Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Earth Day Returns In 2021 With 50 Cleanup Events
Worcester's Earth Day neighborhood cleanups were canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the event is booked in 2021.
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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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough May Get New Store Feature Inspired By Pandemic
The Waltham-based Alltown Fresh chain presented plans for the new feature to City Council this week.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Exhibit 'A' Beer Garden Reopening
The mid-April reopening marks the first time for sit-down service at the brewery in 2021.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford 2021 Election Results: School Committee, Moderator, More
The official results of the spring 2021 Milford town election are in. See who won.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Mayor Salary Cut Approved By City Council
The Framingham mayor is one of the highest paid in the state. The Council and a financial oversight committee have been eyeing a reduction.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland's The Villa Restaurant Closes Again Due To Coronavirus
Staff at the restaurant tested positive for the virus, but did not come into contact with the public, health officials said.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Clooney, Affleck Film 'The Tender Bar' Across MA: Patch PM
Plus: Natick Capitol riot case delayed | Worcester chief accused of lying about racism | 3-month road closure in Sudbury | More
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Hosting Walk-In Coronavirus Equity Vaccine Clinic
The Saturday clinic at the YMCA will open to residents who meet certain eligibility criteria.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Will Close Bridge For 3 Months This Summer
Only local traffic will be allowed through the construction area beginning June 1.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Still Struggling To Get Vaccine Doses, Mayor Says
Marlborough is getting 800 doses this week, but all are second doses. The city has received some doses for a home-bound vaccination program.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Natick Woman's Capitol Riot Case Delayed Over Investigation Scope
Federal prosecutors expect to charge 400 people after the Capitol riot, calling it one of the biggest cases "in American history."
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Will Conduct $250K Economic Development Study
The study is a followup on the apartment moratorium, which City Councilors approved last summer.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Hanson's Farm In Framingham Opening Earth Day Market
With no Framingham Earth Day Festival in 2021, Hanson's is stepping in with an Earth Day event.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Guillermo Creamer Jr. Enters Worcester 2021 City Council Race
The Human Rights Commission member says he wants to bring new perspectives to City Council.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Racism In Worcester Policing Spotlighted At Health Board Hearing
More than 100 people attended the hearing, where a board member accused Chief Steven Sargent of lying about racism in the department.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Coronavirus Cases Up Slightly, Positive Tests Down
Most of Marlborough active cases are in people under age 40, according to city data.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Brewer Exhibit ‘A’ Gives $2K To Hoops & Homework
The donation comes from the sale of a beer brewed to honor educators.
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Worcester, MA|News|
MA Tops In U.S. For Coronavirus P.1 Variant: Patch PM
Plus: Framingham prison blockade | Worcester parents face school decision | Water bottle distribution in Wayland | More
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Framingham, MA|News|
Bill Would Block MCI-Framingham Replacement
MCI-Framingham is the nation's oldest women's prison, and corrections officials have discussed closing it for more than a year.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Op-ed: Next Steps On MA's New Climate Law
State Sen. Michael Barrett (D-Sudbury) highlights important deadlines set by the new bill, and why citizens need to pay attention.
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