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Snow Totals, School Fire, Plane Crash: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories: MA state dinosaur, vaccine supersite, new gaming hub, more.

Most cities and towns west of I-95 got more than a foot during Monday's nor'easter, according to the National Weather Service.
Most cities and towns west of I-95 got more than a foot during Monday's nor'easter, according to the National Weather Service. (Patch file photo)

FRAMINGHAM, MA —From a wicked nor'easter to a plane crash in a snowy field, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Feb. 5.

How Much Snow Framingham Got In February Nor'easter

See how much snow landed in the MetroWest and Worcester areas following Monday's nor'easter.

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Coronavirus Vaccine Supersite To Open At Worcester State Campus

The site will be open to all state residents, but so far only people over 75 are eligible for shots in phase two of the vaccine rollout.

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Wayland Superintendent Pick Is Everett Educator, Ex-NFL Player

Omar Easy, an Everett native, spent years in the NFL before going back to school to become a teacher and school administrator.

Sudbury CVS Picked For Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

The CVS was one of a handful across the state that will split a shipment of about 21,000 vaccines.

New Free Coronavirus Testing Site Open In Marlborough

Marlborough had only had one free testing site in recent weeks.

Small Plane Crash Lands In Leicester Field, 4 Onboard

The three human passengers survived, as did the fourth passenger: a small dog.

Health Director Explains Framingham's Rocky Vaccine Rollout

Like many communities — and the state — Framingham has hit some snags in getting the vaccine to residents.

See Inside: Wachusett-Adjacent Ski Lodge Home

This home of the week would've been very cozy during the nor'easter, and just a few steps to the Wachusett ski area.

Marlborough Police, Fire Officials Probe Hillside Barn Fire

The Hillside School's farm suffered a big blow this week after a barn that housed livestock was destroyed in a fire.

Worcester Sees First 2021 Homicide After Delayed Death

A Worcester man and a man from Camden, N.J., have been charged with murder in Luis Tiru-Romero's death.

It's All Fun, Games, Mana At New Milford Gaming Center

A one-of-a-kind gaming center has opened in Milford, offering fun for gamers, families and espresso lovers.

Podokesaurus Becomes Candidate For Official Dinosaur Of Massachusetts

One Framingham lawmaker's quest to name a state dinosaur passed a big hurdle this week.

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