Mass Pike Baby, Furniture Crisis, Ice Cream: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA — From a baby almost born on the Mass Pike to Worcester's 300th birthday, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 4.

New City Microcreamery Opening In Sudbury

After a six months of anticipation, the Hudson-based New City Microcreamery will open its third Massachusetts location.

'Crisis Mode' As Fresh Start Furniture Bank Inventory Runs Low

Dozens of people are waiting for furniture donations from the Hudson-based charity, but supplies are at a recent low.

Framingham Supermarket Swap: BazaAr Foods Into BeerWorks Site

The former brew pub site near Shoppers World may get a new life as a supermarket, according to a new filing.

Historic 19th Century Worcester Firehouse Up For Sale

The Cambridge Street firehouse, complete with a watchtower, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Natick Amazon 4-Star Store Will Close With Grocery Store Refocus

The Amazon 4-star store sold only products with high reviews and first opened in Natick in 2019.

MLB Lockout: WooSox Season Won't Be Affected, Team Says

Major League Baseball has canceled the first week of the 2022 season amid a dispute with the players union.

Mass Pike Baby: Trooper Clears Natick Traffic For Delivery

The soon-to-be father flagged down a state trooper along the Mass Pike while stuck in traffic.

Marlborough Man Charged After Demanding $140 At Gunpoint

The 36-year-old pulled a gun on his neighbor, who was giving him a ride, according to police.

Worcester Publishes Years Of Conflict Of Interest Filings Online

Conflict disclosures made by Worcester elected officials and employees were largely out of view until the city posted them online last week.

After Racist Incident, Wayland And Westford To Meet In Person

A Wayland basketball player was subjected to racist taunts at a recent game. Residents from the towns will meet for a diversity town hall.

Worcester Tercentennial: Celebration Includes Parade, Festival

Worcester's 300th birthday is coming up in June. Here's what the city has planned to celebrate.

12 Displaced After Fire In Downtown Westborough Building

The two-alarm fire broke out in a three-story building along West Main Street on Sunday night.