Murder Verdict, Fire Fundraiser, New Election: Patch Top Stories

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a new election in Framingham to a guilty verdict in a Worcester slaying, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Nov. 26.

State Pushes St. Vincent Hospital To Reopen Mental Health Beds

The hospital closed a behavioral health unit during the ongoing nurses strike. State officials want plan for those beds to reopen.

Framingham Council Orders Special Election In D3 Council Race

The Council narrowly approved the election after incumbent Adam Steiner asked a court to review two ballots that caused a tie in the race.

From Batman To Saturn Award, Natick Native's Film Career Is Vast

Paul Salamoff talks about his journey from a kid at a Cape Cod drive-in to his recent Saturn Award win for the feature film "Encounter."

Pedestrian Critically Injured Crossing Belmont St. In Worcester

The 30-year-old Dudley man was crossing in front of UMass Memorial when a driver hit him.

Annual Sudbury Boy Scouts Tree Sale Begins Black Friday

Get your Christmas tree from local Boy Scouts through Dec. 24.

Fundraiser Set Up After Holliston Foster Home Destroyed In Fire

The couple who owned the home, Bob and Edna Touchette, have fostered hundreds of children over the years.

Jack's Abby Bringing German Christmas Markets To Framingham

Over two weekends, the downtown Framingham brewer will host German-style markets in the beer garden.

Guilty Verdict In 2016 Worcester Fatal Stabbing Of Lee A. Daniels

A jury this week found Jose Morales guilty on a second-degree murder charge.