Worcester|News|
East-West Rail In MA: Feds Give $108M For Railroad Upgrades
Work on a commuter rail link between Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield will move ahead with the grant.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
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News editor and reporter based in Worcester, MA. Email me at neal.mcnamara@patch.com or follow on Twitter @Neal_McNamara.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
National Grid Raising MA Electricity Rates, Eversource To Follow
See what the state's big electric utilities are planning for rate hikes this winter, and how you can intervene.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
These MA Restaurants Are Getting National Recognition: MA Food Week
See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: imperial beer fest, Fluff festival, donut chain opening first New England store in MA, more.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Postpones Park & Rec Fall Fest 2023
The festival was set for Saturday at Haskell Field, but a tropical storm is on the way.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Clorox Wipes May Be Harder To Find In MA After Cyberattack
With cold and flu season arriving, hackers have compromised our disinfecting power.
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Milford, MA|News|
New Milford Police Chief Picked From Within Department: Robert Tusino
The Milford Select Board voted unanimously on the new police chief after interviews Thursday night.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Couple Used Homeless To Bilk MassHealth: AG
A Middlesex Superior Court judge sentenced the couple to incarceration and fines after they pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Schools Get DESE Grant For Student Career Instruction
The state's Innovation Career Pathways Planning Grant will offer coursework geared toward innovative career paths.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Police Chief Search: Petty Floats Public Safety Commissioner
Worcester is looking for a new chief, and Mayor Joseph Petty says the city should consider a public safety commissioner.
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Milford, MA|News|
'Complete Streets' Project Will Create New Hopedale, Milford Link
Hopedale received a $500,000 state grant to improve pedestrian, biking and transit facilities along a main local road.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
When Is The First Day Of Fall 2023? Equinox Events In Worcester County
Canoe trips, the Johnny Appleseed festival, hikes and more are in store for the 2023 fall equinox.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
When Does Fall 2023 Start? Equinox Events Near Middlesex County
Canoe trips, the Johnny Appleseed festival, hikes and more are in store for the 2023 fall equinox.
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Worcester|News|
Celebration Of Bold, High Alcohol Beer In Worcester This Weekend
The second imperial festival hosted by Greater Good will feature beers from about 50 breweries across the region.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Tropical Storm Headed For MA? What Weekend Forecasts Say
There's "lots of uncertainty" about a train of tropical moisture that could become the season's next named storm.
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Wayland, MA|News|
State Gives Wayland 30K To Help With MBTA Communities Zoning Law
The new state law requires communities near MBTA stations to create zoning districts that allow multifamily housing.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Auditor Finishes 62F State Tax Revenue Review, No Refunds Coming
The state's 62F law resulted in refund checks last year. Auditor Diana DiZoglio just wrapped this year's revenue review.
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Worcester|News|
West Nile Found Again In Worcester's Grafton Hill Neighborhood
This is the fourth positive West Nile sample found in Worcester this summer. Extra mosquito spraying is coming this week.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Accepting Community Preservation Act Requests For 2025
Funding for the 2025 fiscal year, which starts in July, will be voted by town meeting in the spring.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Electricity Aggregation Plan Up For Public Review
Milford residents have about two weeks left to review the town's municipal aggregation plan, which may lead to lower utility bills.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Utility Cost Savings Event Coming To Marlborough
There's been an autumn chill in the air recently, which means high heating bills are coming soon. Find out how to save in Marlborough.
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