One Man's Grease Is A Thief's ... Gold?

The following information was supplied by the Tewksbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

There have been some odd things stolen in Tewksbury in recent years but this might top the list. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, at around 11:23 a.m.,, a man walked into Police Headquarters and reported that T.J. Callahan's Pub had been the victim of a robbery. According to the man, someone had broken some locks at the pub and had stolen ... old grease. Officer Arthur Piccolo talked to the man and a report on the theft was filed. Arrests: James Robert Tambone, 21, 31 Debra Drive, Tewksbury, was arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with domestic assault and battery. Brian Bohanan, 48, 434 Main St., Unit 232, Tewksbury, was arrested on Jan. 22 on a warrant. Additional incidents: On Jan. 23, at 12:"30 p.m., a 911 call reported a robbery at knifepoint at the …

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Family Robbed During Father's Wake, TJ Callahan's To Help Out

Cover charge from show Saturday night will be donated to the Fleury family.

A Tewksbury family, already reeling from the untimely death of their husband and father, received another jolt when they returned home after his wake Tuesday night. Their home had been burglarized. Tewksbury Police are investigating the break-in at 117 Elm St., a home Wayne Fleury had shared with his wife Laura and their children. Wayne, 48, died on Dec. 7, just three weeks after being diagnosed with colon cancer. The wake, attended by hundreds of mourners, took place Tuesday evening at the Tewksbury Funeral Home on Main Street. Laura Fleury returned home to find her home ransacked and many items of value, both monetary and sentimental, gone. Items taken included a wallet, a safe, an iPad, an iPod, a camera, an Xbox game system, a Wii game…

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Gina Murray

7:24 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012

who is this? cause your a bullshit liar, i would never do something like that. i dont know who you are but get your facts straight before you post shit like this.. i was actually at work that night from 1pm till 945pm at dunkin donuts next to roccos in wilmington so next time why dont you make sure you know what your talking about before you accuse me, your a loser and maybe it was you and your …   more ›

Adults Acting Like Children, Bank Card Theft Top Police Log

The following information was supplied by the Tewksbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

A woman walked into Tewksbury Police Headquarters on Saturday, June 9, at 11:51 a.m. and reported that her Direct Express Card had been stolen and had just been used at Citizens' Bank, 295 Main St. Officers checked the security footage at the bank, which showed a suspect using the woman's card to withdraw $340 from her account. A report was filed and the case is under investigation. In football, the penalty for taunting is 15 yards (June 8) Tewksbury Police received 911 calls from both a man and a woman at around 10:38 p.m. They were each calling from T.J. Callahan's Pub. According to the police report, each of the callers complained that other person was taking pictures of them and taunting them. Officers were sent to the scene to speak …

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Head To Jon Ryan's on St. Patrick's Day

Jon Ryan's Pub voted best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Where will Tewksbury be celebrating St. Patrick's Day tomorrow? Well if our poll results are any indication, they will be painting the town green at Jon Ryan's Pub. Jon Ryan's won the title with 78 votes - 50% of total votes. TJ Callahans came in second with 28 votes. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to all the businesses. Starting Monday, at 5 a.m., we will ask readers to tell us the Best of Patch Readers Choice Best Place In Tewksbury for car repairs.

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UPDATED: New Sons Of Italy Chapter Started In Tewksbury

After a hiatus of 25 years, a piece of Italian heritage is back in Tewksbury

When _Joe Mazzola opened Cafe Sicilia_, he said he hoped to bring a little slice of Italian culture to Tewksbury. In the year since, the cafe has inspired others to rediscover and embrace their Italian heritage. The result is the return of the Sons of Italy to Tewksbury. Tony Boschetti and George Iannuzzo have joined with Mazzola as founding members of Tewksbury Lodge #2872 of the Order of the Sons of Italy of America. "It all started right here in this restaurant," said Boschetti, while enjoying a sub and some tripe in marinara sauce at _Cafe Sicilia_. "We started talking about how it would be nice to have an old-fashioned Italian social club." "Like they did in the North End (of Boston)," said Iannuzzo. "You have a place where you can …

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3 Things To Do This Weekend

5 Things To Do This Weekend

Plenty going on locally on the last weekend of summer.

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 01:00 pm, The Knights of Columbus, 2068 Main St, Tewksbury. Why Go: We are holding a fundraiser open to the public to stop by as our smithfest20111efforts. We are raising money for two amazing causes -- the Make a Wish Foundation, which most are familiar with for their incredible wishes the grant. Our other is F.S.M.A. Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Raffles, silent auctions, food, 50/50 raffles, music. and Tewksbury tweets sale. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m., Livingston Street Fields, Tewksbury. Why Go: Cheer on the Redmen. This has the chance to b a special team. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., A Novel Cafe, 463 Main St., Tewksbury Why Go: The …

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Video Battle of the Bands

A Night of Music, Food and Fun

"Breakthrough" celebrates Tewksbury Patch Video Battle of the Bands victory with concert at TJ Callahan's.

"Breakthrough," a Tewksbury band made up of teens Dan Daley, Ben Hanson and Bobby Briggs, rocked a jam-packed TJ Callahan's Thursday night. It was a victory concert for the band, which won Tewksbury Patch's first Video Battle of the Bands. In addition to the gig, the band received Rock Star Makeovers from All About You Hair Salon, a $400 gift certificate from Tewksbury Music Center and three hours of recording studio time from The Space in Lowell. The concert and the contest were sponsored by Tewksbury Patch. Editor Bill Gilman and Ad Manager Anne Wakeman were on hand to capture these images and video clips.

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Video Battle of the Bands

'Breakthrough' Gets New Look For Tonight's Big Concert

Tewksbury Patch Video Battle of the Bands winners are ready to rock!

The battle is over and the results are in.  Breakthrough is the official winner of Patch’s first ever battle of then bands.  Of course, you can’t truly be a rock star without looking the part and that’s where being a Patch winner really comes in handy.  As part of their Patch Prize Package, Breathrough spent yesterday afternoon with the talented crew at “It’s all About You -- Hair Salon” getting their official rock star makeovers.  Made up of three 15-year-old boys, Ben Hanson, Bobby Briggs and Daniel Daley, Breathrough is a local favorite with a long history.  As singer, songwriter and guitarist Bobby explains, “Ben was born on Nov. 14, 1995 and I was born a day later at the same hospital.  We started planning then.”  While Bobby’s mom …

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Video Battle of the Bands

UPDATED: "Breakthrough" Wins Tewksbury Patch Video Battle of the Bands

More than 440 votes are cast by Patch readers.

The votes have been cast and the readers have spoken. "Breakthrough" and their original video "Songs of the Past" is the winner of the first Tewksbury Patch Video Battle of the Bands. Congratulations to Bobby Briggs, Ben Hanson and Daniel Daley! For their victory, "Breakthrough" will receive a $400 gift certificate to Tewkbury Music Center, Rock Star Makeovers from Touch of Elegance Salon and three hours of recording studio time from The Space in Lowell. In addition, the winners will be booked for live gig at TJ Callahan's on June 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public and Tewksbury Patch will be on hand with some nifty giveaways. The final vote totals were as follows:

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Video Battle of the Bands

FINAL DAY to Vote in the Patch Video Battle of the Bands!

Three finalists vie for a prize package, including makeovers, music equipment and a booking.

The entries are in and three finalists have been chosen in the Tewksbury Patch Video Battle of the Bands! Bands submitted videos of themselves performing original songs. The finalists were chosen by Tewksbury Patch staff based on song quality, lyrics, performance and video quality. But the winner will be selected by you, the Tewksbury Patch readers. The three finalists represent diverse genres in music. The three videos are: Listen to the three videos and decide which one is your favorite. Vote for your favorite choice for the winning band by putting the ban's name in the  comments section at the bottom of this article. You can vote more than once. However, only one vote per day per patch user will be allowed. Excess votes will be …

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