Shrewsbury, MA|News|
2023 Spirit Of Shrewsbury: Parade, Events, Weather
Here's everything to know about the 2023 Spirit Of Shrewsbury festival this weekend.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Neal McNamara , Patch Staff
- Worcester, MA
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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Worcester|News|
Worcester Sidewalk Parking Crackdown: Education, Then Fines
Worcester will increase sidewalk parking enforcement, but will give drivers a break with an educational period before tickets fly.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Boosts Resident Credit For Hazardous Waste Disposal
Wayland residents will still have to drive to either Sutton or Westfield to drop off waste.
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Worcester|News|
Masked Man Attacks Seniors At Dunkin' In Worcester: Police
Two men in their early 70s were injured, with one hospitalized for a broken nose, Worcester police said.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose 2023 Mayoral Preliminary: Grigoraitis, Solano Advance
Tuesday's preliminary in Melrose drew almost 6,000 voters in a contest that will pick Mayor Paul Brodeur's successor.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Crisis Pregnancy Center Laws On Hold Over Legal Opinion
The Worcester City Council finally voted on regulating anti-abortion centers — but the vote was only another delay.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
7 MA Schools Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
About 350 schools across the U.S. were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023 by the federal Department of Education.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Library Reopening In October After 2 Year Renovation
Marlborough's new library has been under construction since September 2021. The public will get to see the results in October.
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Worcester|News|
Mass Pike Lanes Will Stay Closed During Rush Hour After Crash
A semitrailer crashed through the median along the Mass Pike in Charlton early Tuesday. Repairs will cause delays in both directions.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Rep. Kate Donaghue Office Hours In Westborough Coming Up
State Rep. Kate Donaghue will meet with residents from her district to talk about state government issues.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Rash Of Break-Ins Brings Middlesex DA To Sudbury For Safety Event
Break-ins targeting south Asian residents have been seen across the region this summer, including in Sudbury.
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Milford, MA|News|
3 Milford Police Chief Finalists Head For Select Board Vote
The Milford Select Board will meet Thursday to interview the police chief candidates, and possibly vote to hire one.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Seeks Next Youth Poet Laureate For 2024-25 Term
Worcester residents age 13 to 19 can apply to be the city's third youth poet laureate ever.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester School Supply Drive Will Be Last At Lakeside Apartments
The second annual back-to-school drive is still in need of donations ahead of the Sunday event.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Colonial-Era Slavery, Mars O2: Wayland Library Week | Sept. 18, 2023
See what the library is planning this week for kids, teens, adults, babies and beyond.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Northborough, MA|News|
Sierra Outdoor Store Opening At Northborough Crossing Shopping Center
The grand opening on Saturday with prizes, entertainment and giveaways, according to owner TJX Companies.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Seeks Board Member For SMC Inc.
The nonprofit Shrewsbury Media Connection, Inc. oversees the town's community media center.
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Worcester|News|
EEE Risk Now 'High' In 3 More MA Towns: DPH
There are now nine cities and towns in Massachusetts at high risk for Eastern equine encephalitis, with several more at "moderate" risk.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough's WMCT-TV Seeks Students To Serve As 'Junior Reporters'
The local access channel is looking for middle school-aged local students to get hands-on experience in broadcast journalism.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Cultural Council Seeking Proposals For Grant Funding
The grants will fund creative and cultural projects in town. The deadline to apply is coming up in October.
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