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Marlborough Man Charged After Shoving Officer, Hurting Another in Southborough

A 25-year-old Marlborough man is facing a stack of criminal charges after police say he pushed an officer to the ground and ran during a confrontation in a Turnpike Road parking lot, injuring a second officer who joined the chase. Anyelo Gonzalez Escarate was taken into custody only after a sergeant deployed a Taser to end the struggle, according to police.

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Forget Fancy Seafood Restaurants, These 10 Massachusetts Clam Shacks Know What They’re Doing

Give me a paper tray of fried clams, a picnic table by the water, and absolutely no reason to dress up. That is pretty close to my ideal Massachusetts seafood stop. Some of these clam shacks have been feeding people for generations. One dates back to 1914. Another has been...

Massachusetts · 1d
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Pierogi Lovers Are Missing Out If They Haven’t Tried These 9 Massachusetts Spots

A pierogi flight may be one of the best ideas Massachusetts has borrowed from the tasting menu world. Instead of choosing one filling and hoping for the best, you get a lineup of dumplings and permission to pick a favorite. That sent me straight down a very carb heavy rabbit...

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The Metrowest Daily News

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Framingham apartments ​for rent saw price decreases since last October

Renters in Framingham saw apartment listing prices decrease 10% from October 2025's median of $2,658, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,388 in October. Median listing prices in Framingham are trending 5% downwards from the previous month's $2,505 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.metrowestdailynews.com Out of 236 rental listings in Framingham, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,270, nearly the same as September, when they were $2,260. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices dropped 7% from $2,430. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,740, compared to $2,760. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,880. Statewide, Massachusetts rental listing prices are very close to September's median of $3,175. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

Framingham, MA · 11h

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Worcester Developer Was on Guard After $9,000 Scam Email

A Massachusetts developer received an email demanding $9,000 in fees he had already paid for an Auburn commercial project. He was immediately on guard. Robert Branca received the fraudulent message concerning his Auburn project, according to reporting by the Worcester Business Journal. The email purported to come from an Auburn town planner and used the subject line “481 Washington Street – Site Plan Approval,” demanding payment for permit fees Branca said he had already settled. The sender address was [email protected] — close enough to pass a glance, but not a government domain. Branca was immediately on guard and had already paid the required fees.

Worcester, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Massachusetts State Police reaches $100,000 settlement with Karen Read

The lawsuit claimed negligence, civil conspiracy, and misconduct tied to the investigation into John O’Keefe’s death, claiming investigators deliberately focused on Read from the start while ignoring other possible suspects due to a “biased and predetermined” case against her.

Massachusetts · 9h

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 9: Town gears up for Veterans Day events Wednesday

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Veterans Celebration Committee will host two events on Wednesday in recognition of Hopkinton’s service members.

Hopkinton, MA · 21h

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Overnight Ramp Closures Continue at I-495/Mass Pike Interchange

HOPKINTON – More overnight ramp closures are coming this week as work continues on the I-495 and Mass Pike interchange project. The I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound, Exit 58, will be closed tonight and tomorrow night from 10 p.m. to 5 AM. The detour will send...

Hopkinton, MA · 20h

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Plaque in Grafton honors Holly Piirainen 33 years after her disappearance

GRAFTON – Dozens of people, including Holly Piirainen's father, gathered on Sunday, Nov. 8, to unveil a plaque in memory the 10-year-old, who was killed more than three decades ago in a murder that remains unsolved. The ceremony – held at Grafton Municipal Center, the site of Piirainen's fifth-grade classroom – included recollections of the "feisty" young girl and a renewed commitment to justice. "For 33 years, Holly's family, friends and community have carried her memory while continuing to seek answers. Let this tree represent our enduring love. Its continued growth is a determination that Holly will never be forgotten," said Mary Docekal in prepared remarks. Docekal is a service unit leader with Girl Scouts, who helped organize the event. Piirainen, who loved the outdoors, had been a Girl Scout for a few years before her death, her father Richard Piirainen said. Piirainen went missing Aug. 5, 1993, in Sturbridge while on a walk with her 5-year-old brother. Her body was found two months later in Brimfield and her death ruled a homicide. Despite a number of leads and significant public interest, no one has been charged in connection with the case. The disappearance has become a defining event in

Grafton, MA · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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Bay State-Bred Celebrity Says Massachusetts Eatery Has Best Burgers In U.S.

Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?

Massachusetts · 16h

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Palmer Walking Trail Closed for Hours After Person Found Dead

A person was found dead Saturday morning at the walking trail and pavilion on First Street in Palmer, prompting a hours-long investigation that drew Massachusetts State Police detectives to the scene. Police and fire crews from Palmer and Bondsville responded at approximately 8:50 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person who was not breathing. By the time emergency personnel arrived, the person had already died.

Massachusetts · 1d

Caught in Southie

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Prohibition ‘up in smoke’ as voters reject Question 8

The Bay State has kept marijuana legal, with more than 75% of voters voting no on Question 8. This follows a months-long prohibition campaign backed by out-of-state donors seeking to overturn the 2016 effort to legalize recreational marijuana use. Pro-cannabis organizers and budtenders across the state have sounded the alarm...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Massachusetts council opens food pantry for families its senior program couldn't serve

A Massachusetts neighborhood council opened a food pantry after restrictions on its senior food program forced it to turn away others seeking help. Families in Springfield's Indian Orchard neighborhood can turn to the pantry for groceries as food prices remain high. Here's what to know. The Indian Orchard Citizens Council...

Springfield, MA · 20h

Cape Cod Times

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Thin, wounded right whale spotted off Cape Cod. Then came a ‘welcome surprise’

Researchers who usually begin watching for North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod waters in December are now looking several weeks earlier, part of an effort to better understand what the critically endangered animals are doing before their winter arrival in Cape Cod Bay . The expanded survey season is already yielding sightings. During an Oct. 25 aerial survey, scientists with the Center for Coastal Studies spotted three right whales , including one showing signs of a recent entanglement and a mother-calf pair that is not likely to be seen together much longer. Why Cape Cod right whale surveys started two months early The sightings are part of a push to fill in what remains a poorly understood period in the whales' annual use of Massachusetts waters. While Cape Cod Bay is recognized as an important winter and spring feeding area for right whales, their movements during the fall have been less closely monitored. "Expanding our aerial surveys allows for earlier detection of North Atlantic right whales in state waters and surrounding areas, improving our understanding of trends in the species' distribution and helping inform management decisions," said Daniel Palacios, director of the Center for Coastal Studies' Right Whale Ecology

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d

Country Herald

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Massachusetts Residents Can Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies Apply by Dec. 6

Boston-area Christmas movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide opportunity.

Massachusetts · 13h

hopkintonindependent.com

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More overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange start Monday

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct additional overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound (Exit 58) will be closed. Working hours are 10...

Hopkinton, MA · 1d

thisweekinworcester.com

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Draft Worcester ordinance would ban rodeo flank straps on city property

A draft ordinance would ban flank straps and electric prods at rodeos held on Worcester city property, a change City Manager Eric D. Batista warned would “effectively end the presence of rodeos” in the city. City Solicitor Alexandra H. Kalkounis drafted the ordinance at the City Council’s request....

Worcester, MA · 12h

Animal of Things

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Do Massachusetts Laws Require Holding a Stray Cat Before You Can Keep It?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stray cat laws in Massachusetts are less strict than most people assume, and that works in your favor if you are trying to help a cat. The state sets a seven-day holding period for stray dogs, but its animal control placement guidance says there is no required holding period for cats. What you can and … This article, Do Massachusetts Laws Require Holding a Stray Cat Before You Can Keep It? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 16 Asian Cat Breeds With Distinct Looks and Personalities • Do You Have to Report a Stray Cat in Idaho Before Keeping It? • Can You Keep a Stray Cat You Find in Alabama?

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thisweekinworcester.com

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Kopin plans $80M Westborough expansion, up to 80 jobs with state backing

Westborough-based Kopin Corp. will open a new headquarters at 75 North Drive and invest about $80 million to expand its MicroLED manufacturing in town, the company announced Monday, Nov. 9. The project could add up to 80 jobs over five years in engineering, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor processing and other business...

Westborough, MA · 11h

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The 10 Coziest Massachusetts Small Towns Where Neighbors Still Feel Like Family

One Massachusetts town has its own local currency. Another turned an old trolley bridge into a garden so beloved that volunteers still help keep it blooming. Details like that are exactly why small towns can pull me off the highway. These places are not trying to manufacture charm. It shows...

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