Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Opening Cooling Centers Amid Heat Wave
Temperatures will soar into the mid-90s in Framingham this week, and a cool-down won't come until after Wednesday.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
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I've had the fortune of working at a variety of newspapers across the U.S., in places like Federal Way, Wash., Lansing, Mich., and New Haven, Conn. I started my journalism career at the New Haven Register after graduating in 2005 from SUNY Purchase College with a degree in journalism. You can email me at neal.mcnamara@patch.com or follow me on Twitter @neal_mcnamara.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Boy Saw Smoke And Took Action — Now He's Hailed As Hero
Luke Canterbury, 10, used what he learned at school from Wayland firefighters during a scary situation in December.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Natick's Alternative July 4 Festivities Begin Thursday
On July 1, a town-wide scavenger hunt and house-decorating contest begin, sponsored by the Natick's Friends of the 4th group.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Changes In Nobscot Intersection Project Will Be Focus Of Meeting
Framingham officials will update residents on the Edgell Road, Edmands Road and Water Street project during the virtual meeting Thursday.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Funeral, Calling Hours Set For Worcester Officer Manny Familia
Familia, 38, died Friday attempting to rescue a 14-year-old from the pond at Green Hill Park in Worcester.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Teen Was Swimming Across Green Hill Pond Before Drowning: Family
The family of Troy Love, 14, is describing what happened before the teen slipped underwater. A Worcester officer died trying to save him.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Bish Case Break, Mass Pike Squeeze, Swastika: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: investment advisor charged, dog park plans coming, Confederate flag appears on Memorial Day.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Officer, Teen Drown At Green Hill Park, Officials Say
Worcester officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia, 38, entered a pond at Green Hill Park Friday to rescue a 14-year-old, who also died.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Parking Fines Return To Framingham In June
Mayor Yvonne Spicer suspended some parking rules during the pandemic. That ends with the lifting of the statewide emergency.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
For $2M, You Can Buy The Farm In Hubbardston
Check out the 359-acre farm in Hubbardston that hit the market this week with a seven-figure price tag.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Young, Progressive Antagonist Has Rep. Gregoire In His Sights
Marlborough's Tristan Niedzielski, 18, is highlighting Gregoire campaign finance errors, part of a long-running political fight.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Plans July Town Hall Reopening
Sudbury Town Hall will be open by appointment beginning June 14 with a wider reopening in July.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
RI Man Arrested With Guns, $120K After I-290 Stop
The 51-year-old was spotted driving in the middle of two lanes near exit 9, police said.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Gets Free Community Fridge No. 4
Worcester's newest free-food hub is located along Brooks Street in the Greendale neighborhood.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Regional Gets 5-Star Rating From Medicare, Medicaid Group
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released ratings on nearly 5,000 hospitals across the U.S. this week.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Person Of Interest In Molly Bish Killing: DA Seeks Tips
Bish disappeared in June 2000 while working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. Her remains were found three years later.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Historic Natick Perry House Hits Market For $1.25 Million
Oliver Bacon's son-in-law built this home in south Natick in 1856. Take a look inside.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham To Host Vaccine Clinic At City Park
Locals can head to Butterworth Park on Saturday to get a coronavirus vaccine. All three versions will be available.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Why Hackers Broke Into The Massachusetts Ferry System: Patch PM
Also: Septuagenarians shot, beaten | Newton gun shop nixed | Sudbury swastika | Harbor Islands threatened | Standoff ends peacefully | More
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
On National Donut Day, Local Craft Bakers Are A Best Bet
From Natick to Worcester, craft donuts are legion, leaving many options on National Donut Day 2021 apart from the orange-and-purple giant.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
