Family Reacts After Murder Conviction, Principal Resigns: Nearby News

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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Ritzer Family Reacts to Chism Guilty Verdict

DANVERS, MA - One of Colleen Ritzer’s favorite quotes was “there is something good in everyday.”

The gruesome murder and rape of popular teacher Colleen Ritzer in Danvers High School two years ago stunned and shocked the community, but on the day eight men and four women found Philip Chism guilty of first-degree murder, members of the community found good in the jury, judge, district attorney’s office and law enforcement for their work.

Shortly after the jury delivered a guilty verdict for Philip Chism on Tuesday afternoon in Salem Superior Court, District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, along with Ritzer’s family, held a brief press conference, and Acting Danvers Police Chief Patrick Ambrose and Superintendent Lisa Dana reacted through statements.

Other headlines:

Swampscott Principal Resigns; ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct on School Computers Alleged

• Swampscott High School Principal Edward Rozmiarek resigned his position effective immediately following a week of administrative leave.

Police-involved Shooting Ruled Not a Crime

• The Beverly police officer involved in a fatal shooting in October bears no criminal responsibility, according to an investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s office.

Falmouth Driver Pinned Under Vehicle in Crash: Police

• The driver was seriously hurt after a crash on Woods Hole Road Tuesday night, police said.

Also worth a look today:

Chism back in court day After Murder Conviction

Ex-Church Camp Counselor Sentenced For Sexual Assaults in Two States

Massachusetts Part B Income Tax Rate Set to Lower to 5.1 Percent

Rash of Car Breaks Prompts Police Warning

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Boston Man Charged in Mansfield Rape Case