Veronica Haynes

Needham

Senior Web Editor at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

Sr. Web editor/producer @wcvb || https://t.co/ntLtMGCtxA || NewsCenter 5 Boston || MetroWest born and raised

Articles

Body of missing kayaker recovered in Connecticut River

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

The body of a kayaker who went missing in the Connecticut River nearly two weeks ago has been recovered, the Hampden County District Attorney said. Niklas Delisle, 27, of Chicopee, disappeared on May 19 when the kayak that he and his girlfriend were in capsized. His girlfriend was rescued that night, but Delisle could not be located. “This is a tragic loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to the Delisle family,” Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni said in a statement.
MassDOT announces Sumner Tunnel overnight closure

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

The Sumner Tunnel will be closed to traffic overnight Monday as crews install overhead signage, MassDOT said Friday. The tunnel is scheduled to be closed from 11 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Drivers should expect delays and follow detour routes.The Ted Williams Tunnel and Callahan Tunnel will remain open. "Appropriate signage, law enforcement details and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area," MassDOT said.
Quincy High School students complete 3-year tiny house project

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Students at Quincy High School in Massachusetts have completed an impressive project: building a tiny house from scratch over the course of three years.The students, part of the school's carpentry, electrical and plumbing programs, created a fully functional home. The students said the project showcases their skills and supports affordable housing.The money from the sale of the tiny house will go back to the school's trade program.
Massachusetts firefighter arrested on child pornography charges

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A Massachusetts firefighter was arrested on multiple child pornography-related charges this week, according to Sterling police. Kyle Litchwell, 34, a Sterling resident and a firefighter in the town of Berlin, was arrested Wednesday night.
Live wires trap driver after truck takes down pole, transformer

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A box truck driver was trapped in his truck Thursday morning after taking down a utility pole and wires in Waltham, Massachusetts. The incident happened just after 10 a.m. on Cushing Street near St. Charles Borromeo Church. Waltham Fire said the truck snagged the wires, snapping the pole in half.
Firefighters battle multifamily home blaze in Malden, Massachusetts

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

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Firefighters battle rooftop blaze in Boston's financial district

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Boston Fire Department crews responded to the city's financial district on Wednesday after heavy, black smoke was seen coming from the roof of a building. The smoke was first spotted at the corner or Milk and Batterymarch streets at about 2 p.m. Firefighters immediately struck a second alarm for extra manpower. From Sky 5, what appeared to be a heavily charred rooftop patio area could be seen, and firefighters were dousing the area with water.
Woman reports sexual assault; Search ongoing in Boston park

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

The search for a suspect is underway in Boston on Wednesday after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted at a park.At around 9:30 a.m., a Boston police officer working a detail was flagged down by a woman who said she had been sexually assaulted at Paul Revere Park. From Sky 5, several Massachusetts State Police vehicles were seen at the park, and troopers could be seen walking the grounds.
Man charged in Framingham hit-and-run that left 41-year-old woman dead

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A Framingham, Massachusetts, man is facing charges, accused of hitting a pedestrian on Route 9 this weekend and leaving the scene. At about 10:25 p.m., Framingham police responded to 1881 Worcester Road, which is Route 9, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene. The victim, a 41-year-old woman, was taken to MetroWest Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
'Very intense': Mass. Pike drivers warned of epic delays during weekend closures

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Weekend lane closures and rolling roadblocks will result in "very intense" travel impacts for drivers at the Interstate 95/Massachusetts Turnpike interchange as a multiyear bridge rehabilitation project moves forward. MassDOT said the weekend lane closures on I-90 will be between exits 123 and 125 in Weston and Newton, a two-mile stretch from the Ridgeway Road bridge in Weston to the Commonwealth Avenue overpass in Newton.