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Nurses Protest, Deadly Crash, Detroit Pizza: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories: Fentanyl bust in Milford, a look at coronavirus fines, more.

Nurses line the street outside St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester to draw attention to workplace issues.
Nurses line the street outside St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester to draw attention to workplace issues. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

NATICK, MA — From a deadly crash along Route 16 to a dire need for homeless shelter volunteers, here are the top stories from Patch the week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.

Opening This Week: Natick Detroit-Style Pizza Restaurant

It's here: MetroWest's first Detroit-style pizza restaurant opened on Friday in Natick.

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Land Purchase Nears Deadline

The final piece of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Framingham is in the middle of a land transfer that may allow the city more time to buy it.

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

See Inside $2.5M Princeton Mansion Comes With Tavern, Elevator

The home of the week is packed with opulent features, and is just a few minutes from Mt. Wachusett.

Worcester Nurses Protest Over Pandemic Working Conditions

Nurses working at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester are protesting labor and supply shortages as they deal with an increasing number of coronavirus patients.

Framingham Has Issued $18K In Fines To Coronavirus Rule-Breakers

Who's getting fined for breaking coronavirus rules? In Framingham, it's mostly people hosting large gatherings.

Person Killed In Crash With Dump Truck Along Route 16

The crash shut down Route 16 for much of the day Wednesday near the Mendon town line.

Providence Man Charged After Milford Fentanyl Sale: DA

Police believe the man was trafficking drugs between Rhode Island and the Milford area.

Milford Wants Coronavirus Testing Site Back As Area Cases Surge

Milford and every town that surrounds it is high risk, but the state isn't offering any testing assistance.

Worcester Police Make Arrest After Shrewsbury Street Stabbing

The victim suffered minor injuries, and an officer was able to track down the attacker nearby.

Natick Seeks Residents To Explore Town Seal Changes

The effort comes out of a Town Meeting article aimed at changing the seal, which some see as patronizing and outdated.

MA Man Who Worked At Preschool Charged With Child Porn Possession

He was detained in Sweden over the summer, but was allowed to leave the country and come to Massachusetts.

'Desperate' Need For Milford Homeless Shelter Volunteers

Milford's only homeless shelter needs people to staff overnight shifts as cold weather sets in.

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