Worcester|News|
Central MA Call For Winter Coat Donations Amid SNAP Benefits Cutoff
Only one school in the area has donated so far.
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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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Elementary School Among Best In MA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
The 2026 ranking of the nation's best public elementary schools is based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Lays Out Long-Term Capital Plan For Town Infrastructure, Facilities
A committee with representatives from town departments shaped the draft.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In MA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
The 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools is based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester Police Officer Recognized As Community Service Honoree
He was honored by the Massachusetts Latino Police Officers Association.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
26 Children To Finalize Adoptions At Worcester County's National Adoption Day Celebration
The annual celebration will take place in November.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Popular TV Show Filming In Worcester Again: What To Know
Multiple roads will be closed this week.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Police Officer, K-9 Honored At Patriots Game
The pair was recognized for their courageous actions during a life-saving incident earlier this year.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester Man With 100 Prior Charges Cited In Webster Drug Bust
Police said he didn't show up for his arraignment and is currently wanted.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Man Cited After Child, Father Struck By Car In Southborough
The crash left a 2-year-old boy injured.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Popular Fitness Center To Open Another MA Location
It's located in the former home of a Bed Bath & Beyond store.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Worcester State University Honors Open Sky CEO As Distinguished Alumnus
He was honored at a ceremony earlier this month.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
71-Year-Old Shrewsbury Man Dies In New York Crash: Police
The accident happened on I-84 in Montgomery, New York.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
More Than 150 Lb. Of Medications Collected At Drug Take Back In Shrewsbury
Residents were invited to bring their unused or expired medicines for safe, proper disposal.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
Timothy Murray Resigns From Research Bureau After Police Reform Report
Murray was a former three-term Mayor in Worcester.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Worcester|News|
UMass Memorial Medical Center Has New Chief of Cardiac Surgery
He brings years of experience as a surgeon.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford High School Awarded $3K For School Garden
The Whole Foods Foundation awarded the grant to MHS teacher Dr. Lexi Forgit.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Elementary School Roof Funding In Sudbury, Select Board Calls Town Meeting
A warrant period is now open, according to the town.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Help Name New Municipal Space In Westborough
The board is inviting residents to share their thoughts at a Public Hearing.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Health Company Layoffs + Grocer Announces Closure + Beloved Bakery Expansion: MA Business Week
Plus, a list of MA businesses that shut down for good this year and an unclaimed $50,000 lottery ticket is about to expire.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
