Restaurant Coronavirus Tests, Professor Dies: Patch Top Stories

WAYLAND, MA — These are the top stories from Patch the week of March 13 to March 20.

Under Local State Of Emergency: What That Means In Massachusetts

Many towns and cities declared states of emergency this week. Here's what that might mean near you.

State Closing Dozens Of Parks Facilities Due To Coronavirus

Massachusetts state parks are open, but some buildings have closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus In Wayland: 2 Restaurant Employees Test Positive

Two Wayland restaurants have employees who tested positive this week for COVID-19.

Worcester Has First Positive Coronavirus Case

The second-largest city in New England confirmed its first COVID-19 case last weekend.

Man Who Died On Boston-Bound Flight Was Assumption Professor

The professor taught at Assumption College for decades and specialized in philosophy.

Photos: The Day Coronavirus Changed Massachusetts

On St. Patrick's Day, Gov. Charlie Baker's ban on dining at restaurants went into effect, ushering in a new social order in Massachusetts not seen in recent times.

Worcester Restaurant Caught Defying Coronavirus Dine-In Ban: PD

This is what happens when restaurants defy Baker's ban on dining in at restaurants.

Man Dies After I-495 Crash In Marlborough

The New York man died early in the morning last Friday after crashing into a guardrail.

Coronavirus: Solomon Pond, Auburn Malls To Close

The Simon Malls chain announced that it would close all malls in the U.S. for at least two weeks.

Coronavirus: Natick Mall Reduces Hours, Postpones Easter Bunny

In other mall news, New England's largest shopping center has made some big changes.

TJX Companies Closing All Stores, Websites Due To Coronavirus

Framingham-based TJX will close not only stores, but also websites for online shopping.

Framingham Art Center In Danger Due To Coronavirus Cancellations

One of the first local nonprofits to sound the alarm about a potential permanent closure due to the coronavirus.

Framingham Man Shot By State Police During Arrest Attempt

He was hiding out at a motel near Springfield, according to state police.

Milford Teacher Exposed To Coronavirus Likely Escapes Infection

A teacher who may have been exposed to COVID-19 has not been sick, health officials said.