Top Milford Stories Of The Year: 2020 In Review

MILFORD, MA — 2020 was a year so crowded by major events, from the death of Kobe Bryant to the ongoing pandemic, it may be hard to look back and remember the smaller things that happened this year.

We reviewed a year of local news stories to see which ones were the most-read in each month of 2020. Although many local stories reflected larger events affecting the entire state (and nation ... and Earth), many were specific to Natick.

Here's a month-by-month look back at the year that was:

January

Amazon Execs Respond To Milford Traffic Complaints

Almost one year later, Amazon is expanding its footprint in Milford with a new warehouse along National Street.

February

3 Charged In Milford With Fentanyl Possession, Distribution

Milford police made the arrests during an investigation into fentanyl sales at a South Bow Street apartment.

March

All Milford Schools Closing After Coronavirus Exposure

And then the pandemic hit. Milford closed its schools just days before Gov. Charlie Baker ordered all schools in the state to shut down.

April

Milford Police Shoot, Kill Man After Call About Disturbance: DA

Police said the man was armed with a pipe the moment before he was shot.

May

Multiple Coronavirus Cases At Amazon Warehouse In Milford

At this point in the pandemic, officials were reporting coronavirus clusters almost everywhere, including at Amazon facilities across the nation.

June

Phantom Gourmet, Mendon Twin Owner Quits After Social Media Flap

Dave Andelman has since resigned from the company as his brother, Dan Andelman, has sought to restore the brand's image.

July

Milford Woman Wants To Challenge Ryan Fattman For Senate Seat

Although ultimately unsuccessful in November, Christine Crean did mount a successful write-in campaign in the September primary, typically a difficult feat in electoral politics.

August

Milford Police Disrupt Party With Hundreds Of People

Milford eventually fined the property owner $1,500, which at the time was one of the biggest local actions taken over pandemic rules.

September

Destructive Lanternfly Found In Two Massachusetts Towns

Unfortunately, Milford was one of those two towns.

October

Milford Man Arrested Again For Waving Axe, Making Threats

This was the second time within one year William Bennett, 49, was arrested and charged after wielding a hatchet.

November

Milford Pulls Back Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Rise

Milford was one of a few local communities to voluntarily forgo reopening certain businesses as coronavirus cases were on the rise.

December

New Beginning For Milford's TJ Collectibles As Gaming Café

A hopeful sign for 2021: a longtime Milford business is adapting to changing tastes by opening as a place for locals to play games.