Milford, MA|News|
Milford Candidate Profile: James Wheelock, Board Of Assessors
In 2021, James Wheelock is challenging incumbent Joshua Lioce.
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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Wayland, MA|News|
Bring Coral Ribbons Back To Wayland For Lauren Astley: Letter
In a letter, resident Donna Bouchard asks locals to display coral ribbons to remember Lauren Astley, who was murdered in 2011.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Schools Budget Approved At Slightly Higher $148.2M
With School Committee approval, the 2022 schools budget next goes to Mayor Yvonne Spicer.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Considers 2 Ways To Fix PFAS Contamination
PFAS chemicals, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found at higher levels in one of Wayland's main water sources, town officials said.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Offering Gift Card Match To Local Businesses
The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) has set up a $10,000 fund to match gift cards purchased in May.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester EcoTarium Reopening After Months-Long Hibernation
The EcoTarium shut down in September due to financial uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Murder Charge For Worcester Man In Jacobs-Hylton Slaying
Robert Dupuis has been charged with murder, and two others are facing charges in connection to the August killing.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
'The Unholy' Filmed At Sudbury Landmark Debuts This Week
MetroWest will again be on the big screen in a new horror movie that premiers on April 2.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Former Natick Developer Heads To Prison After Worcester Fraud
Federal prosecutors said James Levin, 62, committed fraud while redeveloping a building in Worcester's Main South neighborhood.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Grant Will Fund Free Taxi Rides For Sudbury Residents
Seniors, the disabled and other vulnerable residents will be able to use the service to go grocery shopping or to the doctor.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Duffy Field Dispute: Mayor Seeks Time For Compromise
Plans to install athletic fields at the Newton Avenue Duffy Field and Wetherell Park have divided nearby residents.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford 2021 Candidate Profile: Christopher Wilson, School Board
Five people are running for Milford School Committee in 2021, including incumbent Christopher Wilson.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Mailing Mistake In Wayland Over May Shredding Event
If you got a notice about a May shredding event ... throw it in the shredder.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run
Worcester police reported early Wednesday that they had located the hit-and-run driver.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Mayor Called To Address Framingham Public Records Problem
All but two Framingham City Councilors voted to summon Mayor Yvonne Spicer to address the city's "transparency problem."
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Natick, MA|News|
Natick 2021 Election Results: Select Board, School Committee
Natick's spring election was held Tuesday with competitive races for Select Board and School Committee, and a ballot question.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Coronavirus Cases Rise Again
Framingham's cases have the city on the brink of re-joining the state's list of high-risk communities for COVID-19.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Will Get Taste Of Worcester Ice Cream Startup
Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream is making a push into MetroWest with a monthly event.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Patio Place Store To Open In Framingham
The Framingham Patio Place at 686 Worcester Road is opening after a pandemic-related delay last year.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Man Tried To Stop Firefighters As Car Burned: Police
The 40-year-old was later arrested and charged with interfering with a firefighter, police said.
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