Owl Rescued After Collision With Car: Patch PM

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Welcome to the first Monday of 2021, which has been mostly sunny across the region following an overnight storm that dropped about 2 inches of snow in the area.

One local owl's 2021 got off to a rough start after the bird collided with a vehicle on Sunday night. Thankfully a witness to the collision and a Westborough police officer were nearby and got the bird to the Tufts University veterinary hospital in Grafton.

Here are some other stories we're keeping an eye on today:

Natick Mall Lord & Taylor Closing Postponed

The department store chain, which filed for bankruptcy in August, initially projected the Natick store would close In December.

Walpole Driver Flown To Hospital After Crashing Into Steel Beams

The car crashed into two steel beams that were being carried on a flatbed truck.

MA State Dinosaur? Framingham Lawmaker Seeks Designation

State Rep. Jack Lewis plans to file legislation to create a state dinosaur, and he's looking for help from local students.

2 Arrested In Framingham After Ashland Home Invasion

After stealing a car in Worcester, a group broke into a home in Ashland and injured a resident during an armed robbery, police said.

Newton-Wellesley Welcomes First Baby Of 2021

This baby boy just couldn't wait to see what 2021 was all about and arrived at 2:51 a.m.

Worcester Councilor Wally To Run For At-Large Seat In 2021

Wally has served two terms as the Worcester District 5 City Councilor, but says he wants the ability to focus on issues across the city.