Worcester|News|
Worcester-based Organizations Receive Grants For Perinatal Health
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced more than $770,000 in grant funding to support 15 organizations.
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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Milford, MA|News|
Worcester County Sheriff Distributes Winter Coats For Those In Need
Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis and his team distributed 4,000 winter jackets at more than 30 stops across the county this season.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Select Board Approves Public Health Agreement With Grafton, West Boylston
Under the agreement, the three towns would join together in a shared services arrangement, bringing in $920,000.
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Westborough, MA|News|
New Traffic Pattern On I-495 Northbound Amid I-495/I-90 Interchange Project
It will remain in place through Spring 2026.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police, Fire Face Off In Charity Hockey Game For Detective Battling Cancer
The First Responder Faceoff is on Saturday at the Worcester Ice Center.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation Event Raises More Than $23K For Cancer Patients
The Annual Tree of Life ceremony took place on Dec. 8.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Police Increasing Presence At Milford Schools
The increased presence comes after "recent acts of mass violence reported both domestically and abroad," the police department said.
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Worcester|News|
Water Main Break In Salisbury Street Area In Worcester
This comes after multiple water main breaks in the Shore Drive area last week.
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Worcester|News|
Elderly Woman Hospitalized After Vehicle Slams Into Dollar Tree Store In Worcester
Police said no one inside the store was hurt.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Schools Releases New Analysis After Data Showed Violence Rose Last Year
The majority of assaults on staff happened in elementary schools, according to WPS.
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Worcester|News|
Longtime Worcester Police Officers Named 2025 Public Officials Of The Year
Police officers Thomas Barney and James O'Rourk were honored by the Worcester Housing Authority at a ceremony on Friday.
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Worcester|News|
Candidate To Run Against 30-Year Incumbent For Worcester 7th District
Millbury Selectman Nicholas Lazzaro is running against Rep. Paul Frost.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester County Sobriety Checkpoint This Month, MA State Police
The checkpoint will operate at various times.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh To Retire
He has held the position for over 12 years.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester County Residents Invited To Return Firearms At Gun Buyback Event
Amnesty will be granted during the event, so no registration or personal information is required.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New Indoor Golf Bar Opens + Beloved Dress Store Closes + Insurance Company Layoffs: MA Business Week
Plus, a Massachusetts business owner was accused of using government money to build a home and purchase multiple vehicles.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Is Now Open
The period to get your petition forms in to get an item on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting is open.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Beloved Marlborough Brewery To Close Its Doors
The business has been open in Marlborough for 10 years.
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Worcester|News|
Historic First: QCC Police Chief Becomes First College Leader To Join Central MA Chiefs Association
Stephen DiGiovanni officially began his tenure on Tuesday.
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Worcester|News|
Free Skate At Worcester Common Oval Before Select Railers Games
Fans must show their Railers ticket at the Oval for complimentary skating and free rentals.
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