Murder Sentence, Grave Mystery, Ethics Offense: Patch Top Stories

SUDBURY, MA — From a new bubble tea spot in Framingham to a mystery involving historic gravestones, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Oct. 1.

Life Sentence In Worcester Murder From 1999

Danny Nicasio was shot outside a Worcester club and later died. Convicted murderer Edwin Novas was sentenced Thursday.

Natick Will Run Out Of Fluoride For Drinking Water In October

The town is citing a shortage of sodium fluoride, an additive that helps teeth but is not necessary to keep water safe.

Mysterious Sudbury Gravestones To Be Returned To Natick Cemetery

The gravestones were being stored in Sudbury's Hearse House, a 1799 structure that once housed the town's funeral carriage.

New Bubble Tea Spot Planned In Framingham

Kalasha will be located at the Trolley Square Plaza near the Centre Common area.

UMass Memorial Employees Face Nov. 1 Deadline To Get Vaccinated

The largest hospital system in central Massachusetts may terminate employees who don't get vaccinated by the deadline.

Milford Officials Slapped Over Conflict-Of-Interest Law Violation

Former Select Board member William Kingkade and Finance Committee member Christopher Morin erred during a 2019 transfer of town land.

Natick Cochituate Rail Trail Ceremony Marks Official Opening

The new 2-1/2 mile section of the Cochituate Rail Trail was christened on Tuesday, although it's been open for a few months.

Coronavirus Test Site Coming To Ashland Commuter Rail Station

The new site will be the only one offering drive-up tests in the MetroWest area.