Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Officials To Talk Coronavirus Delta Variant Emergence
Health experts say the COVID-19 delta variant is more contagious. Worcester officials are planning to speak about it Thursday.
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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Framingham, MA|News|
3 Cooling Centers In Framingham Open During Heat Wave
The heat index could rise above 100 this week. Framingham is offering residents a refuge.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Offers Cooling Stations During Heat Wave
The heat index could rise above 100 this week. Wayland is offering residents some relief.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Garceau May Challenge Marlborough Mayor Vigeant Again In 2021
Marlborough police officer David Garceau last ran against Mayor Arthur Vigeant in 2019, losing by about 1,500 votes.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Federal Board Next Stop In Sudbury Transmission Line Case
Opponents of an Eversource transmission line project — which would also mean a new rail trail — will ask a federal rail agency to step in.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
New Offer On Table For Striking Worcester Nurses
Leaders of the striking St. Vincent nurses say the new offer fails to address staffing demands.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Ax Throwing, Shooting Escape, New Brewpub: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Scott Brown sings, PFAS levels drop, murder indictment, arrest in trooper's hit-and-run, more.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Worcester Stabbing
Jehlon Rose, 19, died in November after he was stabbed several times during a fight outside a hookah lounge in the Kelley Square area.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
$2.59M Private Island For Sale Near Wachusett Reservoir
This massive home on 27 private acres in Clinton just hit the market.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Big Summer Ahead For Downtown Framingham, DFI Predicts
This summer, residents have two restaurant openings, new events, the return of Oktoberfest and a "restaurant rush" to look forward to.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Dealt Blow In Transmission Line Case After SJC Ruling
The state Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Energy Facilities Siting Board decision to allow a transmission line project to cross Sudbury.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
DA Identifies Couple In Apparent Oxford Murder-Suicide
The man apparently shot the woman before taking his own life during the Monday domestic violence incident.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Democrats To Pick Delegates For State Convention
Any registered Democrat in Marlborough can attend and run for one of the 16 delegate slots.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Democrats Will Caucus Sunday
Any registered Democrat in Framingham can attend the event to pick 34 delegates for the state Democratic convention this fall.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
$79M Milford Water Company Purchase Topic Of Special Town Meeting
Milford Town Meeting will meet in August to decide the purchase, which has been in the works since 2017.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Campaign To Curb Worcester Youth Gun Violence Begins Saturday
A festival at the Worcester Youth Center will mark the start of the Violence Is Not Normal campaign.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Local State Lawmakers Back Chang-Díaz Gubernatorial Run
Lawmakers from Sudbury, Framingham and Natick were on hand for state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz' campaign launch this week.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Stabbing, Elder Attack, 50-Foot Fall In Marlborough In 3 Days
It's been a busy week for Marlborough officers, who responded to three serious incidents on Monday and Wednesday.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
Surprise $100K Donation Goes To Framingham Hoops And Homework
The Braintree-based Flatley Foundation made a second large donation to the local program, which means more kids will be served.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Car Hits Miss Worcester Diner After Collision With Bus
A collision with a WRTA bus sent a car into the side of the historic Southbridge Street diner.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
