More Pot Shops; Officer Dies; RMV Hit-And-Run: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA — Here are the most widely read stories — and the ones most-shared on social media — from Patch the week of Jan. 4 to Jan 10.

Activists Use New Tactics To Stop Coal Trains Leaving Worcester

Four people were arrested after refusing to come down from scaffolding erected over train tracks north of Worcester last Friday.

Sudbury Moms Who Adopted 3 Siblings Tell Their Story

A Sudbury couple adopted a boy several years ago — and then decided to adopt his two brothers to keep the whole family together.

Ex-Framingham Worker Sues City, Claims Harassment Over Sick Days

A worker with IBS is suing after he says he was harassed by his boss for taking too many sick days.

Worcester's 3cross Fermentation Coop Reopening Friday

One of Worcester's five main micro brewers was planning a grand reopening on Jan. 10 after closing a taproom unexpectedly last February.

New Milford Pizza Shop Offers A Taste Of Western Mass.

A new pizza shop will open soon along Route 109 in Milford offering a special pie from Western Massachusetts.

Ex-Cop Charged With Robbing Elderly Man In Southborough

The former Cambridge cop was arrested outside a Framingham liquor store.

Break-In At Worcester Eatery With 'Best' Sandwich In Mass.

A restaurant that was once listed as having the best sandwich in the Commonwealth was vandalized recently.

Framingham Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer

Framingham officer Val Krishtal was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He passed away on Sunday.

Natick Man Hit By Driver On Christmas Dies

Clinton Poland, 78, was on life support after he was hit by a car while walking to a church on Christmas.

Bagel Table To Open New Wayland Location

A beloved local bagel chain with locations in Ashland and Chestnut Hill is opening soon in Wayland.

2 Framingham Cannabis Retailers Get Provisional Licenses

The first two non-medical retailers in the MetroWest area cleared a major hurdle on Thursday.

12 Arrested In Worcester 'Targeted Enforcement' Action

Worcester police were targeting an area near Clark University known for drug trafficking.

Bad Driver Hits Parked Cars At Milford RMV Office

A man leaving the Milford RMV office recently hit two parked cars, but police were able to figure out his license plate number.

Amazon Execs Respond To Milford Traffic Complaints

Residents in Milford are dealing with a traffic nightmare due to Amazon vans clogging streets near the company's distribution center.