New Hampshire
‘Thoughtful, kind, and always thinking of others’: Community mourns loss of Newton family of four – The Boston Globe
“Throughout everything, Lyla was thoughtful, kind, always thinking of others, and an amazing friend,” Alkon said in an email Saturday. “The outpouring of grief among her friends, peers and classmates from Brookline and beyond upon learning of her and her family’s tragic passing, is a tribute to how many lives she and her family touched in a loving, profound way.”
She said Lyla and Matthew Goldstein were deeply proud of their daughters and the adults they were becoming.
Valerie, an alum of Newton South High School, graduated from Syracuse University in May and was working as a fifth-grade instructor in Rocky Mount, N.C., as part of Teach for America, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Violet Goldstein was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, according to a college spokesperson. Violet’s college roommate, Finleigh Lewis, said she was “a beautiful source of light” who radiated kindness and genuine care for every person she met.
“They were both outstanding,” Alkon said of Valerie and Violet during a phone interview later Saturday afternoon. “As was Lyla, as was Matt, really all of them were outstanding.”
A relative of the Goldsteins declined to comment when reached by phone on Saturday. Other family members could not immediately be reached.
The family lived at 29 Margaret Road in Newton, according to city records, where flowers were left on the front steps Friday. City officials said the Goldsteins were active in community events.
Alkon said Lyla was a “dedicated Girl Scout troop leader” when her daughters were in the scouts. A former three-sport athlete at Brookline High School, Lyla Goldstein continued playing basketball throughout her adult life, Alkon said. She was also listed as a board member of the Newton Girls Basketball Association.
Newton City Councilor Bill Humphrey, whose district includes the Goldsteins’ neighborhood, recalled chatting with Lyla and Matthew Goldstein when he’d be out knocking on doors.
“I remember that Valerie would write in to the City Council about her passion for a more sustainable world and a just society as soon as she was old enough to vote, and she asked me to help her with a class project on local environmental policy,” Humphrey said in a statement on social media. “I know many leaders, activists, and educators found both sisters to be memorable and engaging over the years. All four of you will be missed by our community and beyond.”
Goldstein was an eighth-grade math and health teacher at the Edith C. Baker School in Brookline, according to Justin Brown, the president of the Brookline Educators Union. He led the math league and the school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance.
Brookline Superintendent Linus J. Guillory Jr. said in a Friday statement that Goldstein was “an exceptional educator” and “beloved” member of the school community.
He also inspired his colleagues. A woman who said she worked across the hall from Goldstein said in a social media post that he “took care of everyone around him – his family, his coworkers, his students, etc.”
“He could find the upside to every situation,” she wrote.
The Goldsteins had been expected to arrive at a holiday gathering on Wednesday, but family members contacted authorities when the four did not answer phone calls and messages, officials said. Wakefield police responded to the home at 2962 Province Lake Road and found the four adults dead inside late Wednesday afternoon.
New Hampshire investigators identified the home’s gas heating system as the source of the carbon monoxide leak, officials said. New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey said Friday that investigators believe there was “some sort of malfunction” with the system that prevented carbon monoxide gas from exiting outside the home.
“We’re still looking into all the details of that failure at this point,” he said.
Town records from Wakefield, N.H., show that the Goldsteins purchased the five-bedroom lakeside home in 2017. The property, which was built in 1984, is located on Balch Lake.
Several pictures on Matthew Goldstein’s Instagram page showed the family swimming and kayaking on Balch Lake. A video he posted Dec. 22 showed one of his daughters splitting wood outside the house. After the news of their deaths, the post has received a flood of condolences in the comments.
Toomey said “there were no carbon monoxide alarms” in the home. He urged New Hampshire residents to make sure they have working carbon monoxide detectors and check with their relatives and neighbors to make sure they do as well.
“Carbon monoxide is a silent killer,” he told reporters. “It’s colorless, odorless, and it will mimic flu-like symptoms, headaches, nausea. Especially at this time of year, with all the regular illnesses going on, it can be mistaken for something else, and that stresses the importance of having the working carbon monoxide alarms in your homes at this point.”
The office of the state’s chief medical examiner determined Goldstein’s cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, and the manner of his death is pending. The cause and manner of deaths of Lyla, Valerie, and Violet also remain pending, officials said. No further information was released Saturday.
Toomey said the state typically sees two or three deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in a given year, but the number rose above 10 in 2024, including the Goldsteins. He expressed sympathy for the family and their relatives and friends, as well as the first responders who found the family in the home on Christmas Day.
“This has been a terribly tragic year for both fire deaths and carbon monoxide deaths,” he said. “I think it wears on all of us. … To lose a whole family of four right in the peak of the holiday season, it hits home even more.”
Tonya Alanez of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
Nick Stoico can be reached at nick.stoico@globe.com.
New Hampshire
Brookline schools mourn family that died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire
BROOKLINE – The Brookline, Massachusetts school community is mourning four family members who were found dead in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Wakefield, New Hampshire on Christmas.
New Hampshire carbon monoxide poisonings
Matthew Goldstein was an eighth-grade math teacher at Brookline’s Edith C. Baker School, superintendent Linus Guillory said on Monday. In addition, his wife Lyla Goldstein graduated from Brookline High School in 1988.
Matthew and Lyla Goldstein were both found dead in their home on Province Lake Road in Wakefield on Christmas. Their daughters, 22-year-old Valerie and 19-year-old Violet, also died.
Investigators were focusing on the home’s gas heating system in the days after the deaths.
Brookline schools mourn
“Mr. Goldstein was an exceptional educator who brought passion, kindness, and excellence to his classroom. His dedication to inspiring students and shaping young minds has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him,” Guillory said.
Guillory described Lyla Goldstein as “a beloved and respected member of her high school class” who is “remembered as a smart, kind and admired classmate.”
“Our hearts go out to their extended family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew and loved them. During this immensely difficult time, we will come together as a community to honor their memory and support one another,” Guillory said.
A community gathering was held at the Baker School Monday afternoon with clinicians from the Riverside Trauma Center available to meet with families. A virtual session is also being held Monday night.
“As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, let us also remember the love and joy that the Goldstein family brought to those around them. We encourage everyone in our community to reach out for support as needed and to keep the Goldstein family in your thoughts,” Guillory said.
New Hampshire
How to watch Iowa vs New Hampshire today: Time, TV channel for college basketball game
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Pryce Sandfort discusses a variety of topics following Iowa’s 104-57 win over New Orleans.
Iowa basketball is ready to hit the court again.
The Hawkeyes (9-3) return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday for a men’s matchup against New Hampshire. Head coach Fran McCaffery’s group is hoping to carry its momentum after a win over Utah last time out.
Here’s how to watch the Iowa men’s basketball vs New Hampshire game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Watch Iowa vs. New Hampshire men’s basketball on FUBO (free trial)
What channel is Iowa vs New Hampshire on today?
TV channel: BTN
Livestream: FUBO (free trial)
Iowa vs New Hampshire will be broadcast on BTN, which can be streamed on FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Can I watch Iowa vs New Hampshire for free on livestream?
The Iowa vs. New Hampshire game requires a subscription to be watched on BTN. But the game can be streamed on FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Iowa vs New Hampshire time today
- Date: Monday, Dec. 30
- Start time: 6 p.m. CT
The Iowa vs New Hampshire game starts at 6 p.m. CT from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa vs New Hampshire prediction
Prediction: New Hampshire has really struggled so far this season, and considering Iowa will enter as heavy favorites and have a home crowd that will be extra excited to go into 2025 on a high note, expect the Hawkeyes to handle their opponent.
Iowa basketball schedule 2024-25
Record: 9-3 (1-1 Big Ten)
- Nov. 4: Texas A&M Commerce (W, 89-67)
- Nov. 7: Southern (W, 89-74)
- Nov. 12: South Dakota (W, 96-77)
- Nov. 15: Washington State (W, 76-66)
- Nov. 19: Rider University (W, 83-58)
- Nov. 22: Utah State (L, 77-69)
- Nov 26: USC Upstate (W, 110-77)
- Dec. 3: Northwestern (W, 80-79)
- Dec 7: @Michigan (L, 85-83)
- Dec. 12: Iowa State (L, 89-80)
- Dec. 15: University of New Orleans (W, 104-57)
- Dec. 21: University of Utah (W, 95-88)
- Dec. 30: University of New Hampshire, 6 p.m., BTN (Iowa City)
- Jan 3: at Wisconsin, 6 p.m., FS1 (Madison, Wisconsin)*
- Jan. 7: Nebraska, 7 p.m., Peacock (Iowa City)*
- Jan. 11: Indiana, 7 p.m., FOX/FS1 (Iowa City)*
- Jan. 14: at USC, 9:30 p.m., FS1 (Los Angeles, California)*
- Jan. 17: at UCLA, 8 p.m., FS1 (Los Angeles, California)*
- Jan 21: Minnesota, 8 p.m., BTN (Iowa City)*
- Jan. 24: Penn State, 8 p.m., FS1 (Iowa City)*
- Jan 27: at Ohio State, 7 p.m., FS1 (Columbus, Ohio)*
- Feb. 4: Purdue, 6 p.m., Peacock (Iowa City)*
- Feb 8: Wisconsin, noon, NBC (Iowa City)*
- Feb. 12: at Rutgers, 5:30 p.m., BTN (Piscataway, New Jersey)*
- Feb. 16: at Maryland, 4 p.m., FS1 (College Park, Maryland)*
- Feb. 19: Oregon, 7:30 p.m., BTN (Iowa City)*
- Feb. 22: Washington, 3 p.m., FS1 (Iowa City)*
- Feb. 25: at Illinois, 8 p.m., FS1 (Champaign, Illinois)*
- Feb: 28: at Northwestern, 8 p.m., FS1 (Evanston, Illinois)*
- March 6: Michigan State, 7 p.m., FS1 (Iowa City)*
- March 9: at Nebraska, 11:30 a.m., FOX (Lincoln, Nebraska)*
- March 12-16: Big Ten Tournament on (Indianapolis, Indiana)*
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New Hampshire
Patchy Fog, Rainy New Year’s Eve And New Year’s Day Expected In New Hampshire: Weather
CONCORD, NH — New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day may be a bit wet, according to forecasters, as a slight warmup melts snow and creates fog and flooding this week.
After a foggy Sunday morning and evening, National Weather Service forecasters said Granite Staters should expect more on Monday due to unseasonably warm temperatures. Expect temps in the low-to-mid-50s with wind gusts as high as 20 mph.
In an alert, forecasters said rain and melting snow may cause minor flooding on Monday along the coast and across southern New Hampshire.
Fog is expected during the evening and Tuesday morning.
The sun returns on Tuesday, with temps in the mid-to-upper 40s and a light wind. Lows on New Year’s will be in the mid-30s with rain expected around 10 p.m. in Concord and the capital region, 9 p.m. in Nashua and southern New Hampshire, and 8 p.m. on the Seacoast.
The rain will continue on New Year’s Day, Wednesday evening, and early Thursday morning, with temperatures in the lower 30s.
Forecasters say the sun will return on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The most up-to-date weather is available on every Patch.com site in the United States. This includes the 14 New Hampshire Patch news and community websites for Amherst, Bedford, Concord, Exeter, Hampton, Londonderry, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham, and Across NH. Patch posts local weather reports for New Hampshire every Sunday and Wednesday and publishes alerts as needed.
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