Mud Rescue, Free Seats, Strange Lights In Sky: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a local superintendent's discrimination filing to a new loft development, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 17.

2 From Worcester Among Victims Found In CT Home

Connecticut state police said a 3-year-old and a 33-year-old were two of the three found dead in a Brooklyn home Tuesday.

Want A Free DCU Center Seat? Arena Giving Them Away Amid Renovation

Worcester's DCU Center is replacing about 12,000 seats. That means the old ones are up for grabs.

Wayland Superintendent Leave Vote Violated Open Meeting Law: Filing

A Wayland resident has asked the state Attorney General to see if a Feb. 8 executive session meeting violated the state Open Meeting Law.

New Westborough Board Will Determine Future Of Golf Club Building

The former Civic Kitchen restaurant space will be a main focus for the committee. Civic Kitchen closed last year and won't reopen.

Man Sinking In Mud Rescued From Shrewsbury's Flint Pond

The man was up to his neck in mud when police arrived and pulled him out of the muck.

Georgia Firm Fined Over Worcester Lifeguard Labor Law Violations: AG

The company failed to pay its Worcester workers on time, misclassified employees and didn't provide meal breaks, according to the AG.

Worcester Man Wanted In Burncoat Slaying Turns Self In: DA

Kelvin Verde was ordered held without bail Monday on a murder charge after police released his picture last week.

Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Sets Date For 2023 Event

The 2023 Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade will be the second in-person parade since 2020.

Sudden Bridge Closure Means Holliston Detour 'For Foreseeable Future'

The bridge closed at 4 p.m. Tuesday, which will mean detours affecting Routes 16 and 126.

String Of Lights In Night Sky Over MA Caused By Satellite Launch

The line of lights appeared over Massachusetts Monday evening, surprising many local residents.

Lofts, Retail Planned For Worcester Table Talk Pies Building

A building that was part of the Table Talk headquarters on Kelley Square is the new phase in a larger stadium-area development.