Amazon Faces Criticism Following Expansion Plan: Patch PM

DEDHAM, MA — Happy Friday and welcome to the start of a sunny and temperate weekend. We suggest taking advantage of the sunny fall weather with some hiking or a visit to your local pumpkin patch before next week's rainy weather rolls in.

For residents in Dedham, things are still stormy as complaints about Amazon tractor-trailers and vans mount in town. And the complaints are coming out as Amazon eyes an expansion in its Dedham warehouse.

Here are some other stories we've kept an eye on:

Around MetroWest

2 Former eBay Employees Plead Guilty In Natick Cyberstalking Case

Two of the several former eBay employees charged in a cyberstalking case involving a Natick couple have pleaded guilty, according to federal prosecutors.

Weston Police Search For Car Theft Suspects

Weston police are looking for the people involved in a car theft that happened on Thursday night.

Framingham Reports 30 New Coronavirus Cases, Weekend Outreach

Framingham reported 30 new cases on Friday, bringing the total new cases added since last Friday to 87.

Around Worcester

Coronavirus In Worcester Shifts Toward Young People

If young people in Worcester thought they were immune to coronavirus, Thursday may have been a wake-up call. Not only did Worcester Public Schools cancel the fall sports season due to a high case rates, but city officials also announced that people under age 19 are becoming a larger share of new cases.

6 Scary Landmarks In MA To Visit This October

Halloween will be a little more scary this year due to the pandemic. Health experts are advising people to avoid trick-or-treating and other seasonal events (hay rides, indoor haunted houses) — but visiting outdoor sites might be one way to stay safe and get spooky.