Worcester, MA|News|
Six Flags Suit, Hot Dogs, Abandoned Dogs: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: 2-alarm fire, busy animal shelters, big MBTA project, more.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Neal McNamara , Patch Staff
- Seattle, WA
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|
Drunk Boating Patrols Coming To Lake Quinsigamond July 4 Weekend
Local and state police will patrol Lake Quinsigamond all weekend as part of "operation dry water."
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Pet Dies In 2-Alarm Sudbury House Fire
The fire broke out early Friday morning at a home along Willis Road.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Callahan State Park Is About To Increase In Size
The large state park shared by multiple towns will grow with the acquisition of farm land in Marlborough.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
McKenna To Suspend Framingham Mayoral Campaign
McKenna said he'll be busy with the summer "Restaurant Rush" campaign, and wants to support Charlie Sisitsky’s candidacy.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Police Begin 'Summer Impact' Patrol Increases
The program places additional officers on city streets during "peak hours of crime activity," according to the department.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Community Reading Of Frederick Douglass 4th of July Speech
The event will take place on the Natick Common. Organizers are seeking volunteers to read parts of the speech.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
St. Vincent Nurses Head To Dallas To Confront Hospital Corp.
Worcester nurses will deliver a petition to Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, the billion-dollar company that owns St. Vincent Hospital.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled Near Sudbury
Most traditional Fourth of July events near Sudbury may be canceled, but there are other ways to celebrate Independence Day.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled Near Wayland
Most traditional Fourth of July events near Wayland may be canceled, but there are other ways to celebrate Independence Day.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled Near Framingham
Most traditional Fourth of July events near Framingham may be canceled, but there are several other ways to celebrate Independence Day.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled Near Marlborough
Marlborough's traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are several other ways you can celebrate Independence Day.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Natick
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Natick.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Fireworks Near Worcester For 4th Of July 2021
4th of July 2021 will be partially hindered by the pandemic with Worcester's usual fireworks display called off. There are others nearby.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Milford's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to the few Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near Milford in 2021.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Middlesex County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Outdoor Concert Postponed Due To Weather
The forecast calls for rain on and off throughout the day in Massachusetts.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Ottaviani Seeks Epstein's Framingham School Committee Seat
It took a month, but someone has stepped up to run for District 6 School Committee member Geoffrey Epstein's seat.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Ivy Corset Building Cannabis Retailer Seeks Delivery Approval
The Corner Emporium, a planned 3,600 square-foot cannabis store along Jackson Street, could be among the first to offer delivery nearby.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester's Vegan Nest Café Gets $25K Celtics Foundation Grant
Power Forward Small Business Grant are a collaboration between the Celtics foundation, NAACP and the company Vistaprint.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
