Swastika, Classroom Dog, Throwing Star Attack: Patch Top Stories

MARLBOROUGH, MA — From a throwing star attack along a rail trail to terrible intersections, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 26.

Throwing Star Used In Attack Along Marlborough Rail Trail

Marlborough police arrested two people after the attack, and said it stemmed from an ongoing feud.

Framingham Obscured Health Director's Resignation, Emails Show

Framingham withheld records showing that the city's health director resigned in late December, although city officials continue to claim he had only requested a medical leave.

For $1.5M, Own A Private Compound On Wachusett Reservoir

The home of the week is actually two homes located on a massive piece of land just east of the Wachusett Reservoir.

Worcester Intersection Is One Of Worst In MA For Delays

Of the 10 worst intersections in Massachusetts, this Lake Quinsigamond-adjacent stop light causes particularly long delays.

Murphy's Eats & Treats Opening 2021 Season With Sweet Twist

The popular ice cream joint near Ashland State Park is now serving ice cream and Easter candy.

Bright Blue Ink Spilled In Auburn Is Nontoxic, DEP Says

Firefighters said the spill stretched over a quarter of a mile from an industrial park near the Auburn-Worcester line.

2 Key Coronavirus Markers Rise In Framingham

And Framingham is not alone. The state added 12 new towns to the list of high-risk communities for a coronavirus on Thursday.

Worcester Officer Appealed Suspension Over Slapping Incident

The officer was filmed slapping a man strapped to a stretcher, and was later suspended for five days.

Juvenile To Be Charged After Swastika Found At Marlborough School

The hateful graffiti was found scrawled near a playground at the elementary school. Police do not believe any children saw it.

Classroom Support Dog Gets To Work At Sudbury Elementary School

Sophie, a 21-month-old Labrador, will support students at Sudbury's Peter Noyes Elementary School.

Worcester Plans Major Downtown Parking Overhaul

If you're headed to a WooSox game this summer, you'll find an entirely new parking situation in Worcester's booming downtown area.