MetroWest Congresswoman Now 4th Highest-Ranking: Patch PM

WORCESTER, MA — It's a chilly Wednesday but thankfully this might be the lowest temperature we see for the rest of the week. Slightly warmer temperatures will move into the weekend along with a chance of rain next week.

Wednesday was a good day for Democratic U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, who represents a big swath of MetroWest. She was picked to be the assistant House Speaker, the fourth-highest ranking post in the House.

Clark, who just fended off a Republican challenger on Nov. 3, was already the second-highest ranking woman in the House.

Here are some other stories we're keeping an eye on:

Around MetroWest:

Natick Family Shocked By $13,000 Water Bill

For the record, Natick Enzo Raggiani didn't let all his neighbors come over and wash their cars at his house this summer — even if his water and sewer bills make it look like he did.

Woman Hurled Racial Slurs During Marlborough Fight: Police

A Marlborough woman was charged with assault this week after a fight where she hurled racial slurs at a Black woman, according to police.

Wellesley High Reports 13 Positive Virus Cases In 11 Days

Wellesley High School reported 13 positive COVID-19 cases in 11 days. The school first announced the surge in positive cases at the beginning of the month.

Around Worcester:

Court Won't Be Held At DCU Center, Officials Say

As preparations are being made to reopen a coronavirus field hospital at Worcester's DCU Center, a plan to use the facility for court proceedings has been scrapped.

Westborough Cars Broken Into, Stolen: Police

Westborough police are reminding residents to lock their cars after a string of car break-ins were reported in one night.