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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.
Worcester rental market among "worst" in country, Forbes says
WORCESTER - Looking to rent in Worcester? A new report from Forbes says apartment hunters have it worse in the central Massachusetts city than just about anywhere else in the country.The magazine ranked Worcester third on its list of the most competitive rental markets in America.Few rental units available in Worcester"With extremely low vacancy rates and some of the worst availability of rental units, Worcester metro area renters are battling a tough rental market," Forbes wrote.Worcester has a rental vacancy rate of 1.7% compared to the the average of 6.3% in other metro markets, Forbes says. And renters have seen...
Marlborough fire official says mobile home blaze will likely result in total loss
MARLBOROUGH — A mobile home off Route 20 is likely a total loss after being hit by fire on Tuesday afternoon, a fire official said. The fire occurred at the Post Road Mobile Home Park due to an electrical issue, Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Emanuelson said later on Tuesday.
A threat to our trees? Worcester County crews to look for new invasive pest
Starting next week, crews will fan out through Worcester County and the rest of Massachusetts to look for the invasive elm zigzag sawfly that’s a threat to the survival of elm trees. Crews will conduct visual surveys in areas where there are dense patches of elm trees, said Nicole Keleher, forest health program director...
El Toro restaurant coming to Winchendon - why is it leaving Fitchburg?
The bull is coming to Toy Town. The owners of El Toro, the popular upscale Fitchburg steakhouse, said they would soon be moving their restaurant – complete with a revamped, family-friendly menu – to the former Carriage House restaurant at 660 Spring St. in Winchendon. Leslie and Roberto...
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
Change of plan: Worcester's Piccadilly Plaza won't be torn down after all
WORCESTER ― The two buildings at Piccadilly Plaza will remain, as the owners say they will pivot from past intentions to demolish them and instead relist the available space for rent. The change of heart comes after the city's Conservation Commission rejected the original plans by Franklin-based American East...
Mass. AG gives Holden until December to comply with MBTA law
The town of Holden will not face a lawsuit from Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office for threatening to not comply with a law directing towns to create special dense areas to build housing — at least for now. Holden is one of 177 municipalities in Massachusetts that is...
A New England Town Has One of the Nation’s Most Mispronounced Names
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless websites have directed high praise towards our region. We've received shoutouts for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, best small cities, coziest towns, and more.
A second marijuana dispensary is open in Gardner - what you need to know
A second recreational marijuana dispensary has opened its doors in Gardner. Joint Operations, a veteran co-owned business with stores in Mendon and Rowley, officially opened its newest location at 320 West Broadway in Timpany Crossroads Plaza on Sunday. The establishment was hoping to open its doors one day earlier, on...
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