National Grid has announced they are planning to request a reduction in its pending natural gas distribution rate proposal with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. When federal tax reform legislation was signed into law in late December, the company began assessing how reductions in corporate tax rates could benefit customers. The company announced today it will update its rate proposal with the DPU for natural gas rates that will go into effect in October 2018. This will reduce the original $87 million request to an estimated $51 million, a savings of about $36 million. In a press release, Cordi O’Hara, President and COO of National Grid in Massachusetts said, “We are committed to ensuring…
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On December 27, 2017, Officers from the Auburn Police Department responded to 10 White Terrace for a report of a 16 year old female who was being held against her will and possibly tortured. When officers arrived, they located the victim and identified the possible suspects and secured the residence as a crime scene. After an investigation, police determined that a home invasion had occurred earlier that day, where two men entered the home demanding marijuana. Once inside, the victims were assaulted and threatened and at least three shots were fired from a firearm possessed by one of the suspects. Based on information obtained from these preliminary interviews, investigators were able to obtain and verify…
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A Southbridge woman has been charged with breaking into her dead mother’s home on Friday and stealing a safe with upwards of $90,000 worth of valuables inside. Police went to check on the house when other family members were concerned Alyce Davenport hadn’t shown up to her mother’s funeral. As a result of the investigation, Warren Police with help from Sturbridge Police and Massachusetts State Police arrested Davenport and Diron Conyers in connection with the theft. The pair were both charged with breaking and entering into a depository, larceny from a building, larceny of more than $250 and malicious destruction to property. Both are being held on $90,000 bail were arraigned in East Brookfield District Court today.…
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Uxbridge Police are warning residents and visitors to remember to lock your vehicles, and keep important items out of sight from potential burglars. Last night and this morning they they received several phone calls for regarding breaking and entering into cars. Most of the thefts occured in the area of Manor House, Oak & Granite Street in Uxbridge. Police remind you if you see something suspicious it doesn’t hurt to call the police. Anyone with information regarding the recent break-ins is asked to call Detective Prior at (508) 278-7755.
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Congratulations are in order for Webster Police Officer Robert Rockwood. He was recognized tonight by the Webster Board of Selectmen for an outstanding job apprehending a domestic violence suspect last month. The suspect had attacked his girlfriend and mother with a knife before trying to harm himself. During the incident, Officer Rockwood showed great courage and disregard for his own safety when he breached the room the victim and suspect were in. Doing this allowed him to place the suspect in custoday which allowed Webster EMS personnel to attend to the victim and rush her to the hospital. Congratulations Officer Rockwood, thank you and the rest of the department for keeping Webster a safe place…
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Connecticut State Troopers are looking to identify the individuals shown above in regards to an incident at the Putnam Walmart. If you know who any of these people are you are asked to contact TFC Smith at (860) 779-4913. All calls will remain confidential. You can also send a message to the Facebook page below with more information. https://www.facebook.com/TroopDQLTF/posts/1194536500691058
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Check those lottery tickets! If you bought a Mega Millions ticket for Friday night’s drawing at The Picket Fence Restaurant in Douglas you could be $1 million dollars richer! The Massachusetts Lottery reports a ticket sold there matched almost all of the numbers. Here are the winning numbers from Friday’s Mega Millions $450 million dollar jackpot. 28, 30, 39, 59, 70 and bonus number 10. On Facebook the owner of the restaurant posted, “I am so excited to have sold a winning $1,000,000 Mega Millions ticket to a customer of ours!!! Congrats my dear friend!!!” No local winners for Saturday’s $570 million dollar Powerball Jackpot (but one jackpot winner up in New Hampshire.) Those lucky numbers…
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A very busy day for the public officials in Charlton today. After battling a morning fire on Route 20, there was this 2 vehicle accident in later in the afternoon where first responders needed to extricate an occupant from one of the vehicles. Both drivers were transported to the hospitals in Worcester with injuries.
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Just before 11AM this morning, the Charlton Fire Department was dispatched to 212 Worcester Road (Route 20) for smoke in the building. Within about 15 minutes the fire was upgraded to a 3 Alarm with several surrounding towns being called to the scene for mutual aid. The 20 by 30 single story wood frame building had fire showing from the front of the building, and first responders fought most of the fire from teh rear of the building. The fire was under control 40 minutes after the arrival of firefighters. The brave men and women worked in dangerously cold and icy conditions. The 3rd alarm assignment was done to provide water supply in the non-hydrant…
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It’s time to “un-deck” the halls and get rid of that old, dried out Christmas tree. Due to the recent winter storm, the town of Webster is extending the Christmas tree drop off hours into next week. New hours are Monday through Friday January 8th-12th from 7AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday, January 13th from 8AM to Noon (weather permitting). Webster residents are able to dispose of their trees at the Public Works Department’s compost located at 23 Cudworth Road. For more information call (508) 949-3861.
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