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Brothel Bust, Bagel Spots, BJ's Booze Denial: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories from Patch: Rail trail milestone, unemployment fraud, foot chase in Green Hill Park.

Where the Cochituate Rail Trail crosses Route 30 in Framingham near the TJX headquarters.
Where the Cochituate Rail Trail crosses Route 30 in Framingham near the TJX headquarters. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a sex trafficking arrest to a brief Route 9 closure, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Oct. 9.

Framingham Men Arrested For Sex Trafficking At Brothels: Healey

The three men were arrested in Framingham and Queens in New York City, according to the state Attorney General's office.

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Coronavirus In Worcester Shifts Toward Young People

A similar shift toward younger people contracting the virus has been seen in other high-risk communities like Framingham and Marlborough.

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No Liquor License For BJ's In Framingham, Board Decides

The owner of a small liquor store near BJ's opposed the transfer, and a city board agreed.

Cochituate Rail Trail Bridges To Be Raised In October, November

The first bridge is set to be raised starting Sunday night along Route 9.

Man Arrested In Marlborough For Assault, Wild Driving

Police arrived to find him speeding and driving in circles in the parking lot of a shopping plaza.

Milford Man Arrested Again For Waving Axe, Making Threats

The 49-year-old was formally arrested on Wednesday after a stay at Milford Regional Medical Center.

Bagel Table Stores In Wayland, Natick To Open Before Year's End

It's a big expansion for a local bagel chain amid a pandemic that's claimed many local restaurants.

See Inside: Chaubunagungamaug Mansion Asks $2.5M

It's only fitting that someone would build an enormous home near the landmark with the longest name in the U.S.

Pair Arrested After Foot Chase Near Green Hill Park

Police tracked the two men over a large swath of Worcester, ending up in a neighborhood near the city's biggest park.

Milford Man Charged In Child Porn Case Released, Confined To Home

The former elementary school teacher was released from jail after a bail hearing in front of a federal judge.

Sudbury Police Report Dozens Of Bogus Unemployment Claims

Scammers have been filing fraudulent unemployment claims posing as Massachusetts residents all summer.

Man Shot In Worcester, Two Arrested: Police

The shooting victim only suffered minor injuries, Worcester police said.

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