Family Offers $10K Reward For Info On Park Murder: Patch PM

Newton MA

13 November, 2020

4:27 PM

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CAMBRIDGE, MA — It's Friday, Nov. 13. That's right, Friday the 13th in 2020. What could go possibly wrong? Here's a look at what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts. The family of a man beaten to death nearly two years ago in Cambridge's Danehy Park is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment of the person or people responsible, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said. The police have been working to solve the murder mystery that rocked the neighborhood back in January 2019 when a passerby found a man on the ground inside Danehy Park along the entrance to the park on the New Street side under a bright light. Read the rest of the story. Elsewhere in greater Boston Waltham Commuters and Newton Mayor Aren't Happy About MBTA's Proposed Cuts "The proposed cuts will definitely impact transit riders in Newton," said Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. "While the MBTA expects to restore services eventually, in the meantime it will hurt employees, seniors, youngsters and those without access to cars." Waltham commuter rail riders Say It's A Bad Idea, too. Boston Marathon Runner Sculpture Takes Shape In Newton If you ever run up or down Heart Break Hill along Comm Ave, the next time you pass Grant Avenue, be sure to look up for a little inspiration. Massive Water Leak Near Brookline Reservoir Creates Sinkhole A massive water main break lead to a massive sinkhole in the roadway stretching across two lanes of traffic. Thursday the road was closed for most of the day. Friday, one lane was open in one direction. It actually could have been worse: The water damaged the nearby reservoir, but it didn't damage any people or homes. Check out the photos. Jenna Fisher/Patch Check out a few photos from the day after on Lee Street: Single Lane Open From Rt. 9 To Dudley In Brookline Across Massachusetts On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Middlesex CountyChelmsford Farmhouse Built In 1800 Drops To $675KReturn To Full In-Person At Westford Schools 'Not Feasible' YetDrive-Thru Holiday Lights Show Opens At Gillette StadiumBelmont, State PD Search For Break-In Suspects And finally today: The field hospital at Worcester's DCU Center will reopen in December to house coronavirus patients, an indication that increasing cases are close to overwhelming local hospitals. The DCU Center facility, with a capacity of 240 patients, was closed on May 18, but the hospital was kept ready in case of a resurgence in cases. And a Steamship Authority employee who works on the Martha's Vineyard route has tested positive for coronavirus. The employee last worked on a shift that began at 12 p.m. on Nov. 8 and ended 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9. Got a tip? Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna). Have a something you'd like posted on the Patch? Here's how.