Shooting Death, Dunkin' Drive-Up, Trash Talk: Patch Top Stories

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a rise in opioid deaths in 2020 to a paving project along Route 9, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending May 14.

Next Mikayla Miller Rally Aims To Pressure Middlesex DA

Activists will protest outside the DA's Lowell office. They have demanded Marian Ryan step down and want an independent investigation.

Framingham Dunkin' Seeks Permission For Drive-Thru

This Dunkin' is one of the chain's "next-generation" stores, which are designed to accommodate drive-thru orders. But the store is not zoned for a window.

Man Dies After Shooting Near Worcester Restaurant

Angel Ortiz-Santos, 28, turned himself in to Worcester police on Tuesday. This is the second time he's been implicated in a shooting death.

Worcester Trash Bag Price Hike Would Fund Recycling Bins: Budget

Worcester's recycling system has some leaks, especially if it's windy out. The new revenue stream would mean lidded recycling bins citywide.

Goodbye, Fuller Middle School: Farewell Tours In May

The former Framingham South High School will meet the wrecking ball later this year. Current and former students can sign up to say goodbye.

Route 9 Repaving In Natick Begins This Weekend

A pock-marked stretch of Route 9 from the Natick Mall east will get a facelift starting May 17, according to MassDOT.

Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer Will Seek Re-election In 2021

Spicer's re-election announcement comes two weeks after former City Council member Charlie Sisitsky announced he will run for mayor in 2021.

See Inside: Church Turned Into Apartments In Worcester Asks $2.1M

The building is up for sale in a neighborhood near Clark University. Before it was apartments, the building housed a congregation that dates back to the early 1900s.

Worcester Has Paid $4M To Settle Police Suits Since 2010: Records

Activists with the group Defund WPD are highlighting the lawsuits as Worcester prepares to debate the next fiscal year budget, including the police appropriation.

Cochituate Rail Trail Work May Cause Traffic Delays

The work took place on Thursday and Friday, and marked a key step toward opening the new length of the Cochituate Rail Trail from Saxonville in Framingham to near Natick center.

Marlborough Opioid Deaths Hit Double-Digits In 2020: State

State officials released new data Wednesday about opioid overdoses showing a 5 percent rise in 2020.