Woburn

A dump truck rolled over as it was entering Interstate 95 in Woburn, Massachusetts, closing an on-ramp Wednesday. The crash closed the on-ramp from Route 38. The driver, a man from New Hampshire, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Massachusetts State Police said. Images from the scene showed the overturned truck spilled what appeared to be gravel on…

An alleged hazing incident is under investigation at the high school in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Woburn Police Department received a complaint Wednesday involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the school year, according to a joint statement from Woburn Police Chief Robert Rufo, Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Crowley….

The Massachusetts National Guard will begin driving students to school in five more communities. Brockton, Framingham, Holyoke, Quincy and Woburn asked and will receive the help, the Baker administration said Friday. The National Guard was already approved to help out in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell and Lynn as Massachusetts school struggle to get kids into class on time amid a national…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local group of Italian restaurants will be opening a new location in the northern suburbs, moving into a space that had been home to a local group of family-friendly restaurants that focus on American fare. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Chateau...

Jennifer Ventolino didn’t know what was happening last July when her street in Woburn, Massachusetts, was suddenly underwater. “It was waves like a river, seriously. We had no idea. We didn’t know what it was,” said Ventolino. “It was when the police came that they told us it was the water main that broke.” “Hours went by, and when...

Students will be required to wear masks when they head back to school this fall in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Students will be required to wear masks when they head back to school this fall in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Woburn School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to mandate face coverings for children, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, through Oct. 31. At that time, the committee will discuss and potentially revise the policy based on health factors. School Committee…

A landmark spot in Connecticut that is often mentioned as having some of the best pizza in the entire country appears to be on its way to the Greater Boston area. According to an article from Eater Boston, Sally’s Apizza in New Haven is looking to expand to the region, with director of marketing Krystina Nataloni confirming that the...

Authorities are looking for a man they say attacked another man and a pregnant woman last week in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office said 24-year-old Tyler Olivier is wanted in the Aug. 4 attack at a Washington Street home. Olivier is accused of stabbing and slashing the victims outside the home where they rent an apartment, authorities…

A teenager has been shot during a reported home break-in in Woburn. Malcolm Johnson has the details.

A man is facing multiple charges in connection to a shooting at a home in Woburn, Massachusetts, Saturday afternoon, authorities say. He allegedly shot his friend in the neck while showing off his new gun.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A chain of chicken spots could be expanding further into the Greater Boston area, with a new outlet possibly coming to the northern suburbs. According to an article from The Daily Times Chronicle, Popeyes is looking to open in Woburn, with the plan being to take over the former D’Angelo space...

A 37-year-old man was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Woburn, Massachusetts Sunday night. Massachusetts State Police said Allan Nkoba, 37, of Needham, was driving on near exit 54 around 8:45 p.m. when he veered to the right and into a guardrail. His car, a Toyota Camry, veered back across all four lanes of the highway before striking…

Serious injuries were reported from a two-car crash in Woburn Sunday evening, according to authorities. The accident, on Interstate 95 near Exit 54, also led two lanes of the highway to be closed, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation reported. Officials said to expect delays in the area as the scene is processed.

Police are looking for the Dunkin’ customer who hurled an iced coffee at a worker in Woburn, Massachusetts, last week, and asking for the public’s help.

A young worker at a Dunkin’ store in Woburn, Massachusetts, is speaking out after a customer threw a drink at her.

[This story first appeared in Boston Restaurant Talk.] A dining and drinking spot that is known in part for its comfort food is looking to expand to the northern suburbs of Boston. According to a Patch article, Lucy’s American Tavern is planning to open in Woburn, moving into the space on Rainin Road where a location of Waxy O’Connor’s...

As we head into our second year of the pandemic, there is definitely some light at the end of the tunnel by way of vaccines, a drop in new cases and warmer weather helping get people into the great outdoors. In the restaurant world, takeout and delivery still seem to be popular options, however, which — in many cases —…

At least one woman was home when she noticed the fire in the back of the building

Firefighters were battling a 2-alarm blaze in Woburn, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out shortly before 10:30 a.m. in a multi-family home on Federal Street, according to Woburn Fire Chief Donald Kenton. The fire has since been contained. Witnesses reported first seeing the fire in the rear of the building before it spread. At least one woman was…