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Ettlinger released to face federal child pornography chargesA former Newton Teacher facing a slew of child pornography charges in two counties was released on his personal recognizance at Suffolk Superior Court this morning so he can proceed with a federal case in which he’s charged with participating in an online child pornography forum. — Wicked Local W. Roxbury David Gullette: Think locally, act globally (in Nicaragua)Quick! Can you name a Newton organization with over 300 members that has been hyper-active for 25 years, and sends volunteers from all over the world to the second poorest country in the hemisphere, to live with local families and perform valuable community service in the areas of education and public health? — Wicked Local Newton Waltham suspect's attorney wants victims' records in Newton home invasion caseAn attorney representing one of two Waltham men charged with armed burglary of a West Newton residence said he wants to see the victims’ criminal records at his client’s dangerousness hearing next week. — Wicked Local Waltham Waltham men held without bail in Newton home invasionTwo Waltham men are being were ordered held without bail following their arraignment on charges of armed burglary and unlicensed use of firearm in connection with burglary of a home on Harvey Place in Newton overnight. Richard Siciliano, 44, of 44 Wamsutta Ave. Waltham and Vincenzo Alonge, 22, of 91 Lauracella Lane, Waltham are being charged with armed burglary, use of firearm while committing a felony and carrying a firearm without a license. Alonge also faces charges of possession of a class E drug. — Wicked Local Waltham Barney Frank calls for cuts in military spendingU.s. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Newton, yesterday urged MetroWest residents to badger their Washington representatives and tell them to dramatically reduce the amount of money the government spends on the military. — Wicked Local Newton Massachusetts Senate weighs vote critical for open space, historic preservationUnder the 12-year-old Community Preservation Act, cities and towns receive a state match from real estate fees if local voters have adopted a property tax surcharge to generate local money. Boston — The Massachusetts Senate this week will take up a plan to raise state matching money for a popular law that allows communities to purchase open space, restore historic properties and create affordable housing. Under the Community Preservation Act, cities and towns receive a state match from a pot of money raised from real estate fees if municipal voters have adopted a property tax surcharge of up to 3 percent to generate local money. State matching money has been down in the past four years because of a slump in real estate transactions and more participation in the law, stretching out the funds. Nearly 150 communities have approved the program including, about 30 in West Springfield... — The Republican Waltham men to be arraigned in second Newton home invasion of same residence in one week Two Waltham men will be arraigned on charges of armed burglary and unlicensed use of firearm in connection with burglary of a home on Harvey Place in Newton overnight, according to Newton Police. Richard Siciliano, 44, of 44 Wamsutta Ave. Waltham and Vincenzo Alonge, 22, of 91 Lauracella Lane, Waltham are being charged with armed burglary, use of firearm while committing a felony and carrying a firearm without a license. Alonge also faces charges of carrying class E drugs (xanax). — Wicked Local Waltham Judge hears testimony in Waltham murder caseAn attorney representing a Newton teen charged with murder asked law enforcement officials today if they ever told his client he was a suspect during questioning for a robbery and homicide in 2010. — Wicked Local Waltham West Roxbury school looks to move to NewtonA West Roxbury school is looking to move to a new location in Newton. — Wicked Local W. Roxbury On the Newton Board of Aldermen agenda for May 23On Wednesday, May 23, the Board of Aldermen will be taking public comment on the following items pertaining to the selling of naming rights: — Wicked Local Newton
Da: Newton radio tower death appears accidentalA spokeswoman from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said the 1,000-foot radio tower fall that killed a man this morning appears to be accidental. — Wicked Local Newton
Grossman, Polito take swipes at each other’s records during Wicked Local debateDemocrat Steven Grossman of Newton and Republican Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury touted their records, while simultaneously promising to be more indpendent than the other if elected during a debate at Stonehill College on Monday. — Wicked Local Fall River More News
