I-495 Pileup, Rail Fail Docs, New Restaurants: Patch Top Stories

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Here are the most widely read stories — and the most-shared on social media — from Patch the week of Jan. 24 to Jan 31.

14-Vehicle Crash On I-495 Stops Traffic

Both sides of I-495 were closed last Friday after two separate multi-car pileups happened around the same time.

Natick Man Sentenced On Child Porn Charges

Prosecutors say Joshua Bemis stored child porn at his Natick home. He was arrested after a tip from police in the United Kingdom.

New Restaurant Coming To Sudbury’s Meadow Walk In 2020

A restaurant with a location in North Easton will expand to Sudbury, bringing its top-rated brunch with it.

You Can See 4 States From This $3.8M MA Castle

A literal castle on a hill near Springfield is up for sale for a relatively low price.

Chase That Began In Worcester Ends In Trooper, Woman Injured

Police began a pursuit in Worcester that ended with a crash between a bystander and a trooper in Leominster.

Ben & Jerry's Opening Soon In Marlborough

Just in time for winter break, the new ice cream shop along Route 20 is hiring now.

Worcester Grad Jordan Lucas Heads To Super Bowl LIV

The Patriots won't be in the Super Bowl this year, but someone from New England will be.

Person Charged After Worcester Hit-And Run On Chandler St.

The victim in this incident was still in the hospital as police made an arrest this week.

Fried Circuit Board Caused MBTA Signal Mess: Docs

Emails between MBTA and Keolis officials show how a January rail shutdown unfolded.

Framingham Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Fake ID Charges

Federal prosecutors say he sold documents like Social Security cards and immigration IDs.

Hyundai Super Bowl Ad Pokes Fun At Massachusetts, Boston Accent

Running low on ideas, Hyundai ad writers still think the Boston accent is funny.