Aggressive Dogs, No School, Mosquito Spraying: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA —From Gov. Charlie Baker's call on canceling school to a rash of new deaths at a Natick senior care facility, these were the top stories from Patch the week of April 17 to April 24.

School Canceled In MA For Rest Of Year Due To Coronavirus

On Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker made a call that many expected: schools across Massachusetts will remain closed until at least next fall.

Tenet Healthcare Furloughs Hit MA As CEO's Pay Skyrockets

The parent company of three major local hospitals is ordering furloughs due to a downturn in revenue during the coronavirus crisis.

Worcester Home Has English-Style Pub, Indoor Pool: $630K

The home of the week is a stunningly detailed mansion-cottage on the west side of Worcester.

Worcester County Man Charged After Teen's Rape: DA

He was arrested in Connecticut in connection to the 2016 rape of a teenager, according to prosecutors.

Grocery Revolution: New MetroWest Co-op Closes In On Location

MetroWest may soon have a unique type of grocery store that doesn't exist anywhere east of I-91.

Car Knocks Down Utility Pole In Marlborough

A major street in Marlborough was brought to a standstill this week after a driver knocked over a utility pole.

3 Arrested In Marlborough When Police Find Stolen Car

A car stolen in Shrewsbury was located at a Marlborough home near the Sudbury border early Monday morning.

Mosquito Spraying Returns To Middlesex County

Unfortunately, it's already time to start thinking about your defense against mosquitoes and infections like Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile.

'Heavy' Trail Use In Wayland Leads To Aggressive Dog Incidents

Wayland is dealing with an uptick in aggressive dog incidents as local trails see heavier use during coronavirus.

8 New Coronavirus Deaths Reported At Mary Ann Morse In Natick

A Natick senior care facility has been the site of a serious coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than a dozen residents.

Worcester Takeout Day: City Mounts Effort To Support Restaurants

Worcester residents are being asked to eat takeout on Monday to support restaurants.

2 MA Students Earn Full Ride To Framingham State

Although senior year won't be the same this year, two local high school students have got some great news this week when they won a unique scholarship from Framingham State University.