State Deficit, Park Stabbing, Tornado Threat: Patch Top Stories

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a Texas police officer's arrest in Massachusetts to a deadly coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home, here are the top stories from Patch for the week of May 16 to May 22.

MA Houses Of Worship To Reopen: See The New Rules

Houses of worship across Massachusetts are being allowed to reopen under these new guidelines.

Multiple Coronavirus Cases At Amazon Warehouse In Milford

At least six people have tested positive at one of Amazon's largest distribution centers in New England.

MA Budget Deficit Could Be Near $8 Billion: Spilka

Senate President Karen Spilka delivered some bad news about the state's budget during a meeting with Framingham leaders on Tuesday.

Man Who Moved Drugs For Worcester Gang Gets 4-1/2 Years: Feds

He was shuttling drugs and cash between Worcester and Manchester, N.H., according to federal prosecutors.

5 Deaths In Coronavirus Outbreak At Worcester Nursing Home

Coronavirus hit another local nursing home recently, causing many illnesses and at least five deaths.

1 Injured In Stabbing At Marlborough's Memorial Beach

Two people were sitting in a parked car when they were attacked, police said.

See Inside: 1890s Brownstone In Downtown Worcester Asks $230K

A renovated unit in a more than 100-year-old Worcester brownstone hit the market earlier this week.

Marlborough Officer Interrupts Drug Deal At Shopping Plaza: PD

The officer was on patrol early on a recent morning when he saw a hand-to-hand drug deal.

Tornado Watch Issued For Worcester, Middlesex Counties

Almost the entire state was under a tornado watch on May 15, but the severe weather didn't do much damage east of Worcester.

Manufacturing, Construction In MA To Reopen Under These Rules

Job sites across the state roared to life this week as part of Gov. Charlie Baker's post-coronavirus reopening plan.

Route 20 Reopens In Sudbury After Accident

A tractor trailer tipped over — thankfully police reported only "very minor" injuries.

Hotel In Worcester For Coronavirus Patients Moved Suddenly

An inspection of the hotel turned up multiple problems, city officials said. No one will be able to stay there until the problems are fixed.

Framingham Council Moves Apartment Moratorium Forward

Framingham wants to pause approvals of new apartment buildings over fears about overcrowded schools and traffic congestion.

Former Texas Cop Threatened, Sexually Exploited MA Teens: Feds

The former deputy used the internet to sexually exploit two local teens, federal prosecutors said.

Man Caught Holding Bag Of Drugs While Driving: Worcester Police

But the driver wasn't willing to hand the drugs over. A scuffle ensued.

Most MBTA Service Returns In June Under Coronavirus Opening Plan

See when commuter rail and other transit service will return to normal under Baker's reopening plan.