Natick, MA|News|
Route 9 Repaving In Natick Begins This Weekend
The paving work will repair a bumpy stretch of Worcester Road, plus parts of Speen Street.
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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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Trash Bag Price Hike Would Fund Recycling Bins: Budget
New revenue from Worcester's yellow trash bags would be used to tamp down a main source of litter.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Feds Send Framingham $12.3M In Stimulus funds
The first delivery of stimulus money came Monday. Framingham is surveying residents about what to do with some of it.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Resident Wins $1M On Scratch Ticket
The winning ticket was sold at a supermarket in Hudson in April.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
New Framingham Panini Spot May Open In June
Hot Table, a Springfield-based chain, will open at Shoppers World, the owner says.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Streets Closing In Worcester For WooSox Home Opener
The first ever WooSox game at Polar Park begins Tuesday at 3:05 p.m. in the Canal District. Police are closing streets due to foot traffic.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Vigeant Will Seek Sixth Term As Marlborough Mayor
Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant was first elected in 2011, and last faced a challenger for the seat in 2019.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
$2M Equity Initiative Inside Worcester's 2022 Budget
The initiative would boost pay to at least $15 per hour for city workers and boost mental health spending by $1 million, among other items.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Natick Mall Vaccine Site Now Taking Walk-Ins
Like other vaccine supersites, the Natick Mall site had been by appointment-only until now.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
MA COVID-19 Restrictions May Get Supreme Court Review: Patch PM
Plus: WooSox opening day | Framingham Dunkin' upgrade | Man shot by police identified | 5-cent nip deposit | More
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Cherry Valley Man ID'd As Person Killed By Leicester Police
Zachary Richardson, 24, rammed his SUV into the Leicester police station before he was shot.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Vigeant Proposes $173.9M 2022 Budget, Same As 2021
Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant's 2022 budget cuts school spending by close to $900,000, while city department spending would rise.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
WooSox Opening Day: How To Ride Transit To Polar Park
You don't have to drive to Polar Park. You can get to the new WooSox home via WRTA or the MBTA.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Bacon Library Opens For Browsing, Morse To Follow In June
Natick's two libraries are reemerging after a tough winter for coronavirus.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Has Paid $4M To Settle Police Suits Since 2010: Records
Defund WPD is highlighting costly lawsuit settlements ahead of the 2022 budget process. The group wants police funding reinvested.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Dunkin' Seeks Permission For Drive-Thru
The "next generation" Dunkin' along Nicholas Road opened in 2019 without the key feature.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Cochituate Rail Trail Work May Cause Traffic Delays
Some major work along the rail trail will take place this week, although the opening date has been pushed back to October.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Man Dies After Shooting Near Worcester Restaurant
The 44-year-old victim was found outside a Chandler Street restaurant early Saturday morning.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland 2021 Candidate: Duane Galbi For Board Of Public Works
Duane Galbi is one of three challengers in a four-way race for two seats on the Wayland Board of Public Works.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Poisoned Eagle, Bears, Mikayla Miller Case: Patch Top Stories
See the top stories of the week: Vaccine site closing, pizza shop vandalism, 13-story apartment building OK'd.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
