Beetle Scare, Urine Test Bribes, Overdoses Rise: Patch Top Stories

WESTBOROUGH, MA — From a big student Ukraine fundraiser to a beetle scare, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending June 10.

Tree-Killing Longhorned Beetle Scare In Westborough

Residents have reported possible Asian longhorned beetle sightings to the town, but the pest can resemble other local bugs.

Milford Overdose Deaths Rose Sharply In 2021: Data

The state Department of Public Health this week released new data on opioid-related overdose deaths last year.

The Worcester 300 List: Best Things To See, Drink, Eat, Watch, Hear

For Worcester's 300th birthday, here's a very long list of great things to experience in New England's second-largest city.

Man Exposed Himself Along Minuteman Trail: Police

The incident happened over the weekend along a trail that runs near Route 2A, according to Lincoln police.

Free On-Demand Shuttle Service Starts In Marlborough, Hudson

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Catch Connect service has been operating in Framingham, Natick and Wellesley since 2021.

Gun Buyback Will Turn Firearms Into Garden Tools

The weekend event in Worcester will offer gift cards in exchange for working replica guns, pistols and semiautomatic weapons.

Worcester Council Defers Police Drone Vote Over Use Around Homeless

Will Worcester police use a drone to search for homeless camps? Police have made differing statements, prompting council questions.

Shrewsbury Students Raise Thousands For Ukraine Relief

A Spring Street Elementary School 4th grader came up with the idea to raise money for Ukraine. Her classmates helped by doing chores.

Tax Break For Polar Park Apartment Development At Risk Over Hiring

The builder behind a Madison Properties residential project has continued to defy a city tax break policy, according to officials.

Shrewsbury Woman Indicted In Urine Test Scheme: AG

Adriana Sanchez was one of six people indicted this week by a grand jury in a bribery case.

New Ice Cream Shop Coming To Milford

The ice cream shop, which will also serve açaí, may open in June along Beach Street.