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From 'War of the Worlds' to 'Bewitched,' Clinton native Agnes Moorehead an acting legend
“We are quicksilver, a fleeting shadow, a distant sound... our home has no boundaries beyond which we cannot pass. We live in music, in a flash of color ... we live on the wind and in the sparkle of a star!” — Endora, on being a witch, from “Bewitched.”
Worcester murder case: Suspect, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult
WORCESTER — A teenager who was 16 when he allegedly shot and killed another teen on Millbury Street in 2022 will be tried as an adult. Isaiah Disla, now 17, was indicted in February by a Worcester County grand jury. He is charged with murder. A pretrial conference was...
First-class baseball fans in Clinton
Jake Notaro of Clinton High delivered a bunt single in his team's game against Grafton, an accomplishment that got a stamp of approval from his father and grandfather. The photo, taken Friday, shows Jake at the plate while in the background, Anthony Notaro, a mail carrier, watches the game with his father and Jake's grandfather, Frank Notaro. Anthony Notara was on his lunch break. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: First-class baseball fans in Clinton
Multiple bear sightings reported in Wrentham, Ayer
Officials are warning residents to take down bird feeders as the spring sees bears emerging from their dens searching for food. In the Wrentham area, there have been several bear sightings this week, according to the Town of Wrentham & Plainville Animal Control. On Sunday, a bear was spotted on Foxboro Road trying to get into a bird feeder hanging from a porch window, and on Tuesday, animal control said it received nearly 10 emails about bear sightings.
Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Housing Authority is waiting to learn whether it will receive state funding to start the redevelopment of one of its oldest properties. It's also planning on where they'll relocate residents during construction. The 202-unit Lakeside Apartments complex was built in 1949. The proposed changes...
Man accused of lying to police about identity during Northborough car chase arraigned in court
After being held on bail for his alleged involvement in a high-speed chase through Worcester County, a Fitchburg man was arraigned on additional charges of lying to law enforcement during his arrest.
Developer seeks overlay district in Marlborough to pave way for 180 new condominiums
MARLBOROUGH — A Southborough developer is seeking to convert a vacant office building on Lizotte Drive into a 180-unit condominium complex. Ferris Development Group purchased the building, which sits on 12 acres over two parcels, at 130 Lizotte Drive, a dead-end road off Forest Street. The developer is seeking to create an overlay district that would allow for construction of residential properties at the site.
GoFundMe set up to pay for funeral of Framingham man killed outside Hot Table
The sister of a man killed outside the Hot Table he worked at in Framingham is asking for donations to help pay for funeral and memorial expenses. The body of Anthony Lopez, 30, was found in the trash area outside the Hot Table on Worcester Road in Framingham at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office.
More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner. Where do they go?
In the eight years since the retail sale of marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, over 310 dispensaries have opened across the commonwealth, including four dispensaries in the Greater Gardner area. In addition to providing safe and legal access to marijuana, the dispensaries are providing revenue to the cities and towns...
Kimball Farm Celebrates 85 Years of ice cream, sprinkles, and fun!
Subscribe to our mailing list and consider following WestfordCAT on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for daily updates from Westford's hometown source for news. Kimball Farm has announced that their 85th season is underway!. This year marks the 85th anniversary of Kimball Farms, which started with Jack Kimball and his wife...
Study says Northborough is safest community in Massachusetts. How was it determined?
NORTHBOROUGH — A security review website has concluded that Northborough is the safest community in the state. SafeWise, security product review platform, ranked Northborough first based on several factors. The Worcester County community of about 15,000 people moves up from its fourth-place ranking a year ago. Select Board Chairman...
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