A quiet stretch of weather is coming our way. Tuesday starts off dry and cold, with highs reaching the mid-30s. Despite the chilly temperatures, expect a pleasant winter afternoon thanks to abundant sunshine and low winds.
As we move into Wednesday…
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Sudbury police investigate 20 vehicle burglaries in 1 night
More than 20 vehicles were burglarized in one night this weekend in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Surveillance video captured someone roaming a Sudbury neighborhood early Sunday morning, going from car to car.
“When we woke up that morning the p…
Bill would repeal law prohibiting Mass. teachers from striking
Presidents Day is taking on a different look this year in Newton, Massachusetts.
Students are off for the holiday, but unlike in other communities on February break, they’ll be heading back to class on Tuesday.
School officials canceled th…
Chelsea nonprofit opening day shelter to help those in need
A nonprofit in Chelsea, Massachusetts, will open a day shelter for migrants and residents in need of homes.
This comes at a time when shelters across Massachusetts remain full.
La Colaborativa — or the Collaborative, in English — is expected to open a day shelter starting on Tuesday, providing different types of services for 200 people per day.
“We want to make sure they have a safe, welcoming and inclusive space in order to access services and remain inside from the frigid cold winter temperatures,” said Alex Train, chief operating officer at La Colaborativa.
More on the shelter crisis in Massachusetts
This day shelter will offer warm meals and clothing. It will welcome anyone experiencing homelessness — in particular, families who have been staying at an overnight shelter in Cambridge, where they must leave each morning so it can be used as a Middlesex County Registry of Deeds office.
“This center is going to provide access to basic necessities, emergency housing services, economic mobility services,” Tran said. “We will be providing shuttle transportation to and from Cambridge to all families.”
State Rep. Mike Connolly appreciates the day shelter opening up, but continues to insist on families having 24/7 access to the Cambridge shelter, especially those with children in the school system.
“Many shelter residents are leaving to seek services or try to get work permits, but also, there are times they have nowhere to go,” he said.
Gladys Vega, the executive director at La Colaborativa, says the day shelter will be able to accommodate 200 people per day.
“This is not a hanging out place. This is place that is going to prep them so they can immediately find a job,” she said. “Many of them have work authorizations. If they don’t, then we will help them fill out the applications, get them with immigration lawyers. Our hope is to prepare resumes and get them to work.”
The day shelter will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is expected to run until the end of June.
La Colaborativa says this is being funded through a grant from the state’s safety net shelter program with The United Way.
Lowell crash leaves driver dead
A man was killed Monday in a single-car crash in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office says police responded just after noon to the intersection of VFW Highway and First Street Boulevard, where a vehicle had c…
Investigation continues after credit card skimmers found at Big Y stores
Police are investigating after credit card skimming devices were found at 10 Big Y supermarkets across Massachusetts.
Worcester police say three to four customers at that city’s Big Y were affected.
“A few people used their cards, paid for their groceries and ended up getting their information stolen,” Lt. Sean Murtha of Worcester Police Department said. “This person then made unauthorized charges on their credit card statements.”
The Big Y said the devices were placed at the following locations between Dec. 19 and 21:
- Springfield on St. James Avenue
- Chicopee (Express)
- Northampton
- Ware
- South Bridge
- Worcester
- Milford
- Wilbraham (Express)
- Ludlow
Additionally, a card reading device was placed on a single card reader at its Westfield location on East Silver Street between Dec. 19 and Jan. 12.
Police in Worcester were not able to tell NBC10 Boston Monday if they had identified any suspects.
“It has to be installed by somebody. It’s something, basically overlay that goes over the credit card reader. People could also put in very small cameras, you see it on ATMs sometimes, they put a miniature camera that gets people’s PIN numbers, when they put their cards in,” Murtha said.
“We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, and we notified and are working with law enforcement. We have inspected all of our terminals, and continue to do so,” the Big Y said in a statement. “If we learn that any particular customer’s information was compromised, we will promptly notify them and provide them with additional information so that they can take steps to protect themselves.”
As they say, cash is king. But police said tapping your card versus swiping or inserting is safer, and using a credit card instead of a debit card may also help you get your money back. It’s also important to check if the card reader at checkout is shaky or looks unusual.
“If you have a credit card, your position is much better, your chances of being refunded are much better, most credit cards have zero fraud liability,” Murtha said.
Police said there could be more victims out there, so make sure to check your bank or credit statements.
Customers with any questions or concerns regarding this incident can contact Big Y at 1-800-828-2688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Credit card skimmers have recently been found at other Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including Market Baskets, Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms and more.
