'Toxic Rhetoric,' Burglary Bust, BJ's CEO Dies: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a bill to block prison construction to a feud between Worcester officials, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending April 9.

Wayland PFAS Water Distribution Begins Wednesday

The town will distribute water on Wednesdays and Sundays to any resident due to elevated PFAS levels found in a main water supply.

Sudbury Will Close Bridge For 3 Months This Summer

The bridge project will shut down a major north-south route on the north end of Sudbury for nearly three months.

BJ's CEO Lee Delaney Dies Unexpectedly At 49

The company said Delaney likely died of natural causes.

Framingham Mayor Salary Cut Approved By City Council

Did you know Framingham has one of the highest paid mayors in the state? A new ordinance would drop the salary by more than $20,000.

Bill Would Block MCI-Framingham Replacement

The state is exploring a plan to close the women's prison in Framingham, but a group of state lawmakers have aligned to stop any new prisons from being built.

Massive Interstate Burglary Investigation Ends In 2 Arrests

Two men were arrested this week after an interstate police investigation into a series of burglaries in Middlesex and Essex counties and in southern New Hampshire.

Site For New Framingham Salt Facility Selected

Moving the shed is a key step toward addressing the flooding problem along Route 9 near the Route 126 overpass.

Racism In Worcester Policing Spotlighted At Health Board Hearing
Worcester Police Chief Accuses Health Board Of 'Toxic Rhetoric'

A Monday forum on racism and policing in Worcester led to a Board of Health member accusing the chief of being liar — and the chief later saying the board member had used "toxic rhetoric."

Natick Woman's Capitol Riot Case Delayed Over Investigation Scope

Town Meeting member Suzanne Ianni won't have another court date until late May at the earliest. She was initially arrested for breaching the Capitol in January.

Marlborough May Get New Store Feature Inspired By Pandemic

The Waltham-based Alltown Fresh chain wants to renovate the Marlborough store to add a drive-thru.

Milford Store Sells $1,000-Per-Month Lottery Ticket

The $2 scratcher yielded a prize worth close to $100,000 for an Uxbridge woman.

Wayland's The Villa Restaurant Closes Again Due To Coronavirus

This is the second coronavirus-related closure for the restaurant. Health officials do not believe the public was affected by the exposure.