Grafton, MA|News|
Building Fire Quickly Doused In Grafton
No injuries were reported.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Framingham, MA
Samantha is a New York transplant and still learning the ropes of Boston and the T. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and spends most of her time photographing and admiring her rabbit.
Samantha covers Framingham, Milford, Marlboro, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland and Worcester.
Email: samantha.mercado@patch.com
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton Man Arraigned On 10 Charges Related To Child Sex Assault
The assaults were reported in 2019 and when the man was confronted about them, he ran to New Hampshire, according to the Middlesex DA.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Football Coach Won't Return Due To 'Differences In Values'
After the announcement, the Human Rights Commission issued a statement of support to the district and encouraged commitment to anti-racism.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Search For Chicken Owners
Two chickens were found wandering around Main Circle.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Three MetroWest Towns Try Out Contactless Gas Payments
The pilot program would allow registered customers to pay through their E-ZPass transponders instead of the pin-pads at gas pumps.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Grafton, MA|News|
Grafton's Cummings School Joins ARL In Call To Dispose Of PPE
Animal rights groups and veterinary organizations are warning that animals are eating face masks that weren't properly thrown away.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Police Find Heroin On Man During Traffic Stop
Police said the man had an active warrant from Framingham District Court for drug charges.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Winning Mass Cash Lotto Ticket Sold In Dedham
The ticket is worth $100,000.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Water Main Break: Lexington Crews Work On Watertown Street
The water main break was at the intersection of Green Lane and Watertown Street.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Stop Leads to Drug, Weapons Charges
A Fall River man was arrested.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Belmont, MA|News|
Belmont Light Warns About Customer Scam
The scammer calls customers and threatens to shut off their power if they don't receive payment.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Demonstration Planned To Pressure Selectman Resignation
Selectman John Clemenzi has not signed a formal resignation letter, despite announcing the resignation.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Window To Submit Town Meeting Member Papers Closes
The last day to submit nomination papers for Town Meeting Member is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Fire Department Launches New Website
The website will allow residents to access fire-related news, resources, permits and get in touch with the department.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Virtual Meeting Coming Up For I-90 Bridge Work In Westborough
The project entails work on eight I-90 bridges over Flanders Road in Westborough and three other roads in Southborough.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Man Found Dead Near Providence Highway
Dedham and State Police are at 205 Providence Highway along with the members of the Norfolk County DA's office for an investigation.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Assistant General Manager, Bernard Cooper, Dies
Cooper died Sunday night, according to town officials.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Belmont, MA|News|
Hit-And-Run Case Upgraded With Murder Charge: Patch PM
Also: Car Break-ins Hit Holliston | Ashland Man Dies In Weston Turnpike Crash | Milford K9 Officer Joins Force | Weekend Worcester Shooting
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Needham Group Drafts Statement For Town Vision Of Racial Equality
The Needham Unite Against Racism Initiative is drafting a vision statement and guiding principles for achieving racial equity in Needham.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Holliston Police Investigate Overnight Car Break-Ins
Police are urging residents to report the crimes to police instead of posting them on social media.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
