Traffic Stop Disparity, Vaccine Expansions: Patch Top Stories

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a coronavirus vaccine expansion to a dive into data on traffic stops, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 26.

White Drivers Punished Less Under MA Distracted Driving Law

A review of traffic stop data shows Black and Hispanic drivers in Massachusetts may be more likely to get fined or worse under the new distracted-driving law.

Natick Vaccine Supersite Aims To Quintuple Doses By March

The site opened on Monday offering only about 100 doses per day. Officials say that will jump to 500 per day by March 1.

3 More Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Coming To Worcester County

The sites will serve the entire state, with one located in Rutland, where coronavirus cases are still very high.

Marlborough May Host 'Mini-Mega' Coronavirus Vaccine Site

Marlborough was waiting on word from the state about opening a 750-dose-per-day site at a Marriott hotel.

Bellingham Man Dies After Driving Off Route 146 In Uxbridge

The Sunday crash also left a second man with serious injuries, according to state police.

Take A Look: $1.2 Million Downtown Natick Townhome

The home of the week was a renovated Victorian townhouse north of downtown Natick.

New Natick Group Revamping Town Trails (And Deceiving Beavers)

Spring is almost here, and a new group in Natick is preparing to make key upgrades along trails.

Man Injured In Fall At Bancroft Lofts Site In Framingham

This is at least the second fall accident at the site of a new loft development in downtown Framingham.

Comedy Shows Will Help Feed MetroWest Families

The final show in this benefit happens Saturday night at a Hudson restaurant.

Wayland River’s Edge Development Reaches Milestone With Land Sale

The town has reached an agreement to sell a Boston Post Road parcel to a developer for a large apartment complex. It's been in the planning stages for about eight years.