Natick, MA|News|
Organizers Cancel 2021 Natick Days Festival
For the second year in a row, the coronavirus pandemic has halted the annual fall festival.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland PFAS Water Distribution Begins Wednesday
Wayland is providing bottled water to residents after the discovery of elevated levels of a harmful chemical in a major water supply.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Parents Must Pick In-Person, Remote Learning By Friday
Worcester students in kindergarten to 8th grade can either return to buildings in May or continue learning remotely.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Spicer Campaign Fundraising Almost Flat In March
Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer has yet to announce a 2021 reelection bid, but still has a significant balance in her campaign account.
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Framingham, MA|News|
New Spring MBTA Commuter Rail Schedules Now In Effect
Commuters along the Framingham-Worcester line will see more trains during midday hours starting April 5.
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Framingham, MA|News|
PFAS In Water, Warren Vs. Amazon, Local Horror: Patch Top Stories
Plus: Motorcyclist hurt, new ice cream popup, downtown Framingham burglars sought.
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Milford, MA|News|
Election Day In Milford: What's On The Ballot In 2021
Here's everything you need to know before you go to the polls on Tuesday.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford 2021 Candidate Profile: James Sherman, Library Board
Sherman is one of three candidates running for a seat on the Library Board in 2021.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford 2021 Candidate Profile: RJ Sheedy For School Committee
Sheedy is one of five candidates running for three seats up for election on the Milford School Committee in 2021.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Police In Framingham Schools Will Be Focus Of Panel This Week
Hear from experts in education and students at this talk sponsored by FFREE and Framingham State University.
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Worcester, MA|News|
April Weather Outlook In MA: Warm, Not Very Wet
See the latest forecasts for the region as we enter the thick of spring in New England.
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Worcester, MA|News|
See Inside: 1720s Farmhouse Selling For $900K
This pre-Revolutionary War home still has 300-year-old details.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham In Coronavirus Red Zone Again
Framingham's coronavirus cases have been steadily increasing in recent weeks.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Bike Trips For The Disabled Begin Along Blackstone Trail In April
The Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center recently got an adaptive bike, allowing disabled users to explore the historic corridor.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Woman Fought Marlborough Cops At Ghiloni Park: Police
The 28-year-old was arrested on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer.
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Natick, MA|News|
Natick Seeks Virtual Artist-In-Residence Applicants
The selected artist would create virtual works of art for Natick under the new program.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Extends Outdoor Dining Program To 2022
Dozens of restaurants were able to move tables outdoors when the city created new outdoor dining rules last spring.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Goodnow Library Reopening Building This Week
This marks the first time Goodnow patrons have been able to access the building since the pandemic began last spring.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Would Get New Amtrak Service Under Proposal
Amtrak wants to add a new route by 2035 connecting Manchester, N.H., to Boston, Worcester and Albany.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
2021 Marlborough 'Clean Sweep' Begins In April
The city will enlist residents and business owners to pick up trash around the Earth Day holiday.
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