Isabel Sami, Telegram & Gazette

Isabel Sami

Telegram & Gazette

Boston, MA, United States

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Past articles by Isabel:

Man killed in Oxford result of family dispute, officials say

A man was killed early Sunday morning at 435 Main St. following a "dispute between family members," according to officials. → Read More

Worcester gas prices leap 5 cents, national average at its highest since 2014

According to GasBuddy's survey of 263 stations in Worcester, prices in the city are 1.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1 per gallon higher than a year ago. → Read More

Shrewsbury residents balk at proposed apartments on former Beal School site

The space occupied by the Beal School feeds into a wide grassy open space enjoyed by by kids and families, where people can casually sit or play. → Read More

Over 40 years and running for sponsor Norton Saint-Gobain, USA Luge Olympic team

Worcester-based Norton sponsors the team, collaborating on technical aspects of the sleds and getting the team from event to event every year. → Read More

Family Dollar denies workers meal breaks, cited $1.5M in penalties

After denying employees meal breaks, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. has been cited $1.5 million in penalties for more than 3,900 violations of the state’s meal break laws. → Read More

Madison Properties receives $57M for mixed-use Ballpark District development

Madison Properties receives $57M for mixed-use Ballpark District development. → Read More

Sale volume dropped as prices rose in December housing market

To close out the year, the 2021 housing market had no mercy on buyers as inventory diminished and climbing prices didn't falter. → Read More

$15M apartment project rising on James Street in Worcester

$15M apartment project rising on former brownfield site on James Street in Worcester → Read More

Diamond Inn on Grafton St. in Worcester sold for $1M, second sale since 2020

The bar at the base of Grafton Hill is the same spot where two people were killed in a shooting last month. → Read More

Home decor 'superstore' to revive plaza in Shrewsbury

Philip Shwachman, president of First American Realty, which owns and manages the plaza on Route 9, said construction began in early December. → Read More

African Community Education buys Learning First school building in Worcester for $1.8M

The building will be used for education and as an immigration resources center by the nonprofit, which works with African refugees and immigrant youth. → Read More

Former Table Talk Pies headquarters in Kelley Square in Worcester sold for $4.55 million

The former Table Talk Pies headquarters in Kelley Square in Worcester was sold for $4.55 million less than two weeks after the final pie was baked. → Read More

'We're able to honor her memory': Athletic, education center at Uxbridge school dedicated to Grace Rett

A ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony was held Sunday afternoon on Our Lady of the Valley Regional School campus, where Grace's friends, college teammates, family, OLV classmates and donors were invited for a first tour of the gymnasium. → Read More

'Creating something by hand': Wood You Build It carries on Gardner's furniture history

That level of dedication is what elevated Wood You Build It from a small local business to one of Etsy's most successful businesses in the country. → Read More

Amazon buys 93 acres for new Westborough delivery station

Amazon purchased a 93-acre lot on Dec. 23 at 4400 Computer Drive for $65 million, according to the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds. → Read More

8 Central Mass. towns where you can buy a house for under $350,000

If you're in the market, here are few good places to start. → Read More

'It gets very crazy': Central Mass. restaurants brace for holiday rush

For Chinese restaurants in Central Mass., staffing issues are part of the holiday rush challenge. → Read More

Worcester has seventh oldest houses in the country. Why is Worcester ranked so high?

A recent survey found that among midsized U.S. cities, Worcester has the seventh oldest houses in the country, with a median house age of 54 years. → Read More

216-unit apartment building proposed on Hemans Street in Worcester

216-unit apartment building proposed on Hemans Street in Worcester → Read More

A seat at the table: Real estate developer Bo Menkiti shares vision of thriving Worcester

The Menkiti Group is a real estate developer based primarily in Washington, D.C., but has taken an interest in transforming Worcester's downtown, aligning with the city's goal of creating an 18-hour downtown. → Read More