Worcester|News|
Worcester Among Best Places To Retire In MA, U.S. News Ranking Says
The rankings are based on how cities meet American retirees’ expectations, like quality of life, affordability and health.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
- Worcester, MA
Jessie Castellano is a local editor for Patch covering everything from breaking news to community feature stories in Worcester, Milford, Westborough, Shrewsbury, Wayland, Sudbury and Marlborough.
She also specializes in business and food news in Massachusetts.
Have a story idea? You can reach her at jessie.castellano@patch.com.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Hunger Relief Organization Gets Thousands In Emergency Funding
Sudbury Foundation is donating $155,000 to support local hunger relief organizations.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Hunger Relief Organization Gets Thousands In Emergency Funding
Sudbury Foundation is donating $155,000 to support local hunger relief organizations.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Hunger Relief Organization Gets Thousands In Emergency Funding
Sudbury Foundation is donating $155,000 to support local hunger relief organizations.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Intersection To Get 4-Way Stop Signs
The change follows a traffic study by the city's Engineering Division.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester Woman Hit By Vehicle While Walking In Travel Lane, Police
The incident remains under investigation.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester Gets More Than $650K For Playground Renovation, Farm Conservation Project
Gov. Maura Healey awarded over $12 million to create and improve local parks and protect natural land across the state.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Candidates React To Worcester 2025 Municipal Election Results
Mayor Joe Petty will serve his 8th term, while District 2 and 5 Councilor incumbents were not re-elected.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Mayor Joseph Petty To Serve 8th Term, District 2 + 5 Councilors Not Re-elected: Worcester 2025 Election
This year's ballot included contested races for Mayor, City Councilor at-large and several other seats.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
No Changes For City Council, New Ward 7 Councilor: Marlborough 2025 Election
This year's ballot included contested races for City Councilor at-large positions and the Wards 2, 5 and 7 Councilor seats.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Man Sentenced In 2013 Fatal Shooting Of Shaun Hibbard
He was found guilty of second-degree murder in October.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
'Name A Snowplow' Contest Returns To Worcester
DPW and Worcester Public Schools partnered again for the competition.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Sobriety Checkpoint Coming To Worcester County
State police said the checkpoint will operate at various times.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Missing Worcester Woman Found Dead In Vehicle, Police
The circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Police Officer Taken To Hospital After Milford Restaurant Fire
The massive fire broke out on Main Street shortly before 5 p.m.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Beloved Westborough DPW Worker Retires After Decades Of Service
Dana Jackman worked for the town for 41 years.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Honored At Manny 267 Legacy Gala
Officers received recognition for their roles in the life-saving rescue of a man who fell into 42-degree water in March.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
MA Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman In Milford, Police Say
The suspect was from Mattapan.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Chauncy Street Road Closure Takes Effect In Westborough
The road will be closed for several hours.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester 2025 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote
Worcester residents will head to the polls to vote on contested races for Mayor, City Councilor at-large, and a number of other seats.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
