injuries…
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A series of crashes on Route 395 on Sunday night were caused on a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction. Massachusetts State Police say 54 year old Michael Schold of Webster was driving his truck northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway hitting several cars between exits 1 and 4. It took crews several hours to clear debris from the roadway and return traffic to normal. Schold was arraigned Monday in Dudley District Court on his third charge of driving under the influence and one count of negligent driving. More charges may be filed at a later date after the investigation by local and state police are finished. There were no serious injuries reported.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 3rd. This test was originally going to take place on September 20th but was postponed due to Hurricane Florence. The WEA portion of the test will begin at 2:18 PM Eastern time, meaning most cellular telephones, including all smart phones will receive a ‘Presidential Alert’ with a test message. There will be a loud audio tone and there is no way to opt out of it. Two minutes later all radio and television stations will activate a nationwide EAS test at 2:20 PM. …
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It was 40 years ago today, September 30th, 1978, 4 year old Andrew Amato disappeared from a wooded area of Webster. He has not been seen since. According to news reports at the time, Andrew had been playing with his 6 year old cousin and 7 year old sister in the vicinity of Ash Street. It is believed Andrew and his cousin walked down a path which led to a deeper portion of woods where Andrew tripped and dropped his favorite toy, and refused to return home without it. His cousin had gone off to get help from an adult, but when she got back to the location, Andrew was nowhere to be found. The…
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The Southborough Police Department responded to the Fay School, located at 48 Main Street on Friday, September 21st to escort an employee who had been terminated off of the property. According to a press release, 51 year old David Pepper of Webster had made statements that were considered to be threatening toward other staff members at the school. After a police investigation, a Criminal Application was obtained in Westborough District Court charging Pepper with Chapter 269 Section 14, Terroristic Threat, which was served by the Webster Police Department. Pepper was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in Westborough District Court on Friday, September 28th. The Fay School is an independent, co-educational school serving students…
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The Olive Branch Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Douglas recently inducted their officers for the 2018-2019 term. Although Freemasons generally meet behind closed doors, this event was open to the public and included the Masons’ families, friends and many distinguished Freemasons. Gary Watson Sr. of Putnam was installed as Master of the Lodge. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, with the exception of July and August, at the Masonic Lodge located at 7 Depot Street in Douglas. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, tracing its roots to the Middle Ages. What you might not know, is the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was established in Boston in 1733, and…
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When are people going to learn that Yummy’s Asian Fusion Restaurant on 3 Center Road in Dudley has really good security cameras. If you do something against the law there, chances are you are on video and will get caught. The last 2 groups of people who reportedly left without paying were caught quickly after their photos circulated on social media. Police are hoping that is the case this time as well. Take a look at the photos below from the Dudley Police Department, and see if you recognize the 2 females who ate at the restaurant on Friday night, September 28th between 9:30 and 10 PM. Officers would like to speak with them in…
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Dudley Police are investigating a one-car crash that took place near 22 Healy Road, at approximately 12:45AM on Saturday, September 29th. Dudley Police, Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to the car vs. tree collision about a quarter mile east of Dresser Hill Road. The 2015 Ford Escape is believed to have left the road and struck the tree, leaving the car with heavy damage. Police say the male driver suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to UMass Medical Center in Worcester. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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“Come see what the library can do for you” on Saturday, September 29th from 10AM to 12Noon at the new Gladys E. Kelly Public Library, located at 2 Lake Street in Webster. A ribbon cutting will start off the celebration and grand opening with the Bartlett High School Show Choir and announcements from Town Administrator Doug Willardson. There will be fun for the whole family, including a touch a truck event on the lawn, with the Webster Fire Department, Jake the mascot from the Worcester Bravehearts baseball team and live music performed by the Pulaski Brass Band. Inside, children and adults will be able to tour the new space, meet children’s author Donna McCarthy, discuss Literacy…
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How did local students do on the 2018 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System tests? Data has been released for grades 3 through 8 of the next generation MCAS tests and the final year for grade 10 on the legacy MCAS tests. This year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has developed a new accountability system where 68 percent of Massachusetts schools have shown improvement. In a letter sent home to all families, Superintendent Ruthann Goguen says, “Although Webster has been deemed to be in need of focused/targeted support, I am pleased to share Park Avenue Elementary School’s progress toward improvement targets was categorized at 88% of meeting targets.” She thinks that it is directly the…
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