New Beer Garden, Police Texts, Hazmat Situation: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a grocery store's move to a text message controversy, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 24.

Milford Firm Will Lead Construction Of New Lincoln Memorial Museum

The National Park Service on Presidents' Day revealed a $69 million Lincoln Memorial upgrade to mark 250 years of American independence.

Hazmat Spill In Westborough After Truck Overturns Near School

The incident closed Eli Whitney Street for hours Thursday, but no one was injured.

Police Sgt. Texted Worcester Councilor During Tyre Nichols Prayer

The caught-on-camera incident offers a view into the political relationship between Worcester police and city councilors.

Plans Brewing To Bring Beer Garden To Wayland This Summer

The beer gardens at the Wayland Town Center may be held close to the Mass Central Rail Trail, the first such amenity along that section.

Westborough 2023 'A Night In The Cold' Gains Support From Students

Westborough High School students will join this weekend's homelessness fundraiser, where volunteers sleep outdoors.

MA Ed Commissioner Backs Worcester Charter School Ahead Of Vote

Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley has asked the DESE board to vote on the Worcester Cultural Academy charter on Tuesday.

State To Use Westborough Site As Emergency Homeless Shelter

The shelter for families could open by May in a former state Department of Youth Services facility building.

Maker To Main Leaving Downtown Worcester For Canal District

The owner of the downtown Worcester grocery store said the move comes after struggling in an area whose growth was hurt by the pandemic.

Milford Pedestrian Killed By Driver, Police Investigating

The man was hit along Dilla Street near Route 85 over the weekend, Milford police said.