3+ week, 1+ day ago (175+ words) BOSTON (WHDH) - On Monday, Governor Maura Healey told Massachusetts residents who had their snap benefits fully funded this weekend, to use them. Healey said no one should be afraid they will need to repay the money. This all comes because the Trump administration ordered a freeze to snap funding during the federal shut-down. But Massachusetts, along with other states, sued the administration demanding funding for snap benefits continue. A judge ruled in favor of the states. Now the president wants to "pull back" that funding and says he'll punish states that don't comply. "Its pretty cruel to deny funding to Americans. If Donald Trump is now gonna go and take back funds from Americas who were poor enough to qualify for SNAP, I just find that unimaginable, even for as callous as Donald Trump is," Healey said The governor also…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (200+ words) WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - State leaders came together in Worcester on Tuesday for the "Firefighter of the Year Awards." Governor Maura Healey honored dozens of firefighters for their bravery in the line of duty. "What it really is, is a testament to the dedication of those who serve, of those who train, of those who teach, of those who mentor," Healey said. The 36th annual awards recognized 170 firefighters for outstanding acts of heroism and service. Firefighters from over a dozen communities across the state were honored at the ceremony, including 10 group citations, two individual citations, and 13 medals of valor. "The calls reflected in today's awards show us the courage, skill, and quick thinking your job demands," Healey said. The awards reflect a wide array of fire service activity, from delivering fire safety education, to performing rescues under life-threatening conditions. Along with department…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (156+ words) SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - An Eversource employee performed a brave rescue in Somerville Monday when he saved a woman trapped in a burning apartment building using his work truck. Massive flames erupted from the six unit building on Marion Street. "It's my biggest nightmare because the houses are so close together, and seeing how fast it can spread," said Amy Parker, who saw the fire. Somerville Fire Chief Charles Breen said the Eversource employee was in the area before firefighters arrived and was able to use his bucket truck to rescue the woman from the second floor of the building. "I believe he drove it up to the front of the building, threw the bucket and got her out," said Breen. "He did a hell of a job, definitely saved the woman's life. She was in severe danger at the time....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (190+ words) SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - An Eversource employee is being credited with a brave rescue in Somerville Monday, when he saved a woman trapped in a burning apartment building using his work truck. A witness said massive flames erupted from the six unit building on Marion Street. "It was a roaring fire, the flames were flying out the window and everything," said Al Janik, who saw the fire. Somerville Fire Chief Charles Breen said the Eversource employee was in the area before firefighters arrived and was able to use his bucket truck to rescue the woman from the second floor of the building. "I believe he drove it up to the front of the building, threw the bucket and got her out," said Breen. "She was in the bucket when I came around the turn," said Janik. "She had, kind of, smoky…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (201+ words) TEWKSBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - A major crash shut down I-495 North on the Tewksbury-Andover line during the evening commute Monday.The crash happened near exit 92.Read More (WHDH) - A major crash shut down I-495 North on the Tewksbury-Andover line during the evening commute Monday.The crash happened near exit 92 The highway was briefly closed while crews were on scene, but has since reopened.Two cars and a tractor trailer were involved State police said three people were seriously hurt in the crash and rushed to the hospital No other details were immediately available This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details (WHDH) - A major crash shut down I-495 North on the Tewksbury-Andover line during the evening commute Monday.The crash happened near exit 92 The highway was briefly closed while crews were on scene, but has since reopened....

3+ week, 6+ day ago (114+ words) LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - A 29-year-old Woburn man appeared virtually in court on Wednesday in connection to a deadly crash that happened overnight in Lowell.DerekRead More LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - A 29-year-old Woburn man appeared virtually in court on Wednesday in connection to a deadly crash that happened overnight in Lowell. Derek Witzenman, who was also injured in the crash, appeared virtually from the hospital, was arraigned and charged with OUI and negligent operation. Witzenman pleaded not guilty. State police say he was driving in the wrong direction on the Lowell connector and hit another car head on. One man died in the crash and a passenger is in critical condition....

7+ hour, 21+ min ago (130+ words) WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - "Tis the season for the snow to begin and for everyone to determine whether it's naughty or nice. "It's the holiday season. Who doesn't love snow!" Louis Cotto said, a snow plow driver. Kids sure love it, especially when school is canceled. There may not be a lot of snow, but enough to pull the sleds out. The slushy mess made for dangerous driving on Worcester's hilly streets. Drivers and people shoveling were definitely not calling this weather nice. "I'll tell you right now it's pretty naughty, so, [it] just never ends," Tyler Marshall said, who spent his day shoveling. Only an inch or two fell before the snow turned to rain, acting as a tease of what's to come....

5+ day, 7+ hour ago (214+ words) SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A Somerville neighborhood is on high alert after a series of home break-ins over the weekend. Police said at least two incidents occurred between 9 and 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Harold Street, Wyatt Street, and Dimick Street. "It's a little concerning that it seems to be concentrated right in this area," said Minghua Ong, who lives nearby. Another resident said his first-floor apartment was broken into a few years back. "It was two years ago. We never clean the windows," said Peadar Giles. "Our landlord put up these lights here and one at the front. And I've put up three cameras: one in the back, one in the front and one on the side there to kind of watch the side, just in case. Even if it does happen again, at least we'll have a face." Investigators said…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago (80+ words) LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - A car crashed into a building in Lowell early Tuesday morning. The crash caused significant damage to both the vehicle andRead More (WHDH) - A car crashed into a building in Lowell early Tuesday morning The crash caused significant damage to both the vehicle and the front of the business.The building on East Merrimack Street houses a real estate company This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (182+ words) NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - On Thursday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn confirmed the identities of the two victims in Saturday morning's fatal single car crash in New Bedford. Troopers responding to a reported crash on Route 140 southbound around 2 a.m. on Saturday found a 2019 Honda Civic that had gone off the road and pronounced Gabriel Bertolino Sequeira, 17, of West Yarmouth, dead at the scene, according to state police. Anne Urbanski Santos De Carvalho, 15, of Dartmouth, was also found in the area of the vehicle and taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver, an 18-year-old male from Dartmouth, was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Siqueira was a senior at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, where he played on the school's varsity soccer team. "Gabriel was known for his energy, passion, and the inspiration…...