Worcester, MA|News|
Boston Man Sought After Shooting At Route 12 Motel
The shooting happened Wednesday night at the Classic Suites in West Boylston, according to police.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Was Ineligible For Federal Cash To Buy Rail Trial Land
Framingham asked U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark for $5 million to buy Bruce Freeman Rail Trail land. The denial is tied up federal budget rules.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland 2021 Candidate Profile: Carol Martin, Board Of Selectmen
Carol Martin is one of two candidates in the uncontested 2021 Wayland Board of Selectmen race.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
These 12 Framingham Businesses Get Cash When You Buy Gift Cards
A Framingham Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) program is providing matching funds to local businesses through May 16.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Pandemic May Have Ended Wegmans Buffet Bars
The New York-based grocer says it will continue offering prepackaged meals and to-go options.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
508 Day Will Feature 'I Am Worcester' Photo Exhibit
During Saturday's 508 Day, locals will get to see the results of the photo project that began one year ago at the start of the pandemic.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Silver Alert: Missing Natick Man Has Been Found
State police issued a Silver Alert early Thursday for Thomas Pratt, 84.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Rat Poison Threatens Many MA Birds Of Prey, Experts Say
The state just documented the first case of a bald eagle dying after ingesting rat poison. Hawks, falcons and owls may face the same fate.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Man Dies In Worcester After Stabbing In Cab
Worcester police arrested a 53-year-old man after the stabbing, Worcester's third homicide of 2021.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland To Pick Short-Term PFAS Contamination Fix
The Board of Public Works will meet Monday to pick one of two options to reduce PFAS chemicals in town water.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito In Framingham, Talks To Businesses
Polito visited Framingham Monday, meeting with Councilors, restaurateurs and the owner of a local coronavirus vaccine hub.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
New Framingham Wage Theft Law May Also Protect Taxpayers
The Framingham wage theft ordinance would cover public projects, but also private projects that get property tax breaks.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland 2021 Candidate Profile: Ellen Grieco, School Committee
Grieco is aiming for a fourth term on the Wayland School Committee. But in 2021, a challenger is aiming to unseat two incumbents.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Mikayla Miller Advocates Want Independent Inquiry In Teen's Death
Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and Violence in Boston’s Monica Cannon-Grant sparred on GBH Tuesday about the Hopkinton teen's death.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Owns Parcels Under Proposed 13-Story Mixed-Use Building
Worcester in 2019 paid $5.8 million for a cluster of properties in the Canal District. Now a developer needs them for a mixed-use project.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Mikayla Miller Fought With 2 Teens Hours Before Her Death: DA
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan gave some new details about Miller's death, which has drawn outcry from relatives and others.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Bunch Of Junk: Marlborough Fundraiser Seeks Unwanted Items
Get rid of your junk at Navin Rink on Saturday with all fees going to support two local nonprofits.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
First Ever WooSox Game Begins Tuesday Night: Patch PM
Plus: Alpaca-pizza scam | MA Restaurants on decline | New store coming to Natick Mall | More
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Worcester, MA|News|
How To Watch, Listen To Worcester Red Sox Games: 2021 Season
The first WooSox season begins Tuesday against the Trenton Thunder. Here's how to hear games on the radio and watch on TV.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Winners Picked In Milford Picnic Table Project Contest
The Milford Cultural Council launched the outdoor art project this spring, seeking artists to design picnic tables for public use.
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