Convicted Rapist, Murderer Appeals Case, Gerrymandering in the District, the Y's Expansion: The Week in Westborough

WESTBOROUGH, MA -- A look back at the week on Westborough Patch.

Gerrymandering and Westborough’s Congressional District: Where Does It Stack Up?Massachusetts has a few Congressional districts that appear to be highly gerrymandered, but what about Westborough’s district?

Westborough Youth Soccer Opens RegistrationRegister now for Westborough Youth Soccer for Kindergarden through High School

Walmart Closing Stores, More Than 150 in the U.S.

Walmart announced on Friday that it is closing 269 stores in the U.S. and abroad.

Chemical Explosion Investigation, Attempted Murder, and More: Nearby News

GE Moves to Massachusetts, 5th OUI, Diamond Thief, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a Patriots star is hospitalized, reportedly after ingesting synthetic marijuana, and get your winning Powerball numbers here.

General Electric Moving to Boston, Thursday Announcement ExpectedA Thursday announcement is expected to confirm the site for the company’s global headquarters.

Man Convicted of Raping, Strangling, Westborough Teen Appeals CaseSeth Mazzaglia was sentenced in 2014 for murdering a UNH student from Westborough.

Boroughs Family Branch Gets $25,000 for Aquatics CenterThe YMCA branch were given a donation of $25,000 from the Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation.

Gerrymandering and Westborough’s Congressional District: Where Does It Stack Up?

Massachusetts has a few Congressional districts that appear to be highly gerrymandered, but what about Westborough’s district?

Murderers Seek Freedom, Serious Head-on Crash, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a police dog gets a new ballistic vest thanks to a local donation, and find out where to get tickets for a record jackpot.

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Starhawks Youth Hockey Has Success At Groton In The Woods Tournament

Three teams made it to the division championships.eep up with the most-read content on Westborough Patch, in Massachusetts, or across Patch.

Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts

Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies.

Find Rentals in Westborough

Looking in Westborough? Start with this list from Zillow.

Powerball Hits $1.5 Billion: Where to Buy Tix in Westborough

It’s shattering the U.S. record. Find out more about Saturday’s drawing, Wednesday’s jackpot and where to buy tickets in Westborough.

Indicted Officer Suspended, McCarthy Held in Bella Bond Murder, and More: Nearby News

Plus, the man charged with shooting a Boston officer is held, and Chipotle is hit with another lawsuit after a sickening outbreak.

Colonial for $700,000, And Other Westborough House Sales

Look at what sold recently in Westborough real estate.

Snow’s Coming to Westborough

Snow and strong winds will hit Westborough this week.

The Healthiest Places to Live in Massachusetts

According to a recent study, here are the ten healthiest counties in the state.

Where Does Westborough Rank Among Top School Districts in Massachusetts?

Niche just released its 2016 Best School Districts in America report.

Fare Hikes and Late Night Service: MBTA is Asking for Feedback

Several public feedback meetings are scheduled, including those in in Newton, Natick, Woburn, Weymouth, Norwood and Malden.

Careers in Beer: Find a Job Near Westborough in the Beer Business

Brewing, production, supply, sales, marketing, security and accounting jobs with brewers and related businesses on the Patch Jobs Board.

Threats, Larceny, Missing Person: Westborough Police

The following are excerpts from the Westborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

On the Market: Houses for Sale in Westborough

Looking for a home in Westborough? Here’s an updated list of properties from Zillow.