Ax Throwing, Shooting Escape, New Brewpub: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From an apparent murder-suicide in Oxford to a unique midcentury home, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending June 25.

Framingham BJ's Restaurant, Brewhouse Eyes 2022 Opening

Plans for the brewpub were announced more than a year ago. It may be that long before the first BJ's in this part of the state actually opens.

2 Water Main Breaks Reported In Marlborough

The two breaks shut off water service and closed down streets in Marlborough all day on Tuesday.

Teen, 4-Year-Old Sibling Escape Apparent Oxford Murder-Suicide

The teen jumped out a window and carried a sibling to safety when gunfire erupted at the Old Webster Road home.

Unique Midcentury Framingham Home Hits Market For $1.1M

This deck-style midcentury home is unique itself, but it also comes with a lot more including a big piece of land and a barn.

CT Man Arrested After I-495 Hit-And-Run Of State Trooper

Police traveled to New Haven to arrest the trucker, who sent a trooper to the hospital last week.

Worcester To Seek $1.25M State Grant For Table Talk Apartments

The MassWorks grant would help construct a new street in the Kelley Square area near the planned apartment development.

Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Worcester Stabbing

The November 2020 stabbing left a 19-year-old Worcester man dead.

Natick PFAS Levels Below State Threshold, MassDEP Confirms

A Natick water source that had tested above the state PFAS threshold also saw contamination drop to safe levels.

Marlborough Police Investigating Serious Motorcycle Crash

The Monday night crash along Route 20 left a man from Boxborough dead.

Ax-Throwing Venue Plans Downtown Worcester Opening

And the venue is BYOB, according to the New York company opening it in downtown Worcester.

Stabbing, Elder Attack, 50-Foot Fall In Marlborough In 3 Days

Marlborough police were busy this week with three serious incidents. They made arrests in each case.

Scott Brown Returns To MA As Senator Of Rock 'N' Roll

The former U.S. Senator and ambassador to New Zealand is now pursuing a music career starting with a concert in Webster this summer.