Say Goodbye To Rotaries, Massachusetts: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Massachusetts Patch network to talk about tonight:

Goodbye, Rotaries

Massachusetts is getting rid of rotaries. And more than just the name is changing.

Teen Charged In Crash That Critically Injured Police Officer

Police said an 18-year-old man was allegedly racing when he struck an off-duty Somerville police officer riding his motorcycle on I-95.

Teen's Death Ruled A Homicide Days Before Trial Opens

It is unclear whether the DA's office will ask a grand jury to increase charges against Joseph Zagarella when his trial opens Wednesday.

Poisonous Spiders, Scorpions Found In Petco Bathroom

The critters were safely removed from the store by Massachusetts Environmental Police and turned over to an exotic animal refuge.

Chick-fil-A Open 9th Massachusetts Store

Got a hankering for a Spicy Deluxe or nuggets? Chick-fil-A is opening a new store in a major city.

MBTA Brass Ignored Warning Signs On Wilmington Resident, Ex-MBTA Police Officer: Report

Jennifer Garvey is serving six months in prison for assaulting a bystander who tried to call 911 during an altercation at an MBTA station.

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