Police Shooting of Marlborough Man Ruled Justifiable

A police-involved shooting has been ruled justified following an investigation by multiple agencies.

The fatal shooting of Bryce Coutinho by a Marlborough Police officer has been ruled justified following an investigation by multiple agencies. "The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has determined that the response of the officer was justifiable under the law to effect lawful objectives, including the need to protect himself from the immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury from the subject who ignored repeated warnings to drop the knife and advanced on the officer with that knife in a small confined space with no reasonable means of escape," stated a Press Release from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The investigation, conducted by the attorney's office, state police and Marlborough Police Department found that …

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Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Under Investigation

A fatal police-involved shooting of a man with a knife on Monday night is under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is conducting an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening at 52 Meadow Brook Road in Marlborough. According to a release from the office, at approximately 8 p.m. Monday Marlborough Police responded to 52 Meadowbrook Road for a domestic disturbance to assist in the removal of an unwanted person from a residence. Upon arrival, police were confronted by a man armed with a knife, according to officials. A Marlborough police officer discharged his weapon, according to the District Attorney's Office. The man that was shot was identified as Bryce Coutinho, 22, and pronounced dead at the scene. Coutinho was set to face an …

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Hunter Charged in Marlborough Man's Death

A Marlborough man was killed in a hunting accident this past November, and a New Hampshire grand jury has charged the man who pulled the trigger.

The man who shot and killed Marlborough resident Kenneth Brunelle in an early November hunting incident has been indicted by a New Hampshire grand jury, the Boston Globe reports.  Brunelle, 31, was a first time hunter out with his father and brother on the first day of the 2011 firearm season, when Wade Holmes, 49, of Lisbon, NH, fired his weapon killing him instantly.  WMUR-TV in New Hampshire reported that Holmes did not wait to pinpoint his target before firing, and has been subsequently charged with negligent homicide and reckless shooting.  The incident occurred off of Mt. Eustis Road in Lisbon. Holmes was unrelated to the victim and was not with his hunting party. No trial date had been set as of this post.  Follow us on Facebook and…

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Dr. Mark Iannini Gone at 58

Born and raised in Marlborough, the practitioner and academic died at his home in Tucson, AZ.

Dr. Mark Iannini, 58, of Tuscon, AZ and formerly of Marlborough, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Tucson. He was born in Worcester, MA on November 21, 1953, the fourth son of Americo and Carmela Iannini. He was raised in Marlborough and graduated with honors from Marlborough High School. He received his BA degree with high honors from Holy Cross College in Worcester. Mark fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was accepted and earned his M.D. with high honors (AOA), from Georgetown Medical School. He next completed his training program in internal medicine at Dartmouth Mary Hitchcock and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was subsequently accepted into the fellowship program in Rheumatology at Massachusetts General Hospital. During his …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Marlborough has seen the death of a young resident in recent days, and there is still time to vote for your favorite cup of coffee in town.

1. A Marlborough experienced the loss of a young resident on Saturday morning. Police responded to this unattended death and services have been set. More information is available in the most recent edition of Gone But Not Forgotten.  2. The Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun a citywide street sweeping program that will run for 10 to 12 weeks, Monday through Friday from approximately 4 a.m. to late evenings depending on the neighborhood. The sweeping commenced in Fort Meadow area and will work systematically throughout the city. This program tries to lessen the amount of infiltration into the storm drainage system which eventually ends up in our reservoirs, said a statement on the city's Facebook page.  3. From 1 to 3 p.m. today, I'…

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Friends Talk About Scott Ricciuti's Legacy in Advance of Services

A Thursday afternoon wake will be followed by a memorial service on Friday.

In the week since the early morning crash that took the life of Marlborough resident and well-known Worcester area musician James "Scott" Ricciuti, thousands have viewed the articles reporting his death and those remembering his life. Dozens have left comments in memorial and many are sure to attend his funeral services that are set to begin Thursday afternoon.  By any standard, this is an uniquely large outpouring for an individual who clearly touched many people's lives. Friends and family will speak to those assembled and each other about the lasting impressions Ricciuti left on those around him, first at a wake to be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the Slattery Funeral Home, then the memorial service to be celebrated beginning at 11…

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James 'Scott' Riciutti Gone at 48

The Marlborough resident and popular Worcester area musician was killed in a late-night car crash last week.

James Scott Ricciuti, 48, of Marlborough, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Scott was born in Marlborough where he lived for most of his life. He was an extremely talented and well known musician, songwriter and performer who played at countless venues and with countless musicians. He worked for the family business, Murhall Inc., in Worcester for many years, where much of his work is still part of the Worcester area and surrounding towns.  He was loved by all who knew him. He was a charismatic, compassionate, loyal, loving, beautiful person who had a great big generous heart and a laugh that could be heard a mile away.  He is survived by his longtime love Maro Eremyan, her father, Akop Eremyan…

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Gone But Not Forgotten

William 'Bill' Short Gone at 63

Services for the longtime Marlborough funeral home director will be held Tuesday, April 10.

William R. "Bill" Short, 63, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 surrounded by his family.   He was the husband of Linda N. (Currier) Short to whom he was married for 43 years. He was born in Haverhill, the son of the late Hector and Arlene (Cardarelli) Short and lived in Marlborough for the past 38 years after purchasing the former Brown Funeral Home and moving here with his wife and young family. He would continue to own and operate the funeral home, changing to the current William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, until becoming ill recently. Bill was active in the Marlborough community, belonging to many local organizations such as the Marlborough Rotary Club, the former Kiwanis club, United Brethren Lodge AF & AM of Marlborough…

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Ricciuti Remembered as Kind and Talented in Aftermath of Crash

Dozens of people have taken to Facebook in the day since James "Scott" Riciutti's fatal car crash.

By late Thursday afternoon a number of friends and fans of Scott Ricciuti had begun an outpouring of remembrances and condolences on various Facebook pages, including his own. "Scott, there are no words to describe the love that all of your friends and family had for you," wrote a friend. "You will truly be missed by all who knew you, even if it was only for a short while. Your musical talent and ability to make even a stranger smile is a quality this world needs. The world suffered a loss losing you. Rest in peace, Scott. I can only promise to sing a little louder and smile a lot more often in honor of you and your life." Ricciuti, 48, a Marlborough resident and Worcester area musician, was killed in a car crash in the early a.m. hours …

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Charlene Arsenault

11:40 pm on Friday, April 6, 2012

This guy had that rare combination of being genuine, humble and talented....the kind of musician who would always shine, but had the ability to let everyone around him shine, including the many who shared the stage with him. His passing will definitely change the musical landscape of Worcester County...he made an undeniably positive impact.   more ›