Northborough, MA|News|
Longtime Central MA Fire Chief Officially Retires, Interim Chief Takes Helm
Chief David Parenti began his retirement after 40 years in the fire service on Wednesday.
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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.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Fire Department Awarded $18K For New Gear
The award was part of $5 million in funding to fire departments across the state.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Beloved Health Cafe Known For Acai Bowls, Smoothies Opens First MA Location
The all-day health foods store is opening in Harvard Square.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Fire Department Awarded $25K For New Gear
The award was part of $5 million in funding to fire departments across the state.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Man Kills 90-Year-Old Grandmother, Injures Father And Sister Inside Hudson Home: DA
A man is accused of killing his grandmother and injuring his father and sister in a fatal attack inside the family's home on Tuesday.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Fatally Struck In Boston Crash: Reports
The incident remains under investigation.
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Worcester|News|
Woman Shot On Millbury Street In Worcester, Suspect Placed Under Arrest
She was taken to the hospital as a priority one patient, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Popular Steakhouse Opening First MA Location
The menu features a variety of items like caviar, seafood towers and wood-fire steaks.
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Boston, MA|News|
2 MA Bars Rank Among North America’s Top 100, New List Says
50 Best's ranking is curated by independent cocktail experts, renowned bartenders, educators and drink writers from across the region.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Man Stole $7.8M From Former Employers: USAO
He was accused of using his employer’s bank account to pay off personal credit cards and to purchase and upgrade a home.
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Wayland, MA|News|
What’s Next For Holiday Road Site? Wayland To Vote On $200K Study
The parcel owned by the School Committee was acquired in 1956 as a potential site for a new school, but it has remained undeveloped.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Deadly Crash In Worcester County Prompts State Police Investigation
Crews responded to a fatal crash on Route 20 eastbound on Tuesday morning.
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Worcester|News|
90 Job Cuts Coming To Major Fulfillment Center In Worcester
A spokesperson for Walmart told Patch that it plans to relocate its operations from its Worcester facility to other locations nationwide.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Expect Delays: Overnight Closures At I-495/I-90 Interchange In Westborough, Hopkinton
The purpose of the closure is to allow crews to shift traffic on the I-495 to the I-90 westbound ramp.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
School Bus Driver Strike Averted: Sudbury, Wayland Schools Avoid Disruptions
A national school bus company has reached a tentative agreement with a labor union, after threats of a strike on Wednesday.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
See Sudbury Election 2026 Winners: Unofficial Results
While no races were officially contested, a write-in campaign made the race for two open Sudbury School Committee seats close.
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Milford, MA|News|
6 Places To Enjoy An Easter Meal Near Milford
For families who want to celebrate without having to cook themselves, several Milford-area restaurants will be open on Sunday.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting 3 Children
The 29-year-old sexually abused minors, including a six-year-old child, according to officials.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
6 Places To Enjoy An Easter Meal Near Sudbury
For families who want to celebrate without having to cook themselves, several Sudbury restaurants will be open on Sunday.
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Wayland, MA|News|
6 Places To Enjoy An Easter Meal Near Wayland
For families who want to celebrate without having to cook themselves, several Worcester restaurants will be open on Sunday.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff