Paintball Shooting, Town Meeting Showdown: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA — From a paintball shooting spree in Worcester to a big road project coming to Framingham, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending April 16.

Snow Possible As Winter Storm Watch Issued In Worcester Area

The warnings were true. Snow fell across the state Friday from Boston to the Berkshires, with anywhere from 2 to 6 inches between Worcester and Framingham, according to forecasters.

Marlborough Man Identified As Victim In Fatal Collision

He was crossing a street near the downtown library on Saturday evening when he was hit by a driver in a truck, according to police.

Natick Town Meeting Condemns Capitol Riot With Ianni Watching

There was a showdown at Natick's spring Town Meeting this week as members voted to condemn the Jan 6. Capitol riot. One Town Meeting member has been arrested and charged for participating.

Worcester Woman Identified As Victim In Northborough Crash

The Burncoat High School grad crash along Route 9 on Sunday night, according to police.

Marlborough Bicyclist Airlifted After Collision

The cyclist collided with a stopped vehicle in the downtown area, and had to be airlifted to UMass in Worcester.

The Top 20 Highest-Paid Worcester Employees In 2020

Almost every employee who earned above $200,000 in 2020 was a member of the police department.

Sudbury Man Charged In Child Porn Investigation

He was arrested Tuesday at his Sudbury home after a long-running investigation by local and federal authorities.

Large Mourning Sculpture Comes To MA With Hope Of Pandemic End

The sculpture will open at MASS MoCA in May, right around the same time many residents will be fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

As Jack's Abby Preps Spring Opening, Brewery Is Hiring

The brewery is planning a spring rebirth by opening its outdoor beer garden in downtown Framingham. Jack's is offering signing bonuses to new hires.

6-Acre Brush Fire In Milford Drew Six Local Departments

The weekend brush fire near I-495 drew every local department in the area.

Elderly Woman Shot In Worcester By Paintball Gunmen: Police

At least three people were shot in the spree, including an elderly woman and a man who was left bleeding.

Framingham To Take 131 Pieces Of Property For $11M Union Ave Redo

Framingham may soon use eminent domain to make way for the 1-1/2 mile overhaul in the downtown area.