Raw Sewage, Council Conflict, Fatal On Pike: Patch Top Stories

WAYLAND, MA — From a massive sewage discharge to a new owner for a Wayland restaurant, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 11.

The Villa In Wayland Bought By Newton Hospitality Group

The new owners, Good NU Hospitality, own five other restaurants across Massachusetts.

4 Million Gallons Of Sewage Entered Lake Quinsigamond: Officials

The leak began Sunday at a pump station in Worcester along Lake Avenue, but was largely fixed by Monday night.

Framingham Man Killed Along Mass Pike In Natick

Police say a 26-year-old from Framingham crashed his car off the side of the Mass Pike before running back into the road and getting hit.

Canton Man Cleared In Gun Incident At Worcester High School

Jerome Weekes had previously denied that he brought a gun to Doherty High School in December.

Worcester Councilor Filed Conflict Forms Amid Eviction Ban Debate

At-Large Councilor Morris Bergman, a landlord and adviser to a state landlord group, opposed a recent Worcester eviction moratorium.

Ex-Natick Town Meeting Member Wants MA Trucker Convoy: Report

Suzanne Ianni, charged in the Jan. 6 riot, has been using a right-wing app to organize a convoy over COVID-19 vaccines, GBH reported.

Murder Podcast Covers Framingham Woman's 1977 Disappearance

Simone Ridinger was last seen in Natick. A podcast focusing on restaurant murders is delving into the latest details on the case.

Feds Rule Against Protect Sudbury Group In Transmission Line Case

Protect Sudbury asked the federal Surface Transportation Board to rule that a former MBTA rail line has not been abandoned.

MassDEP Fines Company Over Violations At Worcester Warehouse

The 150 Blackstone River Road project was granted a tax increment financing plan in 2017 worth about $5.4 million.

Westborough Cop Honored For Saving Man, Baby From Choking

In two separate recent incidents, Westborough officer John Sweeney helped two people experiencing medical emergencies.