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Massachusetts public records requests are governed by the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10). Court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court in each county.

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NEWTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
14/24

Newton gets a C.

Middlesex County reflects Massachusetts's Public Records Law framework. Massachusetts has one of the weakest public records laws in the country: 10-business-day response, no real enforcement teeth, and the legislature exempts itself entirely. CORI rules block routine crim

Note: County-level grade from Middlesex County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Newton.
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FBI Wanted
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U.S. Courts
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BOP Inmate Locator
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Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →

Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MA

Children Missing From Massachusetts (Statewide)

Active Massachusetts cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.

Jose McCra (MA) Age 15 · WAREHAM, MA
Brandon Kelly (MA) Age 15 · Indian Orchard, MA
Xavier Santana (MA) Age 14 · Lowell, MA
Noah Britto (MA) Age 16 · HANSON, MA
Nicholas Farguarson-Zelidis (MA) Age 15 · FRAMINGHAM, MA
Daiyanaliz Diaz (MA) Age 14 · CHELSEA, MA

Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

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Recent Massachusetts Court Cases

Most recent Massachusetts court filings indexed across districts and counties.

DocketPartiesIndexed
BANKRUPTCY 26-11279Luis Alberto Heredia Martinez, Sr.05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12435National Shrine of the Holy Shroud, Inc. v. Orareo et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12436Zurich American Insurance Company v. Renaud HVAC & Controls Inc05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12437Navarrete Pico v. Moniz et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12438Machina Medical Corporation05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-11763Pike v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12441REYES-ARCHILA v. Moniz et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12440Motor Club Insurance Company v. The Travelers Indemnity Company05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12442Castillo Correa v. Moniz et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12443American Nurses Association et al v. United States Department of Education et al05/29/2026
CIVIL 1:26-cv-12444Solis et al v. Equinox Holdings Inc.05/29/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-11277Paul Michael Smith and Debra Lousie Smith05/29/2026
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Massachusetts

Common Questions

Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Massachusetts. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.

❓Where do I find vital records in Barre?▼
To find vital records in Barre, MA (Worcester County), contact the Town of Barre Town Clerk at 40 West Street, Barre, MA 01005 (978-355-5004). Statewide vital records are at the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics. Births and deaths recorded since 1921 are at the state level; older records are at the local clerk. Certified copies cost $20 each. Only the registrant, immediate family, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under M.G.L. c.46 §2A. Older records (75+ years) are open at the Massachusetts State Archives at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/. Sources: MA RVRS (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics), MA Archives (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/).
🚔What's the source for arrest records in Holyoke?▼
Arrest records in Holyoke, MA (Hampden County) come primarily from the Holyoke Police Department at 138 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413-322-6900). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Hampden County Sheriff's Department at https://www.hcsdmass.org/ maintains current inmate rosters. The Massachusetts iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history (subject's own record free; standard employer iCORI $25). Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: Holyoke PD (https://www.holyoke.org/police-staff/), MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori).
❓Is it possible to obtain a police report online?▼
In Worcester, MA (Worcester County), it IS possible to obtain a police report online for some cases. The Worcester Police Department Records Section at 9-11 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA 01608 (508-799-8651) accepts requests in person, by mail, or via the City of Worcester records request system at https://www.worcesterma.gov/. Online ordering of accident reports is available through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for crashes involving an investigation. Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) requires response within 10 business days. Standard fees: $5 for incident reports, $5-$10 for accident reports. Sources: Worcester PD (https://www.worcesterma.gov/police), MA Public Records (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm).
🚔How do I find arrest records in Massachusetts?▼
To find arrest records in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history. Subjects can request their own record online for free; standard employer iCORI is $25, open-access (limited) is free. The MA Department of Correction inmate search at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-correction shows state prisoners. Local arrest reports come from the city/town police department; MA Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) governs disclosure. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori), MA Courts (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system).
🏠How do I search property ownership in Massachusetts?▼
To search property ownership in Massachusetts, use the Massachusetts Land Records site at https://www.masslandrecords.com/, which provides free statewide deed and mortgage searches at all 21 county Registries of Deeds. The MassGIS Property Tax Parcels at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels provides statewide GIS-based ownership data. Each city/town Assessor maintains current ownership and assessed values; many post online (e.g., Boston at https://www.boston.gov/departments/assessing). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes deeds and assessments public. Recording fees average $155 first page; certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: MA Land Records (https://www.masslandrecords.com/), MassGIS (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels).
📜Where do I look up probate records in Massachusetts?▼
To look up probate records in Massachusetts, contact the Probate and Family Court in the county where probate was opened. The MA Probate and Family Court directory is at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court. Major counties: Suffolk (Boston) at https://www.mass.gov/locations/suffolk-probate-and-family-court, Middlesex at https://www.mass.gov/locations/middlesex-probate-and-family-court, Worcester at https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-probate-and-family-court. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under M.G.L. c.66 §10. Online access is via Massachusetts Trial Court e-Access at https://www.masscourts.org/. Certified copies cost $5 first page, $1 each additional. Sources: MA Trial Court (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system), MA Probate and Family Court (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court).

📊 Public Data Sources for Newton, MA

Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.

📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items

Statewide (MA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Boston
Portland Man Sentenced for Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography
FBI-Boston
Former Machias Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
FBI-Boston
Bangor Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
FBI-Boston
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Illegal Alien Being Indicted for Running a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Drug Trafficking, and Money Laundering
FBI-Boston
Behavioral Health Companies and Physician-Owner Agree to Pay $1.4 Million for Allegedly Billing for Psychotherapy Services That Clinicians Did Not Perform
FBI-Boston
New Jersey Man Indicted for Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses
FBI-Boston
Former Director of Food Services for Plymouth Public Schools Pleads Guilty to Stealing Food and Equipment for Side Business
FBI-Boston
New Hampshire Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in Case Brought by New Hampshire’s Homeland Security Task Force

🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8

City of Newton, MA
NameCity
JUDITH PACKER NEWTON
PHYSICIAN HOUSE CALLS PC NEWTON
JAN COOK NEWTON
LLOYD SMITH NEWTON
PAUL GRYSKA NEWTON
MORTON KAHAN NEWTON
JOANNA SENTISSI NEWTON
JAMES VERNON NEWTON

⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8

City of Newton, MA
NameType
ROBERT FELDSTEIN
NEWTON · MEDICAL PRACTICE, MD
 1128a1
CATHERINE GORMLEY
NEWTON · HOSPITAL
 1128b4
DONNA MARSHALL
NEWTON · HOSPITAL
 1128b4
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
NEWTON · DENTAL PRACTICE
 1128b4
STACEY MIKESELL
NEWTON · MEDICAL PRACTICE, MD
 1128b4
JUDITH OCCHIPINTI
NEWTON · LAW PRACTICE
 1128b4
RICHARD RANDALL
NEWTON · PSYCHOLOGIC PRACTICE
 1128b4
ALEXANDER SHRAYBER
NEWTON · BUS OWNER/EXEC
 1128a1

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8

City of Newton, MA
EINOrganization
010581411 Brigham Community House Inc.
Newton
010667451 Yo Inc.
Newton
010734139 Newton North High School Parent Teacher Student Or
Newton
026149772 David Joyce Charitable Trust
Newton
030440927 Williams After School Club Inc.
Newton
030474134 Anticoagulation Forum Inc.
Newton
040030585 Mental Health Programs Inc. IV
Newton
042103585 Lasell University
Newton

🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1

BankCity
The Village Bank Newton

🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12

Direct from MA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news Illegal Alien Who Lived in U.S. Under Stolen Identity for More Than Two Decades Sentenced to Prison for Voter Fraud, Identity Theft and Stealing Over $400,000 in Federal Benefits May 29, 2026
doj_news Former Mail Carrier Sentenced for Theft of Postal Customers' Prescription Drugs May 29, 2026
doj_news Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison May 29, 2026
doj_news Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Relief Scheme May 29, 2026
doj_news Wareham Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses May 29, 2026
doj_news Eight Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses May 29, 2026
doj_news Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding More Than $6 Million in Payroll May 28, 2026
doj_news Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Sentenced for COVID Unemployment and Loan Fraud May 28, 2026
doj_news Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money May 26, 2026
doj_news Randolph Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes May 26, 2026
Federal Circuit Notice of Vacancy - Bankruptcy Judgeship May 26, 2026
FBI National FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield May 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Sources: DOJ U.S. Attorneys · FBI Wanted & Field Office news · EPA ECHO · CFPB · HHS-OIG LEIE · IRS Pub78 · FDIC · NPPES · 23 arrest agencies · FL Sunbiz · Chicago Open Data · Updated hourly via cron.

Recent News in Newton

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